by HorseMinute.com | Oct 12, 2025 | Horse Breeding
The article presents a critical perspective on Jeff Gural, owner of two New York harness racing tracks, focusing on his frustration over a longstanding New York State rule (Section 4116.3) that prohibits track owners and executives from entering their own horses in...
by HorseMinute.com | Oct 11, 2025 | Horse Breeding
Laurelin, an undefeated Irish-bred filly owned by South African couple Jessica and Steven Jell and trained by British-born Graham Motion in Maryland, aims to maintain her perfect 5-for-5 record in the Grade 1, $800,000 Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup at Keeneland....
by HorseMinute.com | Oct 10, 2025 | Horse Breeding
Cavalieri, the undefeated 4-year-old Nyquist filly trained by Hall of Famer Bob Baffert, will not compete in the Breeders’ Cup Distaff on November 1, as Baffert confirmed she is being given time off but will return to racing. Cavalieri, owned by Peter Fluor and K.C....
by HorseMinute.com | Oct 10, 2025 | Horse Breeding
Arzak, a multiple Grade 2-winning millionaire and track-record setter by the leading sire Not This Time, has been purchased by Amsterdam Two Farm in Middleburgh, New York, to stand at stud for $6,000. Bred from a Tapit mare, Arzak had a successful racing career with...
by HorseMinute.com | Oct 10, 2025 | Horse Breeding
Chris Smith and his home-bred mare Messarado Blue won their first purple rug at the Horse of the Year Show (HOYS) in the opening international showjumping class, benefiting from a strategic break and careful preparation to peak at the right time. Their success was...
by HorseMinute.com | Oct 10, 2025 | Horse Breeding
The Alex Picov Memorial Championship, featuring the richest Ontario bred Quarter Horse Had to Be Ivory, headlines a special Thanksgiving Monday event at Ajax Downs. The $52,200 stakes race, along with the Ontario Sires Stakes Derby, will be part of a seven-race card...
