Thoroughbred | Kentucky Derby Tours

26Jul

Horse racing will miss well known Washington horseman Ralph Vacca

By Clairenmike | July 26th, 2020 | Kentucky Derby, Thoroughbred, Uncategorized | Claiborne Farm, Daily Racing Form, Longacres, Ralph Vacca, Stoner Creek Farm, Washington Thoroughbred Breeders and Owners Association | Comments Off

Former Washington Thoroughbred Breeders and Owners Association general manager Ralph Vacca, a long-time horseman and industry leader in the Northwest, […]

20Jun

Social media helps thoroughbred adoptions

By Clairenmike | June 20th, 2020 | Lexington, Thoroughbred, Uncategorized | animal adoptions, KY, Lexington, New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program, racehorse rehoming program, Social media | Comments Off

Social media has been a game-changer for animal adoptions of all kinds; it allows organizations to reach more people for […]

02Dec

Racing Medication and Testing Consortium auction of horse halters

By Clairenmike | December 2nd, 2019 | Auction, Bob Baffert, California Chrome, Hall of Fame, Horse Racing, Jockeys, Keeneland, Thoroughbred | Adena Springs, Ann Holbrook, Arrogate, Awesome Again, Bill Mott Racing Stable, Bob Baffert, California Chrome, Calumet Farm, Claiborne Farm, Code of Honor, Corona Cartel (OH), Crestwood Farm, Daisy Phipps Pulito, Doug O'Neill, Fox Hill Farms, Gainesway Farm, Gary West, Get Stormy, Ghosrzapper, Groupie Doll, Hill 'n' Dale Farms, James P. Morehead DVM, Jason Servis, Jerry Moss, Juddmonte Farms, Keen Ice, Lady Eli, Lane’s End, Larry Bramlage DVM, Lava Man, Lazy E Ranch, Littleprincessemma, Malibu Moon, Mark Casse, Mary Sullivan, Maximum Security, McKinzie, Michael Blowen, Midnight Bisou, Mucho Macho Man, Omaha Beach, Orb, Rachel Alexandra, Racing Medication and Testing Consortium, Richard Mandella, RMTC, Shug McGaughey, Silver Charm, Songbird, Speightstown, Spendthrift Farm, Steve Asmussen, Stonestreet Farm, Summer Wind Farm, Tapit, Taylor Made Farm, Timber Town Stables, Undrafted, War of Will, Wesley Ward, Whisper Hill Farm, Winstar Farm, Wise Dan, Yoshida, Zenyatta | Comments Off

Beginning at 1 p.m. ET on December 2 and running for one week, the Racing Medication and Testing Consortium (RMTC), […]

20Nov

American Pharoah’s 2019 Stud Fee

By Clairenmike | November 20th, 2019 | 2015 Kentucky Derby, American Pharoah, Ashford Stud, Bob Baffert, Breeders' Cup, Horse Racing, Kentucky Derby, Thoroughbred | 2019 stud fee, American Pharoah, Ashford Stud, breeding, horse racing, Triple Crown | Comments Off

Ashford Stud has set American Pharoah’s stud fee at $175,000 for the 2020 breeding season, according to the farm’s website. […]

11Oct

Secretariat Festival October 11-13 at Keeneland

By Clairenmike | October 11th, 2019 | Horse Racing, Jockeys, Keeneland, Kentucky Derby, Lexington, Penny Chenery, Secretariat, Thoroughbred | 1973 Kentucky Derby, Bronze Monument, celebrities, Chris McCarron, equine athletes, Jean Cruguet, Jocelyn Russell, jockey, Kate Chenery Tweedy, October 11-13, Penny Chenery, Ron Turcotte, Secretariat, Secretariat Festival, Steve Cauthen, thoroughbred, Triple Crown jockeys | Comments Off

The 11th renewal of the Secretariat Festival is returning to the Bluegrass Oct. 11-13 to showcase the region’s rich Thoroughbred […]

