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Impact of Cecil’s standout runners seen through Royal Delta, Palace Malice

The legendary trainer Henry Cecil, who died on Tuesday at age 70 following a battle with cancer, trained several top-level runners who went on to make an impact on American racing and breeding. Among those was Group 2 winner Lyphard’s Delta—who could provide another fitting coda to Cecil’s legacy when her champion daughter Royal Delta starts as the heavy favorite in the Grade 2 Fleur de Lis Stakes Saturday at Churchill Downs.

Nicole RussoJun 13, 2013

Shipping horses is not an easy job

Shipping horses coast-to-coast and internationally by van and airplane has become about as common as shipping a package. But horses, of course, are far more perishable and temperamental than your average box on a FedEx truck.

Glenye Cain OakfordJun 13, 2013

Equine Advocates to honor Knowlton, Tedisco

Equine Advocates will recognize Jack Knowlton of Sackatoga Stable and New York Assemblyman Jim Tedisco (R-Schenectady) as its 2013 honorees this summer in Saratoga Springs, N.Y.

DRF Breeding StaffJun 13, 2013

Keeping horses grounded in the air

Hauling your own horse? Here are some safety tips from shipping experts.

Glenye Cain OakfordJun 13, 2013

Half-sister to Wise Dan sparkles in career debut

Enchanting Lisa, a half-sister to reigning Horse of the Year Wise Dan and to multiple graded stakes winner Successful Dan, was a dominant winner in her career debut Wednesday night at Presque Isle Downs.

Nicole RussoJun 12, 2013

French Derby winner Le Havre gets off the mark with first winner

Le Havre, winner of the 2009 French Derby and freshman sire, was represented by his first winner on Wednesday, when La Hoguette won a maiden race at Chantilly in France by 1 1/4 lengths.

Joe NevillsJun 12, 2013

OwnerView expands informational sections

OwnerView, an industry-sponsored website aimed at attracting and educating new and prospective Thoroughbred owners has expanded to include sections on veterinary care and racetracks.

DRF Breeding StaffJun 12, 2013

DRF Breeding Standout: Integrity earns career-best Beyer with score at Belmont

Robert La Penta’s Integrity gave a career-best effort last Saturday on the Belmont Stakes undercard, pulling away powerfully under Joel Rosario to take an optional claiming race by 2 1/4 lengths.

Patrick ReedJun 11, 2013

CARMA unveils new aftercare placement program

The California Retirement Management Account (CARMA) has unveiled the CARMA Placement Program, a new service to assist owners and trainers in the placement of Thoroughbreds in need of retirement.

DRF Breeding StaffJun 11, 2013

California sire Roi Charmant represented by first winner

Multiple graded stakes-placed Roi Charmant, who stands at Magali Farms in Santa Ynez, Calif., was represented by his first winner on Saturday, when Pheisty Kid took a maiden special weight race at Golden Gate Fields.

DRF Breeding StaffJun 11, 2013

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