Current Tag: Kentucky Derby
Japan Boosts Stallion Book With New Imports
POSTED: November 24, 2019
California Chrome Taylor Made Farm.Taylor Gilkey photo Fans react to California Chrome's expatriation on social media Breeding Thoroughbreds is big business that spreads across many...
Cigar Mile, Remsen, and Demoiselle Highlight Strong Aqueduct Card on December 7th
POSTED: November 17, 2019
On Saturday December 7th, in addition to the Cigar Mile, Saturday's Aqueduct Live, presented by Claiborne Farm, includes coverage of the grade 2, $250,000 Remsen...
Mark Casse Wins Big Sport Of Turfdom Award
POSTED: November 14, 2019
Photo: Kentucky HBPA The Turf Publicists of America (TPA) announced today that the 2019 Big Sport of Turfdom award, which recognizes a person or group of people...
Churchill Downs Investing $11 Million to Create a Premium Upscale Experience for the 146th Kentucky Derby
POSTED: October 31, 2019
LOUISVILLE, Ky., Oct. 30, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Churchill Downs Incorporated (“CDI”) (Nasdaq: CHDN) announced today that it will invest $11 million to create a...
Churchill Downs to Invest $300 Million in New Stadium Seating, a Hotel and HRM Facility
POSTED: October 31, 2019
LOUISVILLE, Ky., Oct. 30, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Churchill Downs Incorporated (“CDI”) (Nasdaq: CHDN) announced plans to invest $300million to build a hotel and historical...
Spendthrift acquires interest in Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile (G1) contender Mr. Money
POSTED: October 27, 2019
B. Wayne Hughes’ Spendthrift Farm has acquired an ownership interest in four-time graded stakes-winning millionaire Mr. Money, who will make his next start in Saturday’s...
Judging the Three Year Old Crop After the Kentucky Derby and Before the Breeders' Cup
POSTED: October 27, 2019
Photo Credit: Courtney Snow A few years ago I had a conversation with Mike Smith about judging and comparing horses from different eras. Different years...
Sir Winston Back To Work Others Get Ready For Breeders' Cup
POSTED: October 25, 2019
Casse loaded for Breeders' Cup; G1 Belmont Stakes Winner Sir Winston Back to Work NYRA Press Photo Credit: Adam Mooshian Feature Mark Casse boasts a...
Frank Jones wins KTO’s Warner Jones Award
POSTED: October 18, 2019
Photo: Coady Photography Kentucky HBPA LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Frank L. Jones Jr. is a horse owner, breeder and horseplayer who has volunteered immeasurable time helping...
