Breeding News

TODAY May 23, 2013
RRTP selects trainers for Thoroughbred Makeover challenge
The Retired Racehorse Training Project (RRTP) has selected 26 participants for the RRTP Thoroughbred Makeover training challenge, which runs from now through October.
Darley hires Duffy as general manager of Kildangan Stud
Sheikh Mohammed al-Maktoum’s Darley has hired Gerry Duffy, previously WinStar Farm’s stallion seasons director, to be general manager of Darley’s Kildangan Stud in Ireland.
Mr. Calumet: Remembering the man who founded racing's greatest classic dynasty
Warren Wright, born 138 years ago this fall, was responsible for shaping the dynasty of his father's Calumet Farm, transforming the Standardbred operation into America's leading breeder of Thoroughbred classic winners.
Hot Sire: Awesome Again
Preakness Stakes winner Oxbow returned Racing Hall of Famers D. Wayne Lukas and Gary Stevens and historic Calumet Farm to the national stage with his 1 3/4-length score May 18.
A new era for Calumet: Historic farm looks to future with Kelley at helm
At Calumet Farm, located adjacent to Keeneland Race Course in Lexington, Ky., grazing mares keep a watchful eye on their foals as they play against a background of pristine white fences and red-trimmed barns. It’s a common sign of springtime, seen for ...
YESTERDAY May 22, 2013
NYRA to host new owners event on June 2
Trainers Bruce Levine and Jena Antonucci will be among the industry speakers participating in The New York Racing Association, Inc.’s next “New Owners Luncheon” on Sunday, June 2 at Belmont Park.
CTHS to honor achievements at annual awards dinner
The Canadian Thoroughbred Horse Society’s Ontario Division will honor the outstanding Ontario-bred winners of 2012 at its 31st annual awards dinner Friday, June 14 at Copper Creek Golf Club in Kleinberg, Ontario.
More Than Ready among potential mates for Black Caviar
Popular shuttle sire More Than Ready is among the short list of stallions still being considered for Black Caviar's first mating in the upcoming Southern Hemisphere breeding season.
WinStar conducts online auction to benefit charities
WinStar Farm in Versailles, Ky., is conducting a memorabilia auction on eBay.com, with 100 percent of proceeds going to several charities.
DRF Breeding Standout: Maiden Third Knight scores at Belmont
St. Elias Stable’s Third Knight rallied stoutly from a pace-stalking position under Junior Alvarado to prevail in a blanket finish Sunday at Belmont Park, scoring his first win in his third career start.