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Horsemen: Here's the direct link to download the form to make your horses eligible to the nine-race, $1.2 million Claiming Crown Nov. 14 at Churchill Downs. claimingcrown.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026eligibility0804.pdfKentucky HBPA Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association Indiana HBPA Pennsylvania Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association Iowa Horsemens Benevolent and Protective Association, Inc. Arkansas HBPA Nebraska HBPA Thoroughbred Racing Association of Oklahoma (TRAO) Finger Lakes Hbpa Florida Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association Tampa Bay Downs HBPA, Inc. Virginia Horse Racing ILHBPA Kansas Thoroughbred Association New York Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association ...

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The interactive, electronic version of The Horsemen’s Journal’s Fall 2026 issue is now available online at issuu.com/thehorsemensjournal/docs/the_horsemen_s_journal_-_fall_2026Features in the issue include:▪️American Shedrow - The Horsemen’s Journal launches a new series profiling lesser-known, hard-working horsemen, kicking off with Iowa’s Les Rhodes, believed to be America’s oldest active trainer at age 94▪️A Day in the Life - Veteran track announcer John G. Dooley stays passionate about the game and does his part to promote it in multiple roles▪️Stop Calling Positives on Feeding Horses - Trace adverse analytical findings in urine come from horse feed▪️Outside the Box - Finding a horse’s biggest fans can be part of their aftercare plan ...

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Horsemen: Don't get shut out! Deadline to make your horses eligible for the $1.2 million Claiming Crown is October 23 for the nine races November 14 at Churchill Downs.#ClaimToFame #HorsemenHelpingHorsemenKentucky HBPA Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association Indiana HBPA Arkansas HBPA Florida Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association Pennsylvania Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association Tampa Bay Downs HBPA, Inc. Finger Lakes Hbpa Iowa Horsemens Benevolent and Protective Association, Inc. Kansas Thoroughbred Association Nebraska HBPA Thoroughbred Racing Association of Oklahoma (TRAO) Charles Town Horsemen's Benevolent & Protective Association Louisiana Horsemen's Benevolent & Protective Association HBPA of Ontario HBPA of Manitoba Inc. HBPA of Alberta HBPA Saskatchewan Virginia Horse Racing New York Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association ...

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This was a really fun video. Very cool to interview @bySeanClancy as a @BreedersCup-bound horse owner after knowing him mainly as an award-winning turf writer. Listen to what he has to say about @ljlmvel. Trainer @RebeccaEMenzies was great, too, after she wins U.S. debut w

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Agate proves right type! Huge congrats to Ky-based @kelseyjdanner & longtime owner-breeder @dedemcgehee for their first @Keeneland stakes win as @Tyler_Gaff guides Agate to victory in $400K @castleandkey Bourbon S to earn spot in @BreedersCup $1M Juv Turf Sprint! Agate now has

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"She's a special filly to us, w the pedigree," @mjsharp75_joe says after 2-for-2 Serenas Ghost (by Sharp-trained Girvin out of Sharp-trained Sirenusa) takes @Keeneland's Jessamine under @luissaezpty to earn shot at @BreedersCup Juv Fillies Turf. Owned & bred by long-time clients

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Road to @BreedersCup Juv & #KyDerby2027: Hear from jockey @ljlmvel, co-owner @WinStarFarm's @WEquineAdvisory about @PletcherRacing-trained Breeders' Fut winner American History, plus @KennyMcPeek (Coach Pope) & @BradCoxRacing (@spendthriftfarm's Q B Rocket). #KyRacing @Keeneland

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