Oaklawn Increases Purses for Final Month of Meet
One of the richest racing seasons in the country just got richer. Oaklawn, which already has the highest purses in the country for this time of year, is increasing purses….
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Zippit E, Can’t Be Wrong Prevail in Texas Champions Stakes at Sam Houston
Another rainy evening did not dampen the spirits of Zippit E and Can’t Be Wrong, winners of the two Texas Champions Stakes held at Sam Houston Race Park. Both races….
Five Bills Filed in Texas Legislature to Boost Horse Racing Industry
The Texas Thoroughbred Association and Texas Horsemen’s Partnership are excited to report that five bills have been filed with the Texas Legislature this week that could benefit the Texas racing….
Trainer Bret Calhoun Sweeps Sam Houston Stakes with Kat’s Infatuation and More Than Most
Sam Houston Race Park saluted accredited Texas-breds on the final weekend of the 2017 Thoroughbred racing season. Fillies and mares were in action Friday evening, in the first two of….
Arapahoe Park-Based Horse is an Equine Version of Bo Jackson
Thoroughbred racehorse Geno’s Bambino has begun training for a new sport while in the middle of a relatively long racing career. Because of the one-dimensional focus on speed and the….
New Look for Arapahoe Park Stakes Schedule in 2017
The 2017 stakes schedule at Arapahoe Park in Colorado will culminate with the richest races the track hosts for Thoroughbreds and American Quarter Horses on the final day of the….
Grade 1 Performer Maimonides Relocated to J&M Equine Reproduction in Oklahoma
Maimonides, a $4.6 million Keeneland yearling with a brief but brilliant racing career, has been relocated to stand the 2017 breeding season at J&M Equine Reproduction Center in Wynnewood, Oklahoma…..
Texas Thoroughbred Association Sets August 21 Date for Yearling Sale
The Texas Thoroughbred Association has announced that the Texas Summer Yearling and Mixed Sale will be held Monday, August 21, at the Texas Thoroughbred Sales Pavilion on the grounds of….
Roses to Ribbons Old Fashioned Horse Fair Returns to Sam Houston
On Saturday, March 4, horsemen are in for a real treat. The Paddock Foundation will be hosting an old fashioned horse fair in the saddling paddock area of Sam Houston….
Slew’s Song Named Texas Claimer of the Year
Slew’s Song has been named the 2016 Texas Champion Claimer after an online poll on the Texas Thoroughbred Association’s website. The mare will be honored along with the other previously….
Alex Birzer Reaches 3,000 Win Milestone at Oaklawn
Jockey Alex Birzer became the 174th jockey in North America to win 3,000 races when he guided Numancia to victory in Sunday’s sixth race at Oaklawn. Birzer, 43, rode three….
Texas Horse of the Year Texas Chrome Gets Back to Work, Could Run in Oaklawn Handicap
Multiple graded stakes winner Texas Chrome is nearing a regular breeze schedule in preparation for his 4-year-old debut, which could come in the $750,000 Oaklawn Handicap (G2) April 15, trainer….
Iron Fist Dominates Maxxam Gold Cup at Sam Houston
Saturday’s Maxxam Racing Festival at Sam Houston Race Park featured four stakes highlighted by the running of the $100,000 Maxxam Gold Cup. A field of ten was assembled for the….
Prairie Meadows Introduces All-New Racing Club, Kelly Von Hemel to Train
Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack, & Hotel returns this racing season with an exciting behind-the-scenes look at Thoroughbred ownership. The property is introducing the all-new Prairie Meadows Racing Club I (“Club”)…..
More Than 100 Head Catalogued to Texas Juvenile Sale, Catalog Now Online
The Texas Thoroughbred Association is pleased to announce that it has catalogued more than 100 horses for the second annual Texas Two-Year-Olds in Training Sale. It is to be held….
One Liner Remains Perfect with Southwest Stakes Score
South Florida invader One Liner proved two turns were not a problem with an impressive 3 ½ length victory in Monday’s $500,000 Southwest Stakes (G3) before an on track crowd….
Gun Runner Comes Back Strong in Razorback
Winchell Thoroughbreds LLC and Three Chimneys Farm’s Gun Runner served notice that he intends to be a major player in the handicap division this year with his 5 ¾ length….
Rumpole, Archer City Take Texas Stallion Stakes at Sam Houston
Sam Houston Race Park’s Saturday night card featured two quality fields competing in the Clarence Scharbauer Jr. Texas Stallions Stakes Series. Rumpole pulled a minor upset in the $65,000 Jim’s….
Horse of the Year and Kentucky Derby Winner Charismatic Passes Away
Dual classic winner and 1999 Horse of the Year Charismatic has died. The 20-year-old stallion, who returned to the United States from the JBBA Shizunai Stallion Station in Japan on….
Indiana Grand Announces Stakes Schedule Worth More than $4 Million
Indiana Grand Racing & Casino has announced its 2017 stakes schedule for Thoroughbred racing. A total of 35 stakes will be offered during the 120-day racing season that spans April….