Bob Hannon, an 83-year-old prominent thoroughbred breeder, has spent over five decades cultivating bloodlines that have produced numerous winners, including the 2013 Cox Plate winner Shamus Award and recent Group 1 winner Cosmic Force. Despite downsizing his 75-acre Ascot...
The Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance has announced its annual Off to the Races online benefit auction, featuring 20 VIP racing experience packages for major North American racetracks in 2026. These exclusive packages include tickets to prominent race days and curated...
Santa Anita Park has introduced Racing On Demand terminals, allowing patrons to place pari-mutuel wagers on previously run horse races at their convenience, rather than waiting for scheduled race times. These self-service machines, currently numbering 26 and located in...
The Stanislaus County Fair Board of Directors has decided to cancel all junior horse events for 2026, citing low local participation and financial losses. The Junior Horse Show, a long-standing pre-fair tradition, had seen declining numbers from Stanislaus County,...
A young boy from Mamre contacted the Cape of Good Hope SPCA after discovering his horse, Forest, had been ridden, beaten, and starved while stabled at a friend’s property. Following threats to return the horse to its abusers, the...
Nominations have opened for the 10th Irish Thoroughbred Industry Employee Awards (ITIEA), launched at Kildangan Stud. Sponsored by Godolphin and supported by key industry bodies including the Irish stable Staff Association, Horse Racing Ireland, and the Irish Thoroughbred Breeders'...
