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Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners Names Joel Cunningham VP of Communications

POSTED: March 26, 2026

LEXINGTON, KY — March 26, 2026 — Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners today announced that Joel Cunningham has joined the organization as Vice President of Communications, bringing more...

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Champion Juvenile Ted Noffey Sidelined with Bone Bruising

POSTED: January 29, 2026

LEXINGTON, KY — Spendthrift Farm announced today that undefeated Eclipse Award Champion Two-Year-Old Ted Noffey has been temporarily sidelined after being diagnosed with bone bruising...

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From Winner’s Circle to Breeding Shed: How Tax Law and Commercialism Ended Racing’s “Glory Days”

POSTED: January 13, 2026

The recent retirement of Goal Oriented—a colt who finally realized his potential with a brilliant victory in the Grade 1 Malibu—serves as a stark reminder...

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Major Dude Pounces on Victory in Artie Schiller

POSTED: October 11, 2025

Major Dude back to winning ways under Velazquez. (Chelsea Durand) By Mary Eddy OZONE PARK, N.Y. – Spendthrift Farm’s Major Dude lived up to his 3-5 favoritism...

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Brave Deb Rides Wave in Surfer Girl

POSTED: October 5, 2025

Undefeated Spendthrift homebred wins first stakes. (Benoit Photo)  Santa Anita Press Box ARCADIA, Calif.—After going gate-to-wire in a debut win last month at Del Mar...

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Ted Noffey Honors 'Namesake' in Breeders’ Futurity

POSTED: October 4, 2025

Ted Noffey (the horse). (Courtney Snow/Past The Wire)   Punches ticket for the $2 million FanDuel Breeders’ Cup Juvenile (G1)  Keeneland Release LEXINGTON, Ky.—Heavily favored Ted Noffey swept...

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No Doubt About Tommy Jo in G1 Spinaway

POSTED: August 30, 2025

Tommy Jo conquers the Spinaway (NYRA/Coglianese) Keith McCalmont/NYRA Press Office SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. – Spendthrift Farm’s Kentucky homebred Tommy Jo, under a perfect ride by...

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Crudo Romps in Sir Barton

POSTED: May 17, 2025

Crudo. (Jim McCue/TMJC) Second Straight Front-Running Score for 3YO Justify Colt David Joseph/TMJC BALTIMORE – Bobby Flay Thoroughbreds and James Ventura’s Triple Crown-nominated Crudo put on a command performance...

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Spendthrift to Sponsor Sir Barton Stakes 

POSTED: May 6, 2025

Corporate Power (#5) won the 2024 Sir Barton Stakes. (Anika Miskar/Past The Wire) Presented by Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance During Preakness Weekend Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Release...

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