October, 2023 | Horse Racing Free Tips

Kentucky Horse Council: Who Will Care For Your Horse When You Can’t?

Good horse owners do their best to ensure their horses are cared for to the best of their ability, often having a team of farriers, veterinarians, barn owners and trusted friends to guide them through the journey of equine ownership. But what happens when an owner is no longer able to advocate on behalf of their horse?

The Kentucky Horse Council (KHC) will welcome Joshua Beam, partner at Dinsmore & Shohl law firm, for a candid conversation about how horse owners can prepare for their equines, dogs and cats to be taken care of should the need arise.

Wednesday, November 15

5:30 – 6:30 PM: Networking

6:30 – 7:00 PM: Dinner

7:00 – 8:00 PM: Presentation and Q&A Session

Kentucky Horse Park Visitor Center

4089 Iron Works Pike

Lexington, KY 40509

Click Here to Register!

“Planning for your pet's care when you're not there is something that can be hard to think about, but it's imperative to ensuring your horse–and other pets–don't end up in a potentially perilous welfare situation,” says Sarah Coleman, executive director of the Kentucky Horse Council. “The Kentucky Horse Council fields calls multiple times a year from relatives who have inherited animals – often with no experience in their upkeep and no idea what to do with them. This unintentional lack of planning adds angst to an already-stressful time.”

Though the situation can be tricky to navigate, having uncomfortable conversations while not under the pressure of a life-altering event gives horse owners the opportunity to consider multiple possibilities completely. This hour-long presentation will guide owners though multiple options of care for horses and other animals should he or she be unable to make decisions on their behalf. Beam will also offer words of advice on how to broach the potentially difficult subject matter with friends and family, how to choose a caretaker and what to consider when unlimited funds for horse care are not an option.

All equine enthusiasts are welcomed and audience questions are encouraged. Questions? Email info@kentuckyhorse.org

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Breeders’ Cup Veterinary Review Team Conducts Advanced Pre-Screening Ahead Of 2023 World Championships

Breeders' Cup Limited announced today that its Veterinary Review Team has conducted the first stage of an extensive assessment of the veterinary and treatment records associated with more than 200 potential contenders for the 2023 Breeders' Cup World Championships.

The 2023 Breeders' Cup World Championships, featuring 14 Grade 1 races and $31 million in purses and awards, will showcase the best Thoroughbreds from around the globe Nov. 3-4 at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, Calif.

Working in conjunction with Dr. Jennifer Durenberger of the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA), Dr. Will Farmer and Dr. Debbie Lamparter of the Breeders' Cup Veterinary Team, Dr. Jeff Blea and Dr. Timothy Grande of the California Horse Racing Board (CHRB), and Dr. Dionne Benson of 1/ST Racing led the initial review.

The second review, similar to the first, began once pre-entries were taken Oct. 23, and further hands-on exams will be conducted at Santa Anita Park beginning Oct. 27 and continuing up to race day. All contenders are subject to random physical examination at the determination of the Breeders' Cup Veterinary Team.

Conducted to this extent for the first time, the joint effort began in early October and is designed to ensure, to the fullest extent possible, that every horse aiming to compete in a Breeders' Cup race is fit to race before traveling to Santa Anita Park for the 40^th running of the Breeders' Cup World Championships. The process involves a thorough review of each horse's medical records and training and racing patterns, physical examinations conducted by veterinarians in relevant state racing jurisdictions, and the use of enhanced diagnostic tools, including PET scans and other modalities, in the event additional scrutiny is required.

“This enhancement to the best-in-class safety protocols already required by the Breeders' Cup provides an extra layer of veterinary oversight as we strive to ensure we are administering the safest two days of racing possible,” said Dora Delgado, Breeders' Cup Executive Vice President and Chief Racing Officer. “We would like to thank our veterinary team, the veterinarians at 1/ST Racing, the CHRB, HISA, and all the regulatory vets who were involved and our counterparts at tracks around the world for helping us execute this massive undertaking.”

The new protocol is an addition to the best-in-class safety and integrity protocols already in place ahead of the Breeders' Cup World Championships, which also include:

Extensive out of competition testing in the five months prior to the Breeders' Cup World Championships and additional pre-race testing performed by Horseracing Integrity and Welfare Unit (HIWU)-certified veterinarians.
A mandatory security check-in for international contenders Sunday, Oct. 29 by 10:00 p.m. PT and domestic contenders on Tuesday, Oct. 31 at 11:00 a.m. PT.
Enhanced on-site veterinary inspections, including hands-on examinations, random inspections, and observations on the track and around the stabling area including a mandatory under rider jog-up exam conducted every morning before training beginning Oct. 27.
Mandatory anti-doping testing carried out by HIWU-certified veterinarians and technicians on Tuesday, Oct. 31 of all Breeders' Cup contenders for banned substances.
Surface testing and maintenance overseen by Mick Peterson and Santa Anita Park surface experts.

Additional safety and integrity updates and protocols will be outlined ahead of the Nov. 3-4 Breeders' Cup World Championships.

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Juddmonte Farms Announces 2024 Fees For U.S. Stallions: Elite Power To Debut At $50,000

Juddmonte Farms in Lexington, Ky., has announced the advertised fees for its stallion roster ahead of the 2024 breeding season.

Earlier in the month, Juddmonte announced that Elite Power, the defending Eclipse champion sprinter, will take up stud duty at the farm after his final start in the Grade 1 Breeders' Cup Sprint.

A multiple Grade 1 winner with a record of eight wins, one second and one third from 12 career starts, he has amassed career earnings of $2,735,711 to date. A $900,000 yearling purchase from Keeneland September, the son of Curlin is out of a Classic-placed dam from the family of Eclipse champion 2-year-old Eliza.

Elite Power will stand for a fee of $50,000 live foal.

Mandaloun, a multiple Grade 1 winner of over $2 million will stand the 2024 season for a fee of $20,000 live foal.

The striking son of Into Mischief hails from one of the great families of the English and American stud books. On Mandaloun's female side, every mare but one over 12 generations earned black type. He was extremely well received by breeders in his first year at stud.

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Mill Ridge Farm Announces 2024 Stud Fees: Oscar Performance Standing For $25,000

Mill Ridge Farm has announced stud fees for the 2024 breeding season. Oscar Performance will stand for $25,000 LF, and Aloha West for $8,500 LF.

Price Bell, general manager of Mill Ridge Farm said, “Having two Breeders' Cup winners as stallions at Mill Ridge, in Oscar Performance who has made such an exciting start to his stud career, and now Aloha West is very rewarding. Breeders' Cup is where champions are crowned.”

Oscar Performance's undefeated 2-year-old son, Endlessly, is heading for the Nov. 3 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf. Endlessly is three-for-three, and a two-time Grade 3 winner, owned and bred by Jerry and John Amerman, who bred and raced Oscar Performance.

Oscar Performance was #1 for all sires of 2-year-olds on turf by progeny earnings for 2022. His first crop of 3-year-olds is led by Grade 2 winners Red Carpet Ready and Andthewinneris, as well as stakes winners Tumbarumba and Act a Fool, proving him a very exciting stallion whether turf or dirt. He is rated #2 to Justify among second-crop sires by percentage of graded stakes horses to named foals, putting him above Good Magic, Bolt d'Oro, Girvin, and Army Mule.

Aloha West is property of a syndicate, and had very good support from them and breeders in his first year, covering a quality book of mares. He is the 2021 Breeders' Cup Sprint winner over champion male sprinter Jackie's Warrior and Grade 1 winner Dr. Schivel. Aloha Weest is the entire package of racing performance, pedigree blend, outstanding physical and exceptional value.

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