Columbus, OH

Saratoga Springs, NY

Aaron previews the early contenders for the 2024 Travers Stakes (G1) at Saratoga Race Course & discusses who he thinks has the best chance to win. Will the “Mid-Summer Derby” become a showdown between the top 3-year-old male Dornoch & his female counterpart Thorpedo Anna? How do Fierceness & Sierra Leone factor into the mix?

Travers Stakes Picks 2024 | Early Contenders

MyRacehorse representatives arrived at the 2022 renewal of the Fasig-Tipton Saratoga Yearling Sale ready for anything but expecting nothing. With the sale's two-day average closing out at $468,217 for 143 select yearlings sold, not to mention the healthy median of $375,000, it was clear that all the stars would have to align perfectly for the team to walk away with any one of the yearlings on their shortlist. Whether it could be chalked up to diligence, fate or even chance, team members haltered a pair of yearlings, a colt by Arrogate and a filly by Audible. While the latter–a $320,000 purchase who was subsequently named Lady Blitz–has yet to stand out, the former, a colt out of Smart Shopping (Smart Strike) and later named Seize the Grey would give the group a memorable Classic run, culminating with a GI Preakness Stakes victory under the tutelage of Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas.

MyRaceHorse Hoping Lightning Strikes Again at Fasig-Tipton Saratoga Sale

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y.- When Joel Rosario arrived in California as a virtually unknown jockey from the Dominican Republic in 2006, his mission was simple: survive. Eighteen years after his first races at Fairplex and Golden Gate Fields, Rosario will be inducted Friday into the National Museum of Racing's Hall of Fame. He was elected in his first year of eligibility.

Rosario, Justify, Gun Runner Reach Hall of Fame in a Hurry

The $1 million, Grade 1 Whitney Stakes Saturday at Saratoga Race Course is one of the most important races in the Longines Breeders’ Cup Classic division as well as one of the marquee summertime races in U.S. horse racing. The 1 1/8-mile dirt race is a “Win and You’re In” Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series qualifier for the Longines Classic, giving the race winner an automatic berth to the $7 million Classic to be held Nov. 2 at Del Mar.

2024 Whitney Stakes Cheat Sheet: Get to Know the Horses

The Associated Press

PARIS (AP) — Horse welfare has been a major topic of conversation around the equestrian competition at the Olympics, and the scandal involving champion rider Charlotte Dujardin has attracted the attention of leaders in a related sport. Prominent members of the horse racing community consider the situation another lesson...

Horse racing leaders consider Paris Olympics equestrian scandal a lesson for their sport

Virginia State

In conjunction with BES Studios, the Virginia Equine Alliance (VEA) was awarded a Telly Award in recognition of a sixty second TV commercial titled “Virginia Wins With Horses” that was submitted in the annual competition which honors excellence in video and television across all screens. The BES Studios...

'Virginia Wins With Horses' TV Commercial Wins Telly Award

A lot is known about the famous actors who starred in old Western films, but what about the horses? The movies would not have been the same without the horses that helped shape them. Meet five of the most famous Old Hollywood horses!. 1) Trigger: Trigger is arguably the most...

5 Famous Horses From Western Film

Birmingham, AL

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Valrico, FL

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In a recent announcement, The Fresh Market, a beloved grocery chain in Florida, is bidding farewell to its Valrico location. The store, located in one of the fastest-growing areas of the U.S., has cited uncontrollable inflation as a driving force behind its closure, echoing broader economic challenges impacting even higher-end retailers.

A grocery chain in Florida is unexpectedly closing down

Saint Petersburg, FL

Hey foodies and diner lovers! It looks like the beloved Metro Diner in St. Petersburg, known for its hearty portions and Guy Fieri's endorsement, has hit a bump in the road. This popular spot, famous for its pancakes, fried chicken and waffles, and mouthwatering meatloaf, has had to temporarily shut its doors due to some serious issues flagged by a recent state inspection.

Green mold, live roaches and live flying insects - Popular diner closed down in Florida

The Retired Racehorse Project (RRP) introduced today the Makeover Champions program, inviting members of the Thoroughbred racing industry to demonstrate public support for former connected horses who are headed to the 2024 Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium, presented by Thoroughbred Charities of America. Former connections, including breeders, owners, trainers, and...

