An unedited press release from HISA Thoroughbred trainers Dale Romans, John Sadler, Shug McGaughey and racing and bloodstock manager Gavin Murphy have joined HISA’s Horsemen’s Advisory Group, the body of racing industry participants formed by HISA last year to provide formal feedback to HISA’s executive team and Standing Committees on the implementation and evolution [...]
Longtime Thoroughbred horseman and Indiana native Tim Glyshaw has been named the new Indiana Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association (HBPA) executive director. Glyshaw assumes his new position beginning Thursday, Feb. 1, 2024 to fill the position vacancy by current Executive Director Brian Elmore, who is retiring after serving six years at that position. “We are [...]
At a time when track safety is more important than ever, Sal Sinatra, a seasoned industry executive, is launching Defendable Data and Equine Safety Solutions (DDESS) to tackle the issue of inconsistent and unpredictable racing surfaces. With decades of experience in racing, Sinatra realized the need for a more reliable and uniform approach to [...]
Gift the joy of giving this holiday season! The Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance is running its Holiday Giving Campaign through the end of December, and today (December 4), the National HBPA is matching all donations up to $1,000. We invite all horsemen to join us in supporting the TAA. To donate, text HOLIDAY to 56651 or [...]
Money Supply (Photo by Hodges Photography) With his arsenal of six entries whittled down to five after races were taken off the turf for Saturday’s Claiming Crown card, trainer Joe Sharp scored the natural double winning the $150,000 Emerald with Runway Magic and the $200,000 Jewel with Money Supply. “When you claim one, [...]
Mischievous Rogue (Photo by Hodges Photography) Caramel Chip Cruises In Claiming Crown Ready’s Rocket Express After stalking duelers Concrete Glory and High Cruise through the first call, Caramel Chip wasted no time moving for the lead in the far turn before pulling away down the stretch to win the $75,000 Ready’s Rocket Express [...]
Frosted Grace, winning a $62,500 claiming race on Jan. 27 at Oaklawn Park (Robert Yates photo) Many of the trainers and owners running horses in Saturday’s eight Claiming Crown races already won a critical competition before the starting gate even opens at the Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots: They got the horse [...]
If it’s NOLA, it’s a party! The Louisiana HBPA, in conjunction with the Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots, is celebrating Saturday’s $1 million Claiming Crown in New Orleans fashion It all starts off with free seafood: 250 pounds of fried shrimp, 250 pounds of fried catfish and jambalaya available to those in attendance while [...]
Coady photo: Ken Ramsey, second from right, accepting the barrel-head trophy - to be customized in his white and red silks - after securing his record ninth owners title at Kentucky Downs' 2023 meet. Also pictured: Ramsey's son Jeff (far right), farm manager Mark Partridge (center), leading jockey Tyler Gaffalione and Paul Madden [...]
When Paul Parker and trainer and co-owner Jeff Hiles claimed Time for Trouble for $8,000 some 2 1/2 years ago, they did not have huge expectations beyond getting a horse worth his price tag. Hiles: “We thought we were getting an $8,000 horse that we might be able to improve a little bit with.” [...]