Japanese horse Equinox is set to retire after winning a record sixth straight Grade 1 race in last weekend’s Japan Cup, owner Silk Racing Co. said Thursday. Rated the No. 1 racehorse in the world, the four-year-old is an eight-time winner in 10 career starts and has produced a Japan record 2.2 billion yen ($15...
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World’s best racehorse Equinox retired
Silk Racing owners officially confirmed on Thursday that Equinox, acclaimed as the world’s best racehorse, has been retired to stud following his commanding victory in the Japan Cup. Trained by Tetsuya Kimura, Equinox concludes his racing career with an impressive record of 10 starts, boasting 8 wins, 2 runner-up finishes, and an unblemished mark of...
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Play shares the under-told story of Black jockeys in pre-Civil War times
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — A new stage production opening Thursday is hoping to tell its audience a bit of history they perhaps haven’t heard. After all, covering the stories you won’t see other places is exactly what this team does. During Tuesday night’s rehearsals, the stage was being set and lighting adjusted to each scene....
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Howden announce fresh sponsorships in Bahrain and Australia
Howden have announced two new horse racing sponsorships with The Bahrain Turf Club and Victoria Racing Club in Australia. The global insurance group will become platinum partner of the Bahrain Turf Series, which includes five fixtures delivering $880,000 in prize money and will also see Howden sponsoring two races at The Crown Prince’s Cup meeting...
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World racing commissioners call out HISA on data policy
In response to Monday’s announcement by the Horse Racing Integrity and Safety Authority of its data-disclosure policy, the Association of Racing Commissioners International issued the following statement. The president of the Association of Racing Commissioners International has again called on the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority to adhere to the provisions of the Federal Advisory...
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Gulfstream: Hall Of Famer John Velazquez Returning To ‘Second Home’ – Horse Racing News | Paulick Report
by Gulfstream Park Press Office|11.29.2023|12:07pm Hall of Fame and champion jockey John Velazquez says he’s returning to his “second home.” Velazquez, who spent the past two winters riding primarily in California, will return to South Florida to ride at Gulfstream Park’s Championship Meet and join one of the world’s most competitive and talented riding colonies....
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Southwell to stage jumpers’ bumper Sunday fixture as weather threatens meetings
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has confirmed that an additional jumpers’ bumper fixture will take place on the all-weather at Southwell on Sunday. The decision has been made due to the weather forecast for this weekend, which predicts significant periods of sub-zero temperatures that could cause disruption to the scheduled jumps fixtures, including the big...
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NYTHA President Nominee Q&A: Chad Summers
The position of New York Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association (NYTHA) president is up for grabs at a time of great upheaval for horse racing in the state. Belmont Park is poised to undergo a $455-million overhaul, after which Aqueduct is set to close its doors. Within a few years, horse racing in New York will look...
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Sports on TV for Thursday, November 30 – WTOP News
(All times Eastern) Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts Thursday, November 30 COLLEGE BASKETBALL (MEN’S) 6:30 p.m. FS1 — Texas… (All times Eastern) Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts Thursday, November 30 COLLEGE BASKETBALL (MEN’S) 6:30 p.m. FS1 — Texas Tech at Butler 7 p.m. BTN — New Orleans at Minnesota 9 p.m. ESPN2 —...
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At Deauville December, Golden Attitude Brings LNJ Foxwoods Full Circle
In 2012, bloodstock agent Alex Solis and Jason Litt traveled to the Arqana December Sale in Deauville on behalf of LNJ Foxwoods, who were just getting started in establishing an operation now known all over the world. Solis and Litt came in search of foundation mares for the fledgling operation, and found just that in...
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Watch & listen: Crank it up as Equinox rallies to win Japan Cup
Photo: Japan Racing Association You’re probably aware that Equinox, the world’s no. 1 horse, charged down the stretch in Sunday’s Grade 1 Japan Cup at Tokyo Racecourse to win by four lengths. You might even have seen a video of his impressive win. But you might not have seen this one, which has only the...
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Unveiling the Wealth of Titans: The net worth of the richest people in the Indian horse racing industry
In our upcoming article, we’ll take a closer look at the lives and money of the richest people in Indian horse racing. While it might seem tempting to try and make a lot of money through horse racing, it’s important to be smart and careful if you want to bet on it. Using good betting...