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An accident at the OBS June Breeze-Up show has left Marcelo Cardoso speech impaired and unable to walk, and requiring serious rehabilitation therapy. The racing world's generosity is appreciated. Story
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Gofundme Started for Marcelo Cardoso, Injured in June Breeze Show Accident
Marcelo Cardoso, who suffered two extensive brain bleeds when the horse he was breezing June 12 at the OBS June breeze-up show broke down, has been transferred to the Brooks Rehabilitation Hospital in...
https://www.thoroughbreddailynews.com/gofundme-started-for-marcelo-cardoso-injured-in-june-breeze-show-accident/
about 2 months ago
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Classic Remi in today's
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3 months ago
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Who were the fastest maidens of the week last week? Check out this
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4 months ago
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Destined to be an instant classic from Remi Bellocq for
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Check out our new feature in
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The Five Fastest Maidens For the Week of Apr. 7-15, 2025
This week, we debut a new feature: who were the five fastest maidens to race in North America last week, as measured by the Beyer Speed figures? We count them down. 5. TROUBLESHOOTING, KEE 4/10 ā 5 1/...
https://www.thoroughbreddailynews.com/the-five-fastest-maidens-for-the-week-of-apr-7-15-2025/
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Here's a horrifying story in tonight's
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Under Project 2025, Will the Nation's Wild Horses be Safe?
It's one sentence among tens of thousands encompassing 900 pages, but when it comes to the future of and welfare of the nation's wild horses and burros, it is frightening and to be taken seriously. āC...
https://www.thoroughbreddailynews.com/under-project-2025-will-the-nations-wild-horses-be-safe/
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Very important story from
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on the negative impacts this will have--not just to Europe, but to America.
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Watching Brief for Bloodstock World as Trump Enforces Trade Tariffs
It felt more doomsday than liberation day as the world ā especially those people who do business with America ā awaited President Trump's address from the White House on trade tariffs. In the bloodsto...
https://www.thoroughbreddailynews.com/watching-brief-for-bloodstock-world-as-trump-enforces-trade-tariffs/
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The U.S. horse racing industry expresses concern on how the tariffs against Canada will be an economic negative for us in the U.S.
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How Will Tariffs Against Canada Affect Horse Racing? Perhaps Substantially
In anticipation of the 25% blanket tariff on all Canadian goods entering the U.S. expected to be enacted April 2, the Canadian Thoroughbred Horse Society (CTHS) has issued an advisory to its members, ...
https://www.thoroughbreddailynews.com/how-will-tariffs-against-canada-affect-horse-racing-perhaps-substantially/
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Well worth a read from Dan Ross in today's
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I loved writing this story about Taylor Made's program to replace their "legacy" breeders in today's
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Racing Needs New Breeders. Taylor Made is Developing Them
The success of partnerships over the past few years hasn't escaped the notice of anyone in horse racing. Not only can people now invest hundreds of dollars and get a piece of a Derby winner, but the o...
https://www.thoroughbreddailynews.com/racing-needs-new-breeders-taylor-made-is-developing-them/
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š£ļø "You can go see the horse, touch the horse, see the farm. That's the tangible part. And the intangible is the investment side." Taylor Made Farm introduces Taylor Made Premier Mare Packages, developing a new generation of breeders. TDN's
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Racing Needs New Breeders. Taylor Made is Developing Them
The success of partnerships over the past few years hasn't escaped the notice of anyone in horse racing. Not only can people now invest hundreds of dollars and get a piece of a Derby winner, but the o...
https://www.thoroughbreddailynews.com/racing-needs-new-breeders-taylor-made-is-developing-them/
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š£ļø "Staying at home, no matter who we run against, we got a nice horse and he deserves the chance." Baeza (McKinzie), the 3-year-old, half-brother to Classic winners Mage and Dornoch, is joining the GI Kentucky Derby trail. TDN's Steve Sherack has the latest.
