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Charlie Caldwell and Old Tavern (GRC Photo) Charlie Caldwell entered the 2017 Thoroughbred Makeover, presented by Thoroughbred Charities of America, on a whim. He was already retraining Thoroughbreds off the track for polo, and his friend and fellow polo player Clare Pinney convinced him to enter. After winning the initial round of the [...]
Charles and Susan Chu OwnerView announced today that Charles and Susan Chu, who race under Baoma Corporation, have been chosen as the 2017 New Owner of the Year, presented by Fasig-Tipton, which honors a new Thoroughbred owner who has been successful in the sport and has had a positive impact on the industry. [...]
National HBPA CEO Eric Hamelback (right) spoke with Daily Racing Form's Matt Hegarty Tuesday after a press conference conducted by the National Thoroughbred Racing Association to discuss the long-awaited changes to federal tax regulations on winning wagers (Jennie Rees photo) New tax regulations on winning bets helps entire industry; shows good that [...]
The interactive, electronic version of The Horsemen’s Journal’s Fall 2017 issue is now available online. It is an enhanced version of our Fall issue, which is currently being mailed. To view it, click here. Features in the issue include: REMEMBERING ONE OF OUR OWN: HORSEMAN KENT STIRLING PASSES AWAY One of racing’s most passionate and vocal advocates [...]
Helen “Penny” Chenery, owner of 1973 Triple Crown winner Secretariat, who became a well-loved figure in her own right as a champion of Thoroughbreds and women in business and sports, died on Saturday, Sept. 16, in her Colorado home following complications from a stroke. She was 95. Penny’s children announced her death through Leonard [...]
The Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association's 32nd Annual National Awards Dinner was held at Calumet Farm in Lexington, Ky. on Saturday, September 9. Klaravich Stables and William H. Lawrence were named TOBA's National Owner of the Year, and WinStar Farm was named the National Breeder of the Year. Robert Manfuso was named National Small Breeder [...]
Kent Stirling (Photo by Denis Blake) It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Kent Stirling, who left us on Wednesday, September the 6th. Kent Stirling has long been known as a passionate and tireless advocate for the rights of horsemen throughout the racing industry. The most arduous debates and [...]
Groups within the veterinary and equine communities are coordinating a major relief effort—consisting of both monetary and supply donations—to aid horses and their caretakers in Texas and Louisiana impacted by Hurricane Harvey’s catastrophic flooding. Monetary Donations Financial donations are preferred because of the difficulty in getting supplies from outside of the region to affected horses. [...]
OwnerView has announced that it is accepting nominations for the 2017 New Owner of the Year award, presented by Fasig-Tipton, which will honor a new Thoroughbred owner who has been successful in the sport and has had a positive impact on the industry. The deadline for nominations is September 15, 2017. The award will be [...]
Big Kick (Photo by Linscott Photography) For the first time in the history of the track, Indiana Grand, in cooperation with the Indiana Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association (HBPA), have teamed up to offer a special bid to the Claiming Crown. A special race was held as part of the Wednesday, Aug. [...]