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Jerkens Handicap Evokes Fond Memories of ‘The Chief’

POSTED: December 6, 2024

Photo of H. Allen Jerkens by Jon Kral David Joseph/Gulfstream Park  HALLANDALE BEACH, Fla. – The $115,000 H. Allen Jerkens Handicap will honor the memory of...

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Trainer Joseph Lee Brings May Day Ready to Japan for G1 Hanshin Juvenile Fillies

POSTED: December 6, 2024

May Day Ready ahead of the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf (Ernie Belmonte/Past The Wire) By Christian Abdo - NYRA Press Office OZONE PARK, N.Y....

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Wagering Up Over 1%, Purses Down 2.5%

POSTED: December 6, 2024

Monmouth Park. (EQUI-PHOTO) Equibase Release Thoroughbred Racing Economic Indicators For November 2024 November 2024 vs. November 2023IndicatorNovember 2024November 2023% ChangeWagering on U.S. Races*$921,122,693$910,346,579+1.18%U.S. Purses (Available)$127,991,292$123,145,549+3.93%U.S. Purses...

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2025 TB Makeover Rulebook Now Available

POSTED: December 6, 2024

The Retired Racehorse Project Release EDGEWATER, Md.—The Retired Racehorse Project (RRP) announced today that the rulebook for the 2025 Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium, presented by Thoroughbred...

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Will Ungles be a Lucky Charm for Bacon?

POSTED: December 6, 2024

Oaklawn Park. (Coady Photography) Compiled by Robert Yates HOT SPRINGS, Ark.—Cody Ungles has been the valet for Oaklawn’s last five leading apprentice jockeys.  Ungles could...

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December Digital Sale Bidding Now Open 

POSTED: December 6, 2024

650+ Entries on Offer Fasig-Tipton Release LEXINGTON, Ky.—Fasig-Tipton has catalogued 670 entries for its December Digital Sale, which may be viewed at digital.fasigtipton.com. Bidding is now...

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Maryland Institution Rodney Jenkins Dies

POSTED: December 6, 2024

Long-time Maryland Trainer Rodney Jenkins. (Maryland Jockey Club Photo) Octogenarian Owner Ellen Charles: ‘He Was Very Special’ David Joseph/Maryland Jockey ClubUPDATED 12/6/2024 6:55 PM LAUREL,...

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“Breakfast at Gulfstream” Returns Saturday 

POSTED: December 6, 2024

Fans enjoy the morning at Gulfstream Park. (Coglianese Photo) Meet Hall of Fame Rider Edgar Prado Take a Tram Tour, Watch Horses Train David Joseph/Gulfstream...

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Hall of Famer John Hettinger's Legacy: Akindale Thoroughbred Aftercare

POSTED: December 4, 2024

Tiergan wins the 2021 Ashley T. Cole at Belmont Park (Susie Raisher) "... No greater importance in the breeding and campaigning of racehorses than ensuring...

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