Thu, 08/29/2013 - 11:55

Hot Sire: Street Boss

Courtesy of DarleyStreet Boss

Wed, 08/28/2013 - 17:42

Indygo Shiner, Grade 3 winner and leading South American sire, dies

Shuttle stallion Indygo Shiner was euthanized the morning of Aug. 28 in Argentina after suffering an inoperable ruptured stomach. The son of A.P. Indy, who was 15, was about to begin another Southern Hemisphere breeding season at Haras La Quebrada in Buenos Aires. He stood the Northern Hemisphere season at Hill 'n' Dale Farm near Lexington, Ky.

Wed, 08/28/2013 - 15:59

Barton Brothers to host TOBA awards dinner

Former jockey Donna Barton Brothers will host the Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association’s 28th annual National Awards Dinner on Friday, Sept. 6, at the Fasig-Tipton facility in Lexington, Ky. 

Wed, 08/28/2013 - 11:49

St Nicholas Abbey suffers setback in recovery

Tom Keyser
St Nicholas Abbey suffered a setback in his recovery from a career-ending injury on Monday when a weight-bearing pin supporting his cannon bone was removed.

Multiple Grade/Group 1 winner St Nicholas Abbey, who suffered a life-threatening injury in training and then underwent colic surgery last month, faced what has been deemed a “major complication” in his recovery on Monday evening.

Mon, 08/26/2013 - 15:11

Star Cat, Indiana freshman sire, represented by first winner

Well-bred Indiana stallion Star Cat was represented by his first winner when Purrpurrpurr took a 5 1/2-furlong maiden special weight event at Indiana Downs on Aug. 23.

The 2-year-old bay filly stalked the leader in second early before making her winning move in early stretch and coasting to a 3 3/4-length score. She covered the distance in 1:07.09 and improved greatly from her debut effort Aug. 9 at Indiana, where she finished eighth in a five-furlong maiden.

Mon, 08/26/2013 - 14:33

French stallion Creachadoir sires first winner

English Group 1 winner and French stallion Creachadoir was represented by his first winner at stud on August 25 when What About Carlo won a one mile maiden auction stakes at Goodwood.

The bay colt is owned by Anthony Pye-Jeary and the late Mel Smith, and is trained by E. Johnson Houghton. Bred in France by Haras Du Logis and Julian Ince, What About Carlo is the first foal out of the winning Artan mare Boccatenera.

Mon, 08/26/2013 - 11:45

Mr. Nightlinger’s first winner comes at Evangeline Downs

Multiple Grade 3 winner Mr. Nightlinger was represented by his first winner at stud on Aug. 23 when E Z Glider won a maiden claiming race at Evangeline Downs by 2 ¾ lengths.

The dark bay or brown filly completed the five-furlong race in 1:00.53 over a fast main track for owner The Five Horsemen and trainer Carl Deville. Bred in Louisiana by Cantrell Family Partnership Ltd., E Z Glider is the first foal out of the winning El Prado mare Adayinspain.

Mon, 08/26/2013 - 11:32

Daily Racing Form launches DRF Breeding Today

Today marks the first issue of DRF Breeding Today, a free daily newsletter that will provide breeders, owners, and those invested in the sport, as well as racing enthusiasts, with a publication that provides unique insights and analysis of the game. To access the first issue, click here.

Mon, 08/26/2013 - 11:15

Judge rules against AQHA in cloning lawsuit

U.S. District Court Judge Mary Lou Robinson issued a final ruling in favor of plaintiffs Jason Abraham and Gregg Veneklasen in an antitrust lawsuit against the American Quarter Horse Association, which now requires the breed registry to register clones and their offspring.

Mon, 08/26/2013 - 09:55

WinStar’s U S Ranger represented by first winner

Sea Bubble set a contested pace throughout and proved best during the late stages to win a one-mile turf maiden special weight on Saturday at Delaware Park. The bay filly became the first winner for multiple stakes winner and WinStar Farm freshman sire U S Ranger.