by HorseMinute.com | Jan 21, 2025 | Horse Breeding
Edward Bowen, a long-time racing journalist and historian, passed away at the age of 82 at his home in Versailles, Kentucky. Bowen served as the Blood-Horse Editor-In-Chief from 1987-1992 and spent 24 years as the president of the Grayson-Jockey Club Research...
by HorseMinute.com | Jan 21, 2025 | Horse Breeding
Nominations are now open for the 2025 Irish Thoroughbred Industry Employee Awards, which recognize and reward the skills and dedication of those in the Thoroughbred breeding and racing industry. Anyone can nominate a friend or colleague for an award, with nominations...
by HorseMinute.com | Jan 21, 2025 | Horse Breeding
Turkish developer Hungri Games has partnered with Base to expand its MUNITY game series to Coinbase’s L2 blockchain Base, aiming to increase accessibility and reduce costs. The MUNITY platform currently includes three games: Stutengarten, M-Deed, and Metahorse Unity,...
by HorseMinute.com | Jan 20, 2025 | Horse Breeding
South Africa has shown success in rugby, but its racing prospects have been bleak in recent years due to a ban on exporting horses to the EU. The ban was lifted in March, leading to optimism in the industry. Investment from key figures like Mary Slack and...
by HorseMinute.com | Jan 19, 2025 | Horse Breeding
Mapperley Stud principal Simms Davison is heading to New Zealand Bloodstock’s National Yearling Sales after breeding the Gr.3 Wellington Cup winner Wolfgang. The son of Puccini was bred on the farm and offered for sale at Karaka in 2020 but failed to meet his reserve,...
by HorseMinute.com | Jan 19, 2025 | Horse Breeding
Lost Ark, a Grade 3-placed, multiple stakes winner, will begin his stud career at Northern Dawn Stables in Ontario at a fee of CA$4,000. The 5-year-old son of Violence is seen as attractive for the Ontario breeding market due to his versatility in distance and racing...
