May, 2023 | Horse Racing Free Tips

Paul Sapienza Elmont/Belmont Parade Set For June 3

The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) and the Elmont Parade Committee announced that the Paul Sapienza Elmont/Belmont Parade will be held Saturday, June 3.

Named for the late Paul Sapienza, a lifelong Elmont resident and former president of the Elmont Chamber of Commerce, the 15th annual parade will again serve as the traditional kickoff to the Belmont Stakes Racing Festival.

The event will kick off at approximately 10 a.m. with marchers starting in the parking lot of the Alva T. Stanforth Sports Complex next to the Elmont Library (700 Hempstead Turnpike) and proceeding west on Hempstead Turnpike, before making a sharp right turn through Gate 5 at Belmont.

Individuals interested in marching in this year's parade should assemble at 9:30 a.m. in the Alva T. Stanforth Sports Complex.

Among the participants will be elected officials, local leaders, marching bands from Elmont public schools, members of the police and fire departments and local youth organizations. The parade distance is approximately 1.4 miles.

This year's grand marshals will be Ken Rosner, Superintendent of the Elmont Union Free School District; Kevin Dougherty, Principal of the Elmont Memorial High School; and Scott Cushing, longtime community leader.

For additional information and details on hospitality offerings, ticket packages and pricing for the Belmont Stakes, visit www.BelmontStakes.com. For full terms and conditions, visit https://www.belmontstakes.com/tickets.

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Noms Open For 2023 Tbred Industry Employee Awards

Nominations for the 2023 Thoroughbred Industry Employee Awards are open and will continue through Sunday, July 16. Held in America for the first time in 2016, the TIEA awards are sponsored by Godolphin in association with The Jockey Club, the

National Horsemen's Benevolent and Protection Association, the Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association, and the Breeders' Cup. Godolphin also sponsors equivalent awards in Ireland, Australia, Great Britain, and France.

Cash prizes totaling $122,000 will be awarded to winners and two finalists in a total of seven categories. In addition, runners-up will also receive monetary awards for the first time in 2023. The awards are the Dr. J. David “Doc” Richardson Community Award, Katherine McKee Administration Award, Dedication to Breeding Award, Dedication to Racing Award, Newcomer Award, and the Support Services and Leadership Award.

TIEA also announced the return of category sponsors Churchill Downs, Hallway Feeds, NYRA, Hagyard Equine Medical Institute, the NTRA and Keeneland, who will host the Awards Ceremony Tuesday, Oct. 17, at the entertainment center.

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‘Unknown’ No More: Olympic Thoroughbreds Will Now Have Breeding Displayed

At next year's Paris Olympic Games, Thoroughbreds competing in any of the equestrian disciplines – dressage, show jumping and eventing – will, for the first time, be recognised in the starting lists and results. In past Olympics, the retired Thoroughbred racehorses competing were listed only as 'breeding unknown.'

The agreement follows discussions between the European and Mediterranean Horseracing Federation (EMHF), the World Breeding Federation for Sports Horses (WBFSH), the Federation Equestre Internationale (FEI) and the International Stud Book Committee (ISBC) and will extend also to all FEI competitions. The issue arose because, under a Memorandum of Understanding between the FEI and the WBFSH, only member stud books of the WBFSH have historically been credited, and the WBFSH only has members that specifically breed horses for the Olympic disciplines.

The arrangement was welcomed by Dr. Paull Khan, Secretary-General of the EMHF and a member of the Steering Group of the International Forum for the Aftercare of Racehorses (IFAR): “Much effort is made around the world to encourage the owners of retired racehorses to explore second careers for them. This recognition will both further the message that Thoroughbreds do go on to compete with distinction in other equestrian disciples and prompt more Thoroughbred owners to consider this retirement option for their racehorses”.

Nadine Brandtner, General Manager of the WBFSH added: “The WBFSH recognises the extensive influence the Thoroughbred has had on sport horse breeding and development, and that undoubtedly the Thoroughbred deserves recognition. Furthermore, the initiative to encourage second careers for retired Thoroughbreds is a vital effort to maintain the social license to operate. We believe that it is the entire equine sector that must stand together to face this challenge, and so it is natural that the WBFSH would support this”.

The FEI's Director of Governance and Institutional Affairs, Francisco Lima, confirmed that this development carries the full support of the FEI.

Simon Cooper, Vice-Chair of the ISBC, added: “The International Stud Book Committee is delighted that Thoroughbreds will now be recognised for their participation and success in equestrian sports. The ISBC is grateful to EMHF, WBFSH and the FEI for working together alongside the ISBC to support this recognition of off-the-track racehorses. Thoroughbreds have consistently shown that their athleticism, attitude and adaptability so often make for a successful second career in equestrian sports. The ISBC's 68 Approved Thoroughbred Stud Books across the world will be supporting IFAR, WBFSH and the FEI in promoting post-racing opportunities and ensuring recognition for these Thoroughbreds”.

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Nominations Now Open For 2023 Thoroughbred Industry Employee Awards

Nominations for the 2023 Thoroughbred Industry Employee Awards opened today, Tuesday, May 9, and will close Sunday, July 16. The TIEAs were held in America for the first time in 2016.

Godolphin, the global racing and breeding operation founded by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, is the principal sponsor of the awards in association with The Jockey Club, the National Horsemen's Benevolent and Protection Association, the Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association, and the Breeders' Cup. Godolphin also sponsors equivalent awards in Ireland, Australia, Great Britain, and France.

TIEA is also pleased to announce that our category sponsors, which lent their support last year, will be returning as sponsors again for 2022. They are Keeneland, Churchill Downs, Hallway Feeds, NYRA, Hagyard Equine Medical Institute, and the NTRA.

Keeneland has once again graciously agreed to host the Awards Ceremony which will be held Tuesday, October 17th, at the entertainment center.

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