Painted Turnpike, the well known APHA registered Paint racehorse & stallion, will stand stud duties at WestWin Farms in Purcell, Oklahoma, for 2021. Painted Turnpike will be the first paint to stand stud since owner Bryan Hawk purchased the farm last year. Trained by Matt Whitekiller throughout Painted Turnpike’s stellar career, he was in the […]
Texas stallion Bradester got his first winner on Sunday at Lone Star Park when Texas-bred Cosmetology scored a head victory in a $40,120 maiden special weight event for 2-year-old fillies. Bred by Joseph W. Sutton/Blackhorse Farm and running in the name of Blackhorse Farm LLC, the bay filly was ridden to victory by Danny Sorenson for […]
Texas stallion Unbridled Sheriff was represented by his first winner on Wednesday at Lone Star Park when his 3-year-old son Unbridled Posse won a $40,120 maiden special weight race for accredited Texas-breds. Ivan Arellano rode the gelding for trainer Brent Davidson and clocked five furlongs on the turf in :57.03. The win was a trifecta […]
Hemp has been used to treat medical conditions for hundreds of years. In ancient Indian medical books, it is described as one of the most sacred plants on the earth. In the last century, it became a topic of controversies and was banned in many countries. But in the last few decades, several countries have […]
Horse racing is one of the few sports that has a massive following across the world. In fact, in countries where gambling is not allowed, you will find that horse racing and lotteries are typically the two options that governments legalise. While being out on the racing track and watching the horses run is thrilling, […]
It appeared we would not be seeing a Royal Ascot in 2020 with the coronavirus pandemic continuing to mean sports were being cancelled. However, it was finally given the go ahead and took place behind closed doors and without spectators in attendance. Wesley Ward again travelled over to the UK from the US with a […]
Horse racing is one of the oldest sports known to mankind. Although the form that we know today isn’t exactly the format that has been predominant since the beginning, various types of horse races have taken place throughout history, as research has shown. The three most popular countries where horse racing is very popular are […]
The Kentucky Derby, Melbourne Cup, Dubai Cup, and the Royal Ascot are names that every sports fan knows about, even if they do not follow horse racing. These are iconic races that are widely covered around the world, and attract thousands of people who come to watch the very best of horses and jockeys battle […]
A debate occurs among seasoned gamblers regarding the best place to play online gambling. Some choose to put their money on local or land betting agents, while others prefer to join online casinos/horse racing bets or virtual betting agencies. So, which one is better? Modern people are likely to choose the second option. Here is […]
The 19th annual Track Superintendents Field Day, originally scheduled for this coming September 14-16, has been rescheduled for March 2021. The event will still be held at Remington Park in Oklahoma City and hosted by that track’s superintendent, Bob Blackburn. The event brings together track superintendents and their crews from around North America and beyond […]
The first big return to UK racing is nearly upon us as Royal Ascot is set to take place between June 16th to June 20th. As many may already know, the event will be taking place without any fans in attendance as mandated by the UK government permit to allow sporting events to take place […]
The coronavirus has meant that normal life has ground to a halt and event after event has been cancelled. It has resulted in a near world-wide lockdown but improvements have been made and it appears that we are now moving back to normality. The Cheltenham festival took place back in March but since then all […]
By Michael Fenrich It was a special Saturday in New York on May 16, 2020. Several months into this Coronavirus Covid 19 pandemic things can start to resume with safety precautions. New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced that horse racing at Belmont can start up again in June. The horse racing can be televised for […]
Horse racing is among the most exciting sports events. There are tons of things that make it one of the most loved sports. For one, the fee is pretty affordable, and you do not have to break the bank to attend the event. Also, it is a classic sport that traces back to centuries and […]
The Lone Star Park Racing Department sent out the following notice regarding the reopening of the stable area at the Texas track: We are happy to let you know that Lone Star Park will be able to start accepting horses into our stable area on Monday, May 4 beginning at 6:00 am. During this initial […]
During this unprecedented time when the entire planet is fighting the COVID-19 pandemic, people are longing for good news, and the equine industry has been a shining example of the positivity that can result from people working together to help each other and the horses they love. The latest such example is the aptly named […]
The Cheltenham festival went ahead, despite the rise of the current pandemic, which was a surprise to many. Looking back now, this should probably not have occurred, with the Grand national also being cancelled, as fans now look ahead to next year with offers already available for the race at grandnational.org.uk. This is due to […]
The year 2020 is going to be a year unlike any other in our lifetimes. The COVID-19 pandemic has changed every aspect of our lives. The sport of horse racing has certainly been impacted and the Horse racing Calendar has been changing quite frequently with many meets being postponed. Unlike some sports, which included close […]
The effects of the coronavirus are being felt worldwide as our favourite sports and events are finding postponements and cancellations – many felt it may have been lucky that Cheltenham was able to squeak through and take place without issue, but has since come under fire as a number of attendees would be tested positive […]
Taprize and What Now, who both stand in Indiana at R Star Stallions, are joining the movement complementing stud fees for contracts of 2019 and 2020. “As breeders, we understand the investment involved,” said Leigh Ann Hopper, who operates R Star with husband Kerry. “We are working to offer our breeders the very best opportunities, […]
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