Texas Stallion Unbridled’s Heart Dies of Colic
Unbridled’s Heart, a promising young Texas stallion whose first crop of foals hits the track this year, died June 8 after undergoing colic surgery. The 10-year-old son of Unbridled’s Song….
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Triple Crown Champ American Pharoah Gets Hero’s Welcome at Churchill Downs
Fewer than 24 hours after his tour de force triumph in the Belmont Stakes that made him racing’s first Triple Crown winner since 1978, Zayat Stables LLC’s American Pharoah is….
May/June Issue of American Racehorse Now Online
The May/June issue of American Racehorse (formerly Southern Racehorse) magazine is now available online by clicking here. The printed magazine is being mailed to all members of the Texas Thoroughbred….
More than $200,000 Raised for PDJF during “Jockeys and Jeans” at Indiana Grand
A packed house came together Saturday, May 30 for the second annual “Jockeys & Jeans” at Indiana Grand Racing & Casino. As a result, a total of $201,078 was raised….
Favorites Infectious, Supermason Score in Texas Stallion Stakes at Lone Star
Lone Star Park on Saturday presented two divisions of the Texas Stallion Stakes for 3-year-olds, and favorites scored big wins in both races. Infectious, bred and owned by W. S…..
Colorado Silver Cup Yearling Sale Consignments due June 26
Consignments for the annual Silver Cup Yearling Sale, sponsored by the Colorado Thoroughbred Breeders Association, are due June 26. This year’s sale will be held on Saturday, August 8, at….
Age is Just a Number for 10-year-old Stalwart Tee at Indiana Grand
At the age of ten, Stalwart Tee is proving that age is only a number. The Lil E Tee gelding will make his second start of 2015 when he steps….
Okey Dokey Kyle, Zealous Vision Win Oklahoma Stallion Stakes at Will Rogers
Will Rogers Downs on Saturday hosted a pair of Oklahoma Stallion Stakes for 3-year-olds with Okey Dokey Kyle taking the colts and geldings division and Zealous Vision scoring in the….
Epic Weekend for Texas-breds with Four Open Stakes Winners, Two Graded
While American Pharoah and Floyd Mayweather both delivered knockout punches on the racetrack and in the boxing ring on Saturday, Texas-breds also scored some major wins with two graded stakes….
Undefeated Indiana-bred I’m Workin On It Wins Prairie Meadows Stakes
After posting two impressive wins at Oaklawn Park, Indiana-bred I’m Workin On It stepped up to stakes company in the $75,000 Goldfinch Stakes on April 25 at Prairie Meadows and….
Colorado-Bred Get Happy Mister Wins Grade 3 at Santa Anita
Colorado-bred Get Happy Mister, idle since Aug. 16 at Arapahoe Park, rated kindly and roared up the rail to take Sunday’s Grade 3, $100,000 San Simeon Stakes by a length….
CANTER Colorado Horse to Compete for National Glory in Kentucky
Fist Pump’s closest brush with glory was running second in a couple of minor stakes at Ruidoso Downs in New Mexico, but by this fall, he might just become a….
Indiana Grand Meet Opens Tuesday, April 21
Nine races will kick off the 13th season of Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse racing Tuesday, April 21 at Indiana Grand Racing & Casino. A total of eight Thoroughbred races and….
OTRP Fundraiser to Feature Artwork of Oklahoma-bred Star Highland Ice
The Oklahoma Thoroughbred Retirement Program will be participating in the ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) national Help A Horse Day with a two- day….
OKC Summer Sale Set for August 16
The Carter Sales Co.’s OKC Summer Sale, which posted record-breaking figures last year, will be held this year on Sunday, August 16, at the Oklahoma City State Fairgrounds. The sale….
Western Bloodstock to Conduct Thoroughbred Sales in Texas
The Texas Thoroughbred Association (TTA) and Lone Star Park at Grand Prairie announced today that they have entered into an agreement with Western Bloodstock Ltd. for the production of public….
Five Tips for a Successful Spring Turnout
(from Purina Animal Nutrition) After a long, snowy winter in many parts of the country, people and horses alike are eager to get out and enjoy spring warmth and sunshine…..
First Winner for Alabama Stallion Sky Hollister
Alabama stallion Sky Hollister’s first starter also became his first winner when his daughter Mrs Peacock won a maiden special weight contest at Mountaineer Park on March 31. Not only….
Thoroughbred Athletes Celebrates ASPCA Help A Horse Day on April 26
Thoroughbred Athletes will be celebrating the ASPCA (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) national Help A Horse Day on April 26 and competing for a chance….
Oklahoma-bred More Than Even Wins Another Stakes at Will Rogers Downs
Again proving her affinity for Will Rogers Downs, Doyle Williams’ homebred More Than Even captured Monday’s $53,000 Wilma Mankiller Stakes for fillies and mares at the Claremore track. This marked….