The $1.25 million, Grade 1 Travers Stakes Saturday at Saratoga Race Course drew a strong field of seven 3-year-olds, with three entering the race off stakes victories. For the first time since 2017, the winners of each of the Triple Crown races will meet in the Travers, so it promises be a very important race in determining leadership in this competitive division heading into the fall months.
Month: August 2023
Noms Due Oct. 1 For Maryland Joe Kelly Award
Given by the Maryland Million Ltd. Board of Directors, nominations for the 2023 Joe Kelly Unsung Hero Award are due by Oct. 1, the organization said in a release Thursday.
This year's recipient will receive a $1,000 honorarium and be recognized at the Sip & Win event and during Jim McKay Maryland Million Day at Laurel Park on Saturday, Oct. 14.
Potential nominees should embody characteristics that are valuable, but often go unrewarded. They should be honest, hardworking, humble and should set a good example through their principles and actions.
Nominees that are not selected for the award will be considered in the future without further need for submission.
Kelly, the first and only publicist for the Jim McKay Maryland Million Day racing program, was involved from the introduction of the concept in 1985 until his death in 2012.
Recent recipients include, Heather Cellinesi, Ahesahmahk Dahn, Brenda Herzog and Fran Burns.
Nominee must have:
- Demonstrated a particular commitment, impact or contribution to the Thoroughbred industry or equine community in general;
- Been involved in the Thoroughbred industry in Maryland for at least five years.
Nomination must include:
- A completed nomination form, online or hard copy;
- A recommendation letter of 500 words or less expounding on the reasons for your nomination.
Return all documents to: Maryland Million Ltd.,Attn: Becky Remsberg, 321 Main Street, Reisterstown, MD, 21136 or email bremsberg@marylandthoroughbred.com.
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Bidding Now Open For Fasig-Tipton August Digital Sale
Fasig-Tipton has cataloged 146 entries for its August Digital Sale, which may now be viewed at digital.fasigtipton.com. Bidding is now open and closes Tuesday, Aug. 29, at 2 p.m. ET.
The catalog features horses of racing age, breeding stock, yearlings, and weanlings. The offerings are located in 14 states, as well as Ontario, Canada.
“This is our largest digital sale to date since launching the platform in March of 2022,” said Leif Aaron, Fasig-Tipton Director of Digital Sales. “We have a particularly strong group of racehorses, as this sale works well as an outlet for stables as the summer race meets draw to a close. We are also pleased to welcome several new consignors to the platform, which demonstrates the increasing popularity of Fasig-Tipton Digital.”
Entries include:
– More than 50 horses of racing age, including stakes and graded stakes performers, as well as maiden, allowance, stakes, and claiming level horses. Several prominent racing stables are represented, including 14 entries from DJ Stable.
– More than 50 broodmares, including mares in foal to Good Magic, Dialed In, McKinzie, and War of Will.
– Broodmare prospects by Arrogate, Curlin, Gun Runner, Empire Maker, Munnings, More Than Ready, and Nyquist.
To create an account or register to bid, prospective buyers should visit digital.fasigtipton.com.
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2023 Pat O’Brien Stakes at a Glance
A year ago, a victory in Del Mar’s Pat O’Brien Stakes was worth a free trip east for the Breeders’ Cup. A free spot and travel expenses to the Big Ass Fans Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile will be on the line again in Saturday’s edition, but the trip will be quicker and easier this time for the winner.
