by HorseMinute.com | Jun 23, 2025 | Horse Racing Industry
Trainer Mindy Willis announced the retirement of Sunlit Song, the 2023 Texas Thoroughbred Association horse of the year, after a remarkable 10-year career with 50 starts, 19 wins, and earnings exceeding $800,000. Bred and owned by Carolyn R. Barnett and Becky Harding,...
by HorseMinute.com | Jun 23, 2025 | Horse Racing Industry
Due to excessive heat forecasted for Monday, Finger Lakes Gaming & Racetrack has rescheduled live racing originally planned for that day to Thursday, June 26. This precautionary move prioritizes the safety of horses, jockeys, and all outdoor team members. The...
by HorseMinute.com | Jun 22, 2025 | Horse Racing Industry
New York-bred Mo Plex, trained by Jeremiah Englehart and ridden by Joe Ramos, captured the Grade 3 Ohio Derby at Thistledown with a career-best 96 Beyer Speed Figure, showcasing his ability to handle two turns for the first time. After a strong start to his career...
by HorseMinute.com | Jun 22, 2025 | Horse Racing Industry
House Wrecker, a seven-year-old racehorse, tragically fell during the 4th race at Canterbury Park and was subsequently euthanized, an incident that was not widely disclosed or discussed publicly. A spectator named Michael from Minnesota shared his distressing...
by HorseMinute.com | Jun 22, 2025 | Horse Racing Industry
The 157th Belmont Stakes, the final race in the Triple Crown series, will take place on Saturday, June 7, 2025, at Saratoga Race Course in New York. This year, there will be no Triple Crown winner as Sovereignty, the Kentucky Derby winner, did not compete in the...
by HorseMinute.com | Jun 21, 2025 | Horse Racing Industry
Mo Plex showcased his versatility and stamina by winning the Grade 3 Ohio Derby at Thistledown, successfully handling the added distance of 1 1/8 miles in just his second start at that length. Trained by Jeremiah Englehart and ridden by Joseph Ramos, Mo Plex overcame...
