In 1995, Irish-bred four-year-old Wind in Her Hair achieved a rare feat. Already a smart performer at the age of three, she captured the 1994 Newbury Fillies Trial Stakes and Pretty Polly Stakes, ran second to Balanchine in the Epsom Oaks (G1) and then finished third in the Yorkshire Oaks (G1). She was bred by […]
The South Carolina Thoroughbred Owners & Breeders Association (SCTOBA) has received a grant from The Jockey Club, the national breed registry and long-standing advocate for the improvement of Thoroughbred breeding and racing. The grant will help SCTOBA advance efforts that strengthen the horse industry in South Carolina – a region known for its long history […]
Churchill Downs has been the center of Louisville, Ky., since 1875, but no horse has ever finished first more times than She . Age finally caught up with the 8 year old son of Congratulations and he was officially retired after finishing last of seven in an optional claims race on November 6. That performance, […]
In introducing the 2025 Thoroughbred Club of America guest of honor, Case Clay traced his father’s success to his willingness to bet on himself throughout his life. Fortunately for the Thoroughbred industry, these “bets” include purchasing 250 acres of undeveloped land in Central Kentucky along Old Frankfort Pike and developing it into Three Chimneys Farm, […]
The stud fees for Ocala Stud’s selection of seven stallions for the upcoming breeding season are unchanged, the farm announced on November 14. The selection is led by Win-win-win which will raise $8,500. Roadster will stand for $7,500, Colonel Liam amounts to $6,500, and Khozan Florida’s top overall sire since 2020, stands at $6,000. All […]
The ninth episode in the 2025 OwnerView webinar series took place on November 12 and featured a veterinarian from Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital who discussed the foal’s conformation and possible corrections. Gary Falter, project manager for OwnerView, moderated the panel with guest Dr. Ali Broyles, a surgeon at Rood & Riddle. Dr. Broyles received […]
by Susan Naylor Manny Wah a Grade 1 sprinter who won the 2022 Phoenix Stakes (G2) at Keeneland and achieved placings in the black in 14 other races, will be in New York in 2026 led by Irish Hill & Dutchess Views Stallions near Saratoga Springs. A son of champion Will take charge Manny Wah […]
Editor’s Note: Eight Rings and Halladay have been moved to Checkmate Thoroughbreds, but where these two stallions will line up for the 2026 season has yet to be determined by their respective syndicates. Harris Farms has nearly completed the distribution of its stallion roster with the recent move of Uptown Rytheme to Rancho San Miguel […]
Multiple group winner and placed in group 1 Beauvatier who last won the Challenge Stakes (G2) at Newmarket Racecourse will be at Haras d’Etreham in 2026. The 4 year old son of Lope de Vega was a tough and talented performer for trainer Yann Barberot. He made a successful debut in May of his 2-year-old […]
Flight line remains the headliner on the Lane’s End stallion list, with the 2026 fee set at $125,000. The 7 year old son of Carpet and 2022 Horse of the Year received its first crop of yearlings well at auction, where they fetched a North American average of $724,038 on Oct. 14. His top sellers […]