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Baeza - the Half-Brother to Classic Winners Mage and Dornoch - Targeting Santa Anita Derby
C R K Stable and Grandview Equine's Baeza (McKinzieāPuca, by Big Brown), the 3-year-old, half-brother to Classic winners Mage (Good Magic) and Dornoch (Good Magic), is joining the GI Kentucky Derby tr...
https://www.thoroughbreddailynews.com/baeza-the-half-brother-to-classic-winners-mage-and-dornoch-targeting-santa-anita-derby
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I love how Remi Bellocq's mind works. It's been cold here in the Northeast! In Friday's
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If you only read one thing today: where are Silky Sullivan's remains? Even the FBI can't find them. We look into it
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Whatever Happened to Silky Sullivan's Remains? The Mystery May Never Be Solved
After Golden Gate Fields ran its last race on June 9, 2024, there was plenty of business that still had to be dealt with, and it went beyond the mundane tasks of selling such items as the pots and pan...
https://www.thoroughbreddailynews.com/whatever-happened-to-silky-sullivans-remains-the-mystery-may-never-be-solved/
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As seen with greats such as Man o' War and Seattle Slew, it's been a longstanding practice for US farms to utilize stallion riding as a form of fitness. Though not as common today, there are still a few that carry on the tradition, including WinStar Farm. Read the story by TDNās Jill Williams.
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Healthy Strides: WinStar Sends Stallions for a Spin Under Saddle
With breeding sheds opening last week across North America, farms have been quietly preparing stallions for the demanding months ahead of them. All jokes about them having the best jobs aside, stallio...
https://www.thoroughbreddailynews.com/healthy-strides-winstar-sends-stallions-for-a-spin-under-saddle/
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Very sad story. GoFundMe page displayed in today's
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Donate to Andre Lynch Palliative Care and Children's Trust, organized by Lesley Campion
As some of you may already know, our lifelong friend and fellow horsem⦠Lesley Campion needs your support for Andre Lynch Palliative Care and Children's Trust
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More and more, people are only breeding to first-year stallions. Here, Charlie O'Connor makes the case for the value of Coolmore's quartet of third-year stallions. Video
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Stallion Insights: Charlie O'Connor Explains Why Breeders Should Consider Coolmore's Third-Year Sire Quartet
Ashford Stud's Golden Pal, Corniche, Epicenter and Jack Christopher will all be represented by their first crop of weanlings in 2025. Charlie O'Connorā¦
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If you read just one thing today, it should be this, by John Sikura in
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Letter To The Editor: Gulfstream, Santa Anita, And Decoupling
Pegasus Day at Gulfstream is one of my most enjoyable days at the races. The melding of great entertainment, world-class horses, and a great vibe shows racing at its best. It is expensive to put on an...
https://www.thoroughbreddailynews.com/letter-to-the-editor-gulfstream-santa-anita-and-decoupling/
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Carlo Vaccarezza has launched a new horsemen's group in South Florida to try to gain control to represent owners and trainers. Story
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With Decoupling Threats Casting Doubt On Future of Gulfstream Park, Owner Vaccarezza Pushing For New Group To Represent South Florida Horsemen
When it was announced by The Stronach Group (TSG) earlier this month that it had the blessing of the group representing horsemen in South Florida to push for the decoupling of the track's racing and c...
https://www.thoroughbreddailynews.com/with-decoupling-threats-casting-doubt-on-future-of-gulfstream-park-owner-vaccarezza-pushing-for-new-group-to-represent-south-florida-horsemen/
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Remi's take on the recent spate of jockeys misjudging the finish line...
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If you read only one thing today, it should be Brian Sheerin's story on Aidan Coleman, struggling to find a new life after a riding injury ended his career, in today's
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Aidan Coleman: "They Say 'A Sportsman Dies Twice' And I Promise You It's True"
On the morning of Jonbon's ninth Grade 1 win in the Clarence House Chase at Ascot last Saturday, the recently-retired Aidan Coleman, who partnered Nicky Henderson's chaser to four of those top-level t...
https://www.thoroughbreddailynews.com/aidan-coleman-they-say-a-sportsman-dies-twice-and-i-promise-you-its-true/
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9 months ago
"I couldn't believe my house survived...I've been here all morning just keeping an eye on things." Dan Ross continues to check in with horsemen and women, along with Santa Anita Park staff and others connected to the track as they keep an eye on the wildfires nearby. Read the latest š
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Los Angeles Wildfires: Santa Anita Safe, Nearby Communities Devastated
Wildfires propelled by unusually strong Santa Ana winds swept across Los Angeles Tuesday and into the night, breaking out near several densely populated neighborhoods including Altadena, Pasadena and ...
