In this episode of StarWatch, we hear from trainers Mark Glatt and Steve Asmussen as they discuss their recent 2-year-old purchases by Independence Hall. Listen as top trainers share what stood out about Independence Hall’s first crop of 2-year-olds.
R Disaster, who has been a hard-luck runner in graded stakes, will try to change her fortunes in the $250,000 Gallant Bloom Stakes (G2) Sept. 27 at Aqueduct Racetrack | BloodHorse.com Track Profile”>Aqueduct Racetrack. Three times the Awesome Slew bay came up a half-length or less short of graded glory. The most recent occurrence was…
More than 700 students from 15 post primary schools across County Tipperary attended the inaugural Coolmore Careers Day April 10. Held in association with Fethard Patrician Presentation Secondary School, the event saw students take the opportunity to explore dozens of farming, trade, and professional career paths on their doorstep dedicated to bloodstock, farming, tourism, hospitality, and…
After years of being among the groups leading the charge against offshore gambling targeting United States players, horse racing now has some powerful allies thanks to the growth of licensed online wagering, especially sports wagering. When licensed pari-mutuel wagering was largely the only game in town in terms of online wagering, horse racing had the…
The New York Racing Association on Sept. 1 concluded the 2025 summer meet at Saratoga Race Course, which generated paid attendance exceeding 1 million fans for the 10th consecutive year. The meet saw more than $790 million in wagering handle from all sources. The meet was highlighted by a record-setting Whitney day and memorable Travers…
Saffie Joseph Jr. sent four fillies to the starting gate for the Charles Town Oaks (G2) Aug. 22, and while his runners didn’t fill the superfecta, he still fared well as his fillies ran 1-3-4 in the $750,000 event at Hollywood Casino At Charles Town Races, with Indy Bay coming out on top. Sent off as…
For America’s Best Racing, Tom Pedulla is interviewing prominent owners, trainers, and jockeys as they travel the Road to the $5 million Kentucky Derby (G1) May 3 at Churchill Downs. This week’s installment features Jack Wolf, who founded Starlight Racing with his wife, Laurie, in 2000 with the hope of having the partnership race at…