23Aug

Commanding Curve, 2nd in 2014 Kentucky Derby to compete in AEC

By Clairenmike | August 23rd, 2019 | 2014 Kentucky Derby, California Chrome, Horse Racing, Kentucky Derby, Thoroughbred | 2014, American Eventing Championships, California Chrome, Commanding Curve, gelding, Kentucky Derby, Kentucky Horse Park, Lillian Heard, Maddy Cracknell, open-heart surgery survivors, Shaun White, thoroughbred, Zipper Club | Comments Off

Maddy Cracknell has a few things in common with Olympic snowboarder, Shaun White. First off, the 15-year-old aspiring eventer has […]

16Aug

Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation’s BBQ fundraiser on August 20

By Clairenmike | August 16th, 2019 | Auction, Saratoga Race Tracki, Thoroughbred, Uncategorized | auction, August 20, BBQ At The Barn, raffle, retired from racing, Saratoga Springs, Saratoga Winery, thoroughbred retirement foundation, thoroughbreds, Travers | Comments Off

The Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation’s [TRF] BBQ At The Barn fundraiser is slated for Tuesday, August 20 from 6-9 p.m. at […]

14Mar

Eight horses have shipped from Southern California for Rebel Stakes

By Clairenmike | March 14th, 2019 | 2019 Kentucky Derby, Bob Baffert, Horse Racing, Jockeys, Kentucky Derby, Kentucky Derby Prep Races, Thoroughbred | Bankit, Ben Colebrook, Bob Baffert, Cash is King, Chad Brown, China Horse Club, Code of Honor, Complexity, Danny Gargan, Game Winner, Gary & Mary West, George Weaver, Gray Attempt, Gregg Sacco, Gunmetal Gray, Hog Creek Hustle, Improbable, Jerry Hollendorfer, Kathleen O'Connell, Kenny McPeek, Kenny Troutt, Klaravich Stables, Knicks Go, KRA Stud Farm, Long Range Toddy, Magdalena Racing, Mark Casse, Maximus Mischief, Mike Trombetta, Mind Control, Mucho Gusto, Network Effect, Our Braintrust, Plus One Parfait, Red Oak Stable, Signalman, Starlight Racing, Steve Asmussen, Sueno, Tight Ten, Tommie M. Lewis, Walking L Thoroughbreds, War of Will, west point thoroughbreds, Willis Horton Racing, Winstar Farm | Comments Off

Eight horses have shipped from Southern California for Saturday’s Rebel Stakes (GII) at Oaklawn Park which has been split into […]

05Jan

The finalists for the 2018 Eclipse Awards will be revealed live on Saturday, Jan. 5

By Clairenmike | January 5th, 2019 | Breeders' Cup, Del Mar, Eclipse Awards, Gulfstream Park, Horse of the Year, Horse Racing, Thoroughbred | 2018 Eclipse Awards, 2018 Horse of the Year, Broadcasters, Daily Racing Form, Gabby Gaudet, Gulfstream Park, Jason Blewitt, Joe Harper, National Thoroughbred Racing Association, National Turf Writers, NTRA, NTWAB, thoroughbred racing | Comments Off

The National Thoroughbred Racing Association, National Turf Writers And Broadcasters, and Daily Racing Form announced Dec. 31 that finalists for […]

02Jan

2019 Road to the Kentucky Derby January 2nd

By Clairenmike | January 2nd, 2019 | 2019 Kentucky Derby, Art Sherman, Bob Baffert, Horse Racing, Jockeys, Kentucky Derby, Thoroughbred, Uncategorized | Ben Colebrook, Bob Baffert, Cairo Cat, Cash is King, Chad Brown, China Horse Club, Complexity, Game Winner, Gary & Mary West, Gregg Sacco, Gunmetal Gray, Improbable, Jerry Hollendorfer, Kenny McPeek, Kenny Troutt, Klaravich Stables, Knicks Go, KRA Stud Farm, Long Range Toddy, Magdalena Racing, Maximus Mischief, Mind Control, Red Oak Stable, Signalman, Starlight Racing, Steve Asmussen, Tommie M. Lewis, Walking L Thoroughbreds, west point thoroughbreds, Willis Horton Racing, Winstar Farm | Comments Off

The Road to the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve is a 35-race series that awards points to the Top […]