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Thoroughbred Race Horse X Y Jet Dies of Heart Attack

On January 8, 2020 thoroughbred race horse X Y Jet died of a heart attack. X Y Jet was eight years old, and was foaled on February 7, 2012. The death followed the normal morning workout. X Y Jet is from the famous Secretariat bloodline. Secretariat and Priceless Gem produced Lady Winborne. Danzig and Lady […]

Posted on: January 13, 2020 | | Randy Ray

2020 Pegasus World Cup Starting Field Announced

The starting field and alternates have been announced for the 2020 Pegasus World Cup. The race runs on January 25 and has a prize purse of $1,000,000. Here’s a list of the horses in the field: Arklow – Trained by Brad Cox. Arklow was foaled on February 7, 2014. In 24 starts, Arklow has six […]

Posted on: January 9, 2020 | | Randy Ray

Golden Birthday Dies at Santa Anita

Golden Birthday was injured and euthanized in the last race of the first day of racing in 2020 in Santa Anita Park in California. It was a sad start for the Arcadia track. 37 horses died at the track in 2019, which led to many safety changes and outcry from animal rights groups. Golden Birthday […]

Posted on: January 9, 2020 | | Randy Ray

Jonathan Thomas Replaces Catholic Boy with Xenobia

It was a truly emotional and eventful week for trainer Jonathan Thomas that thankfully ended on an optimistic note. Last week, Jonathan Thomas had to bid farewell to Catholic Boy, the two-time grade 1 winner, who was retiring prior to starting a stud career in 2020 at Claiborne Farm. Catholic Boy managed to earn a […]

Posted on: October 24, 2019 | | Cheryle Kaus

Flavien Prat to Ride Blue Chipper in the Breeders’ Cup Starter

Flavien Prat, the Californian-based jockey, will be aboard Blue Chipper, the Grade 1 winner from Korea, for the highly anticipated Breeders’ Cup Big Ass Fans Dirt Mile event, confirmed by agent Derek Lawson. The Kentucky-bred 4-year-old son of Tiznow is going to be the very first horse from Korea to start in the world racing […]

Posted on: October 24, 2019 | | Cheryle Kaus

The Future of the International Trot with MGM Resorts

For the second time in a space of three years, an Italian-based horse is the champion of the Yonkers International Trot. During 2017, Twister Bi provided an extraordinary world record performance with a time of 2:22.1 around the half-mile track for 1 ¼ miles, and in 2019, Zacon Gio dominated the competition with a time […]

Posted on: October 24, 2019 | | Cheryle Kaus

Animal Kingdom Acquired by Japan

American classic champion and winner Animal Kingdom has recently been sold to Japan. The news was revealed as a tweet from Naoya Yosida, the owner of Winchester Farm, and confirmed by Darren Fox, head of stallion nominations, who stated that the stallion was purchased by the Japan Bloodhorse Breeders’ Association. According to Darren Fox, Arrowfield […]

Posted on: October 19, 2019 | | Cheryle Kaus

Dennis’ Moment Had the Quickest Work at Churchill Downs

Highlighted by the 5 furlong breeze in only :58 4/5 at Iroquois Stakes victor Dennis’ Moment, four runners from Kentucky saddled up at Churchill Downs on October 11, to prepare for the Breeders’ Cup next month, which will take place at Santa Anita Park. Dennis’ Moment provided the fastest time from a total of 42 […]

Posted on: October 15, 2019 | | Cheryle Kaus

Horse Racing Action to Enjoy Before the Breeders’ Crown

It’s a fantastic couple of weeks ahead of the Breeder’s Crown on 24-25 October, 2019, at the Woodbine Mohawk Park, with loads of horses preparing to make their final starts prior to the two-day racing event. The Yonkers International Trot is the first one up, which might not be as exhilarating as the Breeder’s Crown, […]

Posted on: October 12, 2019 | | Cheryle Kaus

Field of Potential Winners for the Upcoming Breeder’s Cup Classic

Is there a specific horse that you think will be the winner when it comes to next month’s $6 million Breeders’ Cup Classic at Santa Anita Park? It’s nearly impossible to eliminate any of the contenders that will make their way to the starting gate on November 2, 2019 in a horse racing event that […]

Posted on: October 9, 2019 | | Cheryle Kaus