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Fasig-Tipton has issued a $25,000 challenge grant to raise money for Stable Recovery, the innovative program started by Frank Taylor, in honor of his Special Eclipse. Details, donation link in the story below.
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Fasig-Tipton Issues $25,000 Matching Grant in Honor of Taylor's Eclipse
To honor Frank Taylor's Special Eclipse Award, Fasig-Tipton has issued a $25,000 matching grant to benefit Taylor's Stable Recovery program, the sales company announced Friday morning. Fasig-Tipton wi...
https://www.thoroughbreddailynews.com/fasig-tipton-issues-25000-matching-grant-in-honor-of-taylors-eclipse/
9 months ago
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9 months ago
The third part in our series on value sires in Europe by
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, looks at stallions in the ā¬10,000 to ā¬19,999 fee bracket. Value Sires Podium š„Bradsell š„Henry Longfellow š„Triple Time
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Value Sires Part III: Commercial Selection Box
For this third part in our series on value sires in Europe, we are approaching the level where the word value perhaps becomes more meaningful in that we are dealing with stallions in the ā¬10,000 to ā¬1...
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Great light in in the sky this morning in Newmarket. A return to colder, drier weather after yesterdayās rain & the weekendās snow. Currently zero degrees but surprisingly little frost. A cold wind. Forecast high 4.
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Who do you like in the Derby? TD Thornton shares his inital top 12 in today's
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. Agree or not? Let us know!
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TDN Derby Top 12: Off and Running with Into Mischief (4), Uncle Mo (2) Colts Leading Season's First Rankings
We're inside the 16-week mark for the May 3 GI Kentucky Derby. That's roughly 168,000 minutes until post time, but who's counting? The initial Top 12 rankings are largely based on 2-year-old form, but...
https://www.thoroughbreddailynews.com/tdn-derby-top-12-off-and-running-with-into-mischief-4-uncle-mo-2-colts-leading-seasons-first-rankings/
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TDN's 2024 in Photos šø August 24: John Velazquez throws flowers in the winnerās circle after winning the GI Travers Stakes aboard 'TDN Rising Star' Fierceness (City of Light).
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šÆšµ Kizuna has now followed the example set by his feted sire Deep Impact to become Japan's champion sire for the first time. Meanwhile, Nadal was champion first-season sire in the country for 2024.Ā
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Kizuna Emulates Sire Deep Impact with First Championship
It was inevitable really. Kizuna (Jpn), the Tokyo Yushun (Japanese Derby) winner of 2013 and champion first-season sire in 2019, has now followed the example set by his feted sire Deep Impact (Jpn) to...
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Happy New Year from the
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Who wouldn't root for the Bell family of Mill Ridge Farm and the success of Oscar Performance? Interesting stat revealed in today's
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Another Winner in Japan for Oscar Performance
Oscar Performance (Kitten's Joy) was an outstanding turf horse, winning four Grade I's on the grass. And he's been a quality stallion, with his progeny headlined by the likes of Grade I winner Trikari...
https://www.thoroughbreddailynews.com/another-winner-in-japan-for-oscar-performance/
9 months ago
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In today's
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catches up with Jaime Roth from LNJ Foxwoods to talk about their superstar filly Earhart, a 2022 Arqana yearling purchase.
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Earhart, the Filly That Can Fly
These are the dog days of the racing season at Woodbine. The weather is cold, the meet is winding down and the circuit's best horses have been turned out waiting for the spring. Some have headed to Fl...
https://www.thoroughbreddailynews.com/earhart-the-filly-that-can-fly/
10 months ago
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Great story by our Alan Carasso, and well worth a read.
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10 months ago
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A little Vatican humor from Remi Bellocq in today's
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Itās a v. wet stormy evening in Newmarket but through the day it was rather nice because it mostly wasnāt raining & itās v. mild. Tarbat Ness particularly enjoyed the conditions as he rolled in the mud after work. Heās a v. happy horse. Aim is for him to run over hurdles at Huntingdon on Sunday.
