by HorseMinute.com | Mar 6, 2025 | Horse Breeding
Michael Gorham, a trainer with a background in horse racing, is preparing Omaha Omaha, a Virginia-bred colt, for the Virginia Derby. The Virginia Derby will now serve as a qualifying race for the Kentucky Derby, with the winner earning 50 Kentucky Derby points. Omaha...
by HorseMinute.com | Mar 6, 2025 | Horse Breeding
A coalition of Maryland off-track wagering facilities is pushing for legislation that would allow up to 4,000 historical horse racing terminals to be deployed in the state. The bill, SB 982, is sponsored by Sen. Paul Corderman and aims to help struggling OTBs by...
by HorseMinute.com | Mar 6, 2025 | Horse Breeding
The $400,000 Tampa Bay Derby (G3) at Tampa Bay Downs features a competitive field of seven entrants, with three stakes winners and five horses with Kentucky Derby qualification points. Chancer McPatrick, trained by Chad Brown, is a possible favorite with impressive...
by HorseMinute.com | Mar 6, 2025 | Horse Breeding
The Lagotto Romagnolo breed saw a significant increase in popularity following the announcement of the new royal arrival, with searches on The Kennel Club’s website up 723 percent. The breed gained attention after winning Crufts in 2023, with 327 puppies...
by HorseMinute.com | Mar 5, 2025 | Horse Breeding
A proposed 4,300-acre Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway logistics hub in Whitman, Arizona, has sparked concerns among local residents about the impact it will have on their community. Despite BNSF’s promises of economic growth, job creation, and tax revenue,...
by HorseMinute.com | Mar 5, 2025 | Horse Breeding
The article discusses Nancy’s journey as a “horse girl” and how she maintained her identity as such even after years of not riding. Despite societal expectations to outgrow childhood passions, Nancy and another woman at the airport gate shared a bond...