RRP Introduces Makeover Champions Program for 2024

South Carolina State

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Explore Beaufort SC

The mantis shrimp is one tough customer. Beautiful and deadly are two words you don’t typically use to describe shrimp, but the mantis shrimp is definitely in a class of its own; earning a reputation as the ‘savage boxer of the sea’ and one of the most fearsome creatures in the ocean. And, they're right at home here in South Carolina.

Savage Boxer of the Sea: The Deadly Beauty of Mantis Shrimp

Some of the most highly anticipated races during the summer racing season are the 'baby' races during the boutique meetings at Saratoga and Del Mar and at Ellis Park, which attract its fair share of high-priced offspring from a variety of top national outfits. Summer Breezes highlights debuting 2-year-olds at those meetings that have been sourced at the breeze-up sales earlier in the year, with links to their under-tack previews. Here are the horses entered for Thursday at Saratoga and Del Mar:

Summer Breezes, Sponsored By OBS: August 1, 2024

Fox News

The U.S. dressage team was eliminated from the Paris Olympics after judges discovered a cut on a horse's hind legs during testing on Tuesday.

USA dressage team eliminated from Olympics over cut on horse's leg; PETA says equestrian events 'must go'

California State

As it has in virtually every conversation that involves horse racing over the past year, safety played a central role at the 72nd annual Jockey Club Round Table Conference in Saratoga Springs, New York Thursday. California: Safety and Collaboration. In two presentations focusing on California, Gary Fenton, Chairman of the...

Safety And Collaboration Key Topics At 2024 Jockey Club Round Table Conference

Indianapolis, IN

Three jockeys were transported to Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis following an incident in the sixth race Wednesday, July 30 at Horseshoe Indianapolis. The jockeys involved were Yarmarie Correa, Marcelino Pedroza Jr. and Santo Sanjur. Willadean, ridden by Sanjur, fell heading into the first turn, causing two trailing horses, Jack's Summer...

Jockeys Transported to Hospital Following Incident at Horseshoe Indianapolis

The Guardian

A video of dressage champion Charlotte Dujardin whipping a horse caused shockwaves last week - and it wasn’t an isolated incident in the sport

‘The horses don’t choose to take part’: should equestrian sports be removed from the Olympics?

Equestrian events have been a part of the Olympic Games since 1912, showcasing the unique partnership between horse and rider. One of the key elements of these events, particularly in show jumping, is the height of the jumps. The height and technicality of these obstacles play a crucial role in determining the difficulty and excitement of the competition. But just how tall are these jumps in the Olympics?

The Heights of Equestrian Jumps in the Olympics

New York City, NY

The New York Gaming Commission (NYGC) has released its 2023 report regarding the high rate of fatalities upstate last year. Between May 26, 2023 and September 4, 2023, there were 17 equine fatalities at Saratoga Race Course, which again put the track's Thoroughbred safety record under scrutiny. Several suggestions were...

NY Gaming Commission Suggests That Saratoga Should Have Synthetic Course

Kentucky State

The National Thoroughbred League (NTL) will begin its second season with a stop at Kentucky Downs on Sunday, Sept. 1, the track said in a Thursday release. Launched last year, the NTL tour adds a competitive component for its teams based on the outcome of races. At Kentucky Downs, that will involve a five-race sequence culminating in the $500,000 National Thoroughbred League Handicap.

National Thoroughbred League Second Season Starts At Kentucky Downs Sept. 1

Florida State

Wow, that's a tough situation for UKG employees in Florida. Imagine gearing up for a holiday weekend and then getting blindsided with news of massive layoffs. It's not just the number—2,200 employees, which is 14% of their workforce—but also how abruptly it was done, right before the Fourth of July.

Thousands of workers in Florida laid off by a major company

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2024 Thoroughbred Industry Awards Finalists And Runners-Up Named, TDN's Katie Petrunyak A Newcomer Finalist

The finalists and runners-up for the 2024 Thoroughbred Industry Employee Awards have been chosen in the seven categories for this year's renewal of the annual awards...

2024 Thoroughbred Industry Awards Finalists And Runners-Up Named, TDN's Katie Petrunyak A Newcomer Finalist

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