Oklahoma-bred Johnny Whip Takes Silver Goblin Stakes Again
The $50,000 Silver Goblin Stakes featured a quality field of 11 Oklahoma-breds in the main event on Friday night at Remington Park. Johnny Whip won the race for the second….
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Grade 1 Sire Pollard’s Vision to Stand at Mighty Acres in Oklahoma
Pollard’s Vision, sire of Champion Blind Luck, has been sold to stand at Mighty Acres, Pryor, Oklahoma, in a deal brokered by Schumer Bloodstock and The Stallion Company. A fee….
Curalina named the 2015 Aiken Trained Horse of the Year
Curalina, owned by Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners, has been named the 2015 Aiken Trained Horse of the Year. Curalina is a 3-year old chestnut filly by Curlin out of Whatdreamsrmadeof by….
Remington Debuts Pick 5 Wager, OK-bred Shotgun Kowboy Breezes for Clark
The final month of the 2015 Remington Park Thoroughbred Season will feature a new multi-race wager as a Pick 5 is incorporated into the menu. The Pick 5 will debut….
Oaklawn’s Barn Area Opens Monday
Coming on the heels of having launched the first successful Triple Crown bid in 37 years and with record purses for the eighth straight year, it is not a surprise….
Suddenbreakingnews Takes Clever Trevor at Remington
The $101,100 Clever Trevor Stakes challenged seven 2-year-olds at seven furlongs Friday night at Remington Park. Suddenbreakingnews accepted the challenge and more as he rolled from the back, through traffic….
Governor Appoints Three to Texas Racing Commission
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Margaret Martin and Rolando Pablos, and has reappointed Gary Aber, to the Texas Racing Commission for terms set to expire on February 1, 2021. The….
LBB Grants 90 Days of Funding to Texas Racing Commission
The Legislative Budget Board (LBB) on November 6 authorized an additional 90 days of budget authority to the Texas Racing Commission (TRC), allowing the agency to continue its operations through….
Indiana Grand Closes with Indiana Champions Night
Indiana Grand brought the curtain down on its 2015 Thoroughbred meet with a quartet of stakes for Indiana-breds on Indiana Champions Night. Easy Victory Takes Miss Indiana Easy Victory and….
Patrick Family, Jimenez Wins Meet-End Awards at Indiana Grand
The Patrick Family is no stranger to success in the state of Indiana. Their stable has competed in almost every season since pari-mutuel racing was introduced in 1995 in the….
Oklahoma-bred Shotgun Kowboy Readies for G1 Clark Handicap
Oklahoma-bred Shotgun Kowboy, winner of the 2015 Oklahoma Derby (G3) at Remington Park as well as the restricted Oklahoma Classics Cup, continues his preparations for a start in the G1,….
Lone Star Park jockeys visit Children’s Medical Center in Dallas
Members of the Lone Star Park jockey colony visited Children’s Health Children’s Medical Center Dallas on Tuesday, October 27. The jockeys spent time with the children, autographed goggles, handed out….
Ballistic Kitten to Stand in Texas at Double S
Ballistic Kitten, a son of champion and multiple Grade 1 winner Kitten’s Joy, has been retired to stud and will stand his first season at Double S Thoroughbreds in Poynor,….
Mare in Foal to Uncle Mo Tops Equine Sales Company Mixed Sale
Equine Sales Company held its annual open yearling and mixed sale on Sunday in Opelousas, Louisiana. A total of 128 head sold for $418,000 with an average of $3,266. Buy-backs….
Grade 2 Winner Call Me George to Stand at Gulf Coast Equine in Louisiana
Partners Matt Bond, Clint Joiner and Jim Curry have agreed to stand Grade 2 winner Call Me George at Gulf Coast Equine in Louisiana for the 2016 season. Anna Paul….
Texas-bred My Master Plan Stays Perfect in Gaylord Memorial
Three lifetime starts, three lifetime victories for My Master Plan. The 2-year-old filly, a Texas-bred by Oklahoma stallion Oratory, continued her perfect Remington Park season by winning the $50,550 E.L…..
D. Wayne Lukas Honored at Texas A&M
D. Wayne Lukas is well known for his success as a Thoroughbred racehorse trainer, and during a recent trip to Texas A&M University in College Station, he was recognized not….
Breyer Announces Release of American Pharoah Scuplture
Breyer Animal Creations is proud to preview its newest tribute to Triple Crown winner American Pharoah with a breathtaking sculpture. Showcasing his powerful extended stride and keen expression, Breyer’s American….
Purdue to Open New Equine Clinic near Indiana Grand
The official groundbreaking ceremony for the new Centaur Regional Equine Diagnostic and Surgical Center was hosted by Purdue University at Indiana Grand Racing & Casino Tuesday, Oct. 20. The event….
All-time Leading Texas Stallion Valid Expectations Passes Away
Valid Expectations, Texas’ all-time leading stallion, has died at the age of 22. The son of Valid Appeal was retired from stud duty at William S. Farish’s Lane’s End Texas….