Gary's top-ranked Derby Prospect: Dennis' Moment, impressive winner of Churchill Downs' G3 Iroquois (shown here with Ira Ortiz up) before stumbling badly a the start of the Breeders' Cup Juvenile. He's currently in Florida. (Photo by Coady Photography) On the road to Kentucky By Gary West The $3 million Kentucky Derby will [...]
A new media service is being launched to supplement coverage of thoroughbred racing during the run-up to the Triple Crown. The Thoroughbred News Service will provide print and video content free of charge to media outlets, targeting both the mainstream and industry press. Included will be a weekly top 20 ranking of Kentucky Derby contenders [...]
The Elite Program Inc. and Dr. C. Reid “Mac” McLellan, well known national instructor of Groom Elite classes around the country, is offering an updated version of his Trainers’ Exam Prep class at Sam Houston Race Park on February 6-9. Entitled “Racehorse Owner-Trainer Prep Class” and expanded by one day, this version includes time [...]
New Holland has formed a sales alliance with Equine Equipment, a Georgetown, Kentucky company offering dedicated equipment discounts to participants in the equine industry in the U.S. and Canada. Equine Equipment programs provide direct and tangible financial and other support to the equine industry with discounts offered. This alliance provides exclusive savings opportunities on [...]
The National HBPA, which represents nearly 30,000 Thoroughbred owners and trainers in North America, has released a video stating the association’s opposition to proposed federal oversight of the horse racing industry’s medication and testing. Specifically, the video highlights the fact that race-day Lasix, which would not be allowed under the proposed legislation, is a proven [...]
The interactive, electronic version of The Horsemen’s Journal’s Winter 2019 issue is now available online. It is an enhanced version of the printed magazine, which is currently being mailed. To view it, click here. Features in the issue include: Another All-Time High The 21st Claiming Crown sets new handle record at Gulfstream Park Introducing Digital Tattoos [...]
The Oregon HBPA is searching for a full time Executive Director for its Oregon operations. A job description will be provided upon request. The position entails preparation for monthly Board meetings, creation of agendas, reviewing minutes, bylaw issues and follow up of Board directives. Includes daily discussions with the President and Board Directors in [...]
Donna Barton Brothers interviews Victor Espinoza on horseback after 2015 Triple Crown winner American Pharoah won the Breeders' Cup Classic at Keeneland. Photo courtesy Donna Brothers Donna Barton Brothers — the accomplished jockey who has become even more prominent as an award-winning racing analyst for NBC Sports, advocate for responsible equine welfare [...]
Thoroughbred Charities of America announced today that the planning and preparations for the 30th Annual Stallion Season Auction are underway. The auction, held Wednesday, January 8 – Sunday, January 12, 2020, is the largest annual fundraiser for the nonprofit organization. “2020 marks the 30th anniversary of TCA and our Stallion Season Auction,” said Erin Crady, executive [...]
Leitone (Photo by Coglianese Photos/Lauren King) Ara Aprahamian’s Leitone made an already great day even better for trainer Jason Servis Saturday while scoring a convincing 2 ½ -length triumph in the $200,000 Jewel at Gulfstream Park. The Jewel, a 1 1/8-mile stakes for horses that have started for a claiming price of [...]