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Triple South African G1 Winner Ebony Flyer Dies at 18
3+ hour, 35+ min ago (255+ words) Ebony Flyer and trainer Justin Snaith at the beach in Cape Town Ebony Flyer at maturity stood at least 17hh 1 inch, yet she was speedy enough to win over 1000 meters on debut as a 2-year-old in May at Kenilworth for Justin…...
Breeders' Cup Announces International Challenge Races
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (253+ words) Fourteen countries on five continents will host races from the Breeders' Cup Challenge Series: Win and You're In as the international qualifier for the Breeders' Cup World Championships enters its 20th year in 2026." Breeders' Cup has allocated a record $6.5 million in…...
Multiple Group 1 Winner Hawk Wing Dies of Colic at 26
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (407+ words) Hawk Wing wins the Eclipse Stakes at Sandown The superb miler Hawk Wing has died at age 26 due to colic, according to reports in Japan." The Kentucky-bred son of Woodman was a top-class miler at a golden time for Ballydoyle…...
Renowned Equine Veterinarian Hunt Dies
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (529+ words) Renowned equine veterinarian Dr. Bob Hunt died Oct. 9 from cancer. He was 69, according to friends and colleagues. A surgeon at Hagyard Equine Medical Institute near Lexington, Hunt was regarded as one of the country's finest veterinarians and treated some of…...
Industry Voices: Smartest Investment is Youth
8+ mon, 4+ week ago (1032+ words) Horse racing frequently talks about the importance of fan building, owner development, and growing our workforce. But imagine if the leading organizations in Thoroughbred racing truly joined forces to invest in tomorrow's fans, workforce, and owners. Horse racing frequently talks…...
Zulu Kingdom Conquers American Turf
9+ mon, 2+ week ago (656+ words) Despite being at a distance that left connections concerned, Zulu Kingdom proved his talent was too strong May 3 when winning the $924,780 American Turf Stakes (G1T) at Churchill Downs. Zulu Kingdom wins the American Turf Stakes at Churchill Downs A strong 2-year-old…...
Mineshaft Pensioned From Stud Duty at 26
10+ mon, 1+ week ago (350+ words) The 2003 Horse of the Year and son of A.P. Indy will live out his retirement at Lane's End, where he was born and raised. The stallion is in excellent health and will be pensioned at the farm, according to Lane's End....