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DRF Breeding Hot Sire of the Week: Dixie Union

Overanalyze’s win in the Grade 1 Arkansas Derby on April 13 accomplished several things. The 3-year-old bay colt now has enough points, 110, to secure a spot in the starting gate for the Kentucky Derby on May 4. He also became another strong classic contender in trainer Todd Pletcher’s overflowing stable, along with Verrazano, Revolutionary, and possibly Palace Malice. Overanalyze also will represent the second-to-last opportunity for his late sire, Dixie Union, to earn a victory in this country’s most prestigious race.

Patrick ReedApr 18, 2013

Diabolical represented by first winners in New Mexico

Grade 2-winning millionaire Diabolical got off the mark as a sire recently with his first two winners at Sunland Park in New Mexico.

DRF Breeding StaffApr 17, 2013

Othniel Wienges, prominent South Carolina breeder, dies at 88

Othniel Henry Wienges Jr., a perennial leading Thoroughbred breeder in South Carolina who received numerous state and industry honors during his career, died on April 2 in Saint Matthews, S.C. He was 88.

DRF Breeding StaffApr 17, 2013

Significant Bling named Ohio-bred Horse of the Year

Significant Bling secured her place in Ohio-bred history by becoming the state’s first juvenile filly to be named Horse of the Year.The Ohio Thoroughbred Breeders and Owners announced its state-bred honors, including Horse of the Year, during its awards dinner on April 12.

DRF Breeding StaffApr 17, 2013

Legislation introduced permits mobile drug transport by veterinarians

Two federal congressmen have introduced legislation that would amend the Controlled Substances Act and allow mobile veterinarians to carry controlled substances, including euthanasia solution, away from the drugs’ registered location, usually a clinic.

Glenye Cain OakfordApr 17, 2013

European agencies call for improved drug testing in horsemeat

Two European Union safety agencies have concluded that residues of the painkiller phenylbutazone from horsemeat found in mislabeled meat products “is of low concern for consumers” because it is unlikely to cause toxic effects, the European Food Safety Authority has announced.

Glenye Cain OakfordApr 17, 2013

Black Caviar, unbeaten Australian champion, retired

Two-time reigning Australian Horse of the Year Black Caviar has been retired unbeaten, her connections announced Wednesday morning.

Nicole RussoApr 17, 2013

Rachel Alexandra continuing recovery at Stonestreet

After returning home late last month, 2009 Horse of the Year Rachel Alexandra continues to do well as she recovers from surgery related to foaling complication.

DRF Breeding StaffApr 16, 2013

Australian court allows appeal on artificial insemination ruling

An Australian court case regarding the use of artificial insemination in Thoroughbred breeding has been revived, following the appeal of a December decision against the practice in regards to the breed’s registry.

DRF Breeding StaffApr 16, 2013

The Lumber Guy named New York-bred Horse of the Year

The Lumber Guy took top honors at the New York Thoroughbred Breeders’ annual awards banquet for New York-bred divisional champions Monday night, as the Grade 1-winning sprinter was named 2012 Horse of the Year, and he and his connections accounted for six total awards.

DRF Breeding StaffApr 15, 2013

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