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Bob Hannon’s Enduring Legacy in Thoroughbred Breeding Amid Ascot Park Downsizing

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...

Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Announces 2026 VIP Racing Experience Auction to Support Aftercare

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 Introduces Racing On Demand Terminals for Pari-Mutuel Wagering on Past Races

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...

Stanislaus County Fair Cancels 2026 Junior Horse Show Amid Declining Participation and Community Backlash

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,...

Cape of Good Hope SPCA Rescues and Rehabilitates Abused Horse Forest

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 Open for 10th Irish Thoroughbred Industry Employee Awards

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'...
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