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Wasn't it just a few weeks ago that we were all complaining about the Breeders' Cup Classic lacking intrigue? Now, if everything falls into place, this might be one of the most highly-anticipated Classics of all-time. Of course, a lot has to be decided between now and Oct. 25, most importantly, whether or not reigning Horse of the Year Curlin ...

Darley America was one of the first farms to sign on up with TrueNicks in the fall of 2007 -- and it's official, the farm's stallions will remain in the TrueNicks fold for 2009. Darley America is home to 16 stallions including Street Cry (IRE) (TrueNicks,SRO) who is quickly emerging as the next important sire on the world stage. From his first ...

So I wandered over to the ol' sale grounds of Keeneland for an hour on Monday September, 8th. Man, what a learning experience the journey turned out to be. The most exciting aspect was to see how hot A. P. Indy was at this sale, just on the first day alone. To watch the pedigrees of all the horses offered and discover what sires people were fond ...

After many years in the same profession, it is not uncommon to feel the need for a new and greater challenge. Charlie Hayward fit that bill, so in November 2004, following a lengthy career in publishing, Hayward was named the president and CEO of the New York Racing Association.If it was a challenge he wanted, Hayward was in the right spot.In ...

After the hideous day on Wall Street Sept. 15, somehow the downturns at the Keeneland September yearling sale don't seem so bad. Actually, nobody complained much during the first week of the sale. The setbacks were expected and just about in the range that had been predicted by many people. The top of the market took the biggest hits. The number ...

The Jockey Club released the 2008 report of live foals (BloodHorse.com offers a free download here).  This report is important because it reveals some hard indicators of how the Thoroughbred industry is faring, with statistics that can be compared to previous years'.  Couple of interesting observations: Thoroughbred foal ...

B. Wayne Hughes' Spendthrift Farm in Lexington, Ky., has announced a major addition to its roster of stallions (story on BloodHorse.com). The farm, which currently stands four studs, will add a trio of newcomers for the 2009 Thoroughbred breeding season. Spendthrift's current line-up includes: Action This Day (SRO) Don't Get Mad ...

I have mixed feeling about Big Brown racing in the newly-created Monmouth Stakes this weekend. On one hand, I am happy to see the Derby winner running at all. After the Belmont, most of us probably thought there was little chance he would ever see the racetrack again, especially considering the fragility of his feet. I've said this many times ...

  NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, January 4, 2008 Contact: Robert Bolson, Director of Corporate Marketing Blood-Horse Publications (859) 276-6809; rbolson@bloodhorse.com     BLOOD-HORSE PUBLICATIONS AND PEDIGREE RESEARCH LAUNCH TRUENICKS   Lexington, KY - Blood-Horse Publications announces the launch of ...

  NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, January 3, 2008 Contact: Robert Bolson, Director of Corporate Marketing Blood-Horse Publications (859) 276-6809; rbolson@bloodhorse.com     BEN HUFFMAN TO BE FRIDAY'S GUEST ON BLOODHORSE.COM ''TALKIN' HORSES''   Lexington, KY - Join Ben Huffman, racing secretary for ...