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looks like it's going to be a while before Paco Lopez is able to ride again.
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Lopez Accepts Responsibility for Striking Horse in Face with Whip; Will Begin Indefinite Suspension
Speaking publicly for the first time since he was caught on video striking the horse National Law (Constitution) in the face with his whip after the field crossed the wire in Tuesday's fifth race at P...
https://www.thoroughbreddailynews.com/lopez-accepts-responsibility-for-striking-horse-in-the-face-with-whip/
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Georges Rimaud isn't sure what the fuss over his retirement is all about, but he unquestionably leaves big shoes to fill. I interview him for today's
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`It's Been a Great Time:' Georges Rimaud on his Pending Retirement
After a quarter century at the helm of the French division of the Aga Khan Studs, Georges Rimaud will step down from that role at the end of December, making this Deauville December Sale his last. Rim...
https://www.thoroughbreddailynews.com/its-been-a-great-time-georges-rimaud-on-his-pending-retirement/
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"What we really, really have to improve upon here in France is the depth we can offer at the top end of the catalog. We need more Classic broodmares going to the best stallions." Q&A with Arqana President Olivier Delloye on SirePower+ āļø
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SirePower+: Q and A With Olivier Delloye On Eve of Arqana Sale
Ten days ago, the Arqana sales company announced the launch of SirePower+, a tailored financing programme which offers breeders the opportunity to have 50% of their 2025 stallion covering fee financed...
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Former Todd Pletcher assistant Amelia Green sent out a winner in her first ever start as a trainer with On Command (Omaha Beach
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Former Pletcher Assistant Amelia Green Sends out Winner in Her First Try
Amelia Green, 31, whose most recent racetrack job was as an assistant trainer to Todd Pletcher, wasted no time getting her own training career off to a fast as she won Sunday's first race at Aqueduct ...
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Think vets are wrong when they scratch your horse? Think again. Some fascinating stats from
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In Numbers: Scratched Horses Significantly More Likely To Need Extended Rest
This year's Breeders' Cup had a touch of deja vu all over again thanks to a series of veterinary scratches in the lead up to the event, some of which didn't exactly sit well with connections. The one ...
https://www.thoroughbreddailynews.com/in-numbers-scratched-horses-significantly-more-likely-to-need-extended-rest/
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š£ļø "Kids To The Cup changed the course of my life and those of so many other young racing fans forever.ā How did they get Hooked on Racing? Hear from Parx announcer Jessica Paquette and SF Racingās Caroline Wilson as our TDN's series continues.
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Hooked on Racing: Jessica Paquette and Caroline Wilson
How did we get hooked on this sport? We all have stories about how our love affair developed and blossomed. The TDN will be reaching out to numerous notable people in the industry to get their stories...
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āShe was a bit late deliveringāa couple of weeks overdueābut everything went smoothly and she had a beautiful, really long legged colt." Australia's most decorated racemare, Winx, welcomed her third foal, a colt by Snitzel, on Monday morning.
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Wondermare Winx Welcomes Snitzel Colt
Australia's most decorated racemare, Winx (Aus) (Street Cry {Ire}), welcomed her third foal, a colt by Snitzel (Aus), on Monday morning. Winx endured a challenging start to her breeding career when he...
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cartoon from Remi Bellocq is one for the older among us racing fans!
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Chilly enough in Newmarket today but basically just lovely with this glorious sunshine. And no wind. A great start to the day with Jack Quinlan giving Tarbat Ness another very good jumping lesson over the hurdles at the Links.
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Here's tonight's Hooked on Racing
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Hooked on Racing: Jason Beem and Barry Irwin
Over the past week, the TDN has been asking racing personalities with no family involvement in racing what the moment was that got them hooked. Jason Beem, track announcer and podcast host I grew up a...
https://www.thoroughbreddailynews.com/hooked-on-racing-jason-beem-and-barry-irwin/
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š£ļø āThere's no shortage of quality in the catalogue.ā Jimmy George runs through the Tattersalls December Mare Sale with
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December Mares Sale: 'A Jewel Can Be Found Anywhere'
The Tattersalls December Sale is played out, akin to panto season, over two weeks, matinees and evening performances, incorporating almost every facet of the bloodstock sales business, from foals to y...
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