December, 2023 | Horse Racing Free Tips

Report: Repole Considering ‘Something Different’ For Fierceness’ Kentucky Derby Prep Schedule

Owner Mike Repole is already thinking about the 2024 Kentucky Derby, and how the prep season might shake out with this year's presumptive Champion Juvenile, Fierceness. Repole told bloodhorse.com that he and Hall of Fame trainer Todd Pletcher may try a slightly different route than the one they took with last year's 2-year-old Champion, Forte.

Both Fierceness and Forte, winners of the Breeders' Cup Juvenile in the respective 2-year-old seasons, then shipped down to Florida. Forte began his 2023 campaign with a win in the G2 Fountain of Youth in March, and then a win in the G1 Florida Derby in April, but he was scratched on the morning of the Run for the Roses.

“It's early, but if all goes well, I think we're going to do something different and run [Fierceness] in the Holy Bull (G3) [in February], then maybe the Florida Derby and skip the Fountain Youth,” Repole told bloodhorse.com. “That gives him eight weeks to his final prep and then five or four weeks before the Kentucky Derby. That's the route we're going to take rather than start in the Fountain of Youth.”

Repole bred Fierceness (City of Light), who is out of the Repole-owned and Pletcher-trained Stay Thirsty mare Nonna Bella. Fierceness won the Breeders' Cup by 6 1/4 lengths after a disappointing loss as the 1-2 favorite in the G1 Champagne.

“He's built way different than other horses I've had,” Repole told bloodhorse.com. “He had one bad day. It just so happened to be in the Champagne. It's still a head-scratcher. But he's already run faster Ragozin numbers than Forte ever did.”

2024 Kentucky Derby Trail: Three Heating Up, Three Cooling Down for Dec. 13

This feature provides a capsule look at three horses who are heating up on the Triple Crown trail and three horses whose chances for the 2024 Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve are not quite as strong as they were a few weeks ago.

Glyshaw Named Indiana HBPA Executive Director

Longtime Thoroughbred horseman and Indiana native Tim Glyshaw has been named the new Indiana Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association (IHBPA) executive director, according to a Tuesday press release from that organization.

Glyshaw assumes his new position beginning Feb. 1. He will fill the position vacated by current executive director Brian Elmore, who is retiring after serving six years at that job.

“We are very fortunate to find someone like Tim who has such a vast knowledge of the business to replace Brian Elmore,” said Joe Davis, the president of the IHBPA.

“Brian has been very valuable to our organization, and his retirement leaves a big void for us,” Davis said. “So finding someone to fill that position was a big task. Tim not only has experience from the perspective of a trainer, he is also an accomplished businessman. Meshing those two skills together will be a huge asset for us.”

Glyshaw, a native of Evansville, is a graduate of Indiana University with a degree in education. After teaching for two years, he made the move into Thoroughbred horse racing, working for Trainer Robert Holthus before branching out on his own in 2004, racing primarily in Kentucky and Indiana.

“It's been wonderful training, but I think it's time to pursue other options,” said Glyshaw. “The executive director position will allow me to still be involved in racing and hopefully do some good things for the members in Indiana. Brian has done so well and I'm eager for him to teach me about this position over the next few months. I'm very fortunate to have such a great mentor as I transition into this position.

“I still have nine horses in training,” Glyshaw continued. “Four of those are with Deerfield Farm, who has been with me from the start. We are currently stabled at the Churchill Downs Training Center and racing at Turfway. As we get closer to February, I'll know when my last start is as a trainer before I step into my new role with the IHBPA.”

Glyshaw will transition into his new role as the IHBPA Executive Director in early 2024 alongside Elmore, who will phase out following the first quarter of the year, according to the press release.

The post Glyshaw Named Indiana HBPA Executive Director appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions.

Source of original post

Tim Glyshaw Named Executive Director Of Indiana Horsemen’s Benevolent And Protective Association

Longtime Thoroughbred horseman and Indiana native Tim Glyshaw has been named the new Indiana Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association (HBPA) executive director. Glyshaw assumes his new position beginning Thursday, Feb. 1, 2024 to fill the position vacancy by current Executive Director Brian Elmore, who is retiring after serving six years at that position.

“We are very fortunate to find someone like Tim (Glyshaw) who has such a vast knowledge of the business to replace Brian Elmore,” said Joe Davis, President of the Indiana HBPA. “Brian has been very valuable to our organization, and his retirement leaves a big void for us. So finding someone to fill that position was a big task. Tim not only has experience from the perspective of a trainer, he is also an accomplished businessman. Meshing those two skills together will be a huge asset for us.”

Glyshaw, a native of Evansville, Ind., is a graduate of Indiana University with a degree in education. After teaching for two years, he made the move into Thoroughbred horse racing, working for Trainer Robert Holthus before branching out on his own in 2004, racing primarily in Kentucky and Indiana.

“It's been wonderful training, but I think it's time to pursue other options,” explained Glyshaw. “The executive director position will allow me to still be involved in racing and hopefully do some good things for the members in Indiana. Brian (Elmore) has done so well and I'm eager for him to teach me about this position over the next few months. I'm very fortunate to have such a great mentor as I transition into this position.”

During his tenure in Indiana, he has campaigned two of the state's top horses, Unreachable Star, who retired as the state's top Indiana horse ever and is still the richest Indiana sired horse with more than $784,000 in earnings. He later conditioned two-time Grade 2 winner Bucchero to more than $947,000 in earnings, marking the richest Indiana bred ever. Bucchero made two appearances in the Breeders Cup and is now a successful sire standing in New York. Glyshaw also earned a Grade 1 win with Bullards Alley, who also competed in the 2017 Breeders Cup and completed his career with more than $928,000.

“I still have nine horses in training,” explained Glyshaw. “Four of those are with Deerfield Farm, who has been with me from the start. We are currently stabled at the Churchill Downs Training Center and racing at Turfway. As we get closer to February, I'll know when my last start is as a trainer before I step into my new role with the Indiana HBPA.”

Glyshaw will transition into his new role as the Indiana HBPA Executive Director in early 2024 alongside Elmore, who will fade out following the first quarter of the year. Elmore will assist in preparing Glyshaw for the numerous duties encompassed under the position as the Executive Director for the Indiana HBPA.

The 22nd season of live Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse racing begins with a special Monday, April 8 racing program at 12 p.m. for the Total Solar Eclipse Day in the area. Racing extends through Thursday, Nov. 14. For more information on live racing at Horseshoe Indianapolis, visit www.caesars.com/horseshoe-indianapolis.

About Indiana HBPA

The Indiana Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association (INHBPA) functions as the state-level chapter of the national HBPA. The organization represents the backstretch at Horseshoe Indianapolis, including owners, trainers, grooms, pony riders, stall help, hot walkers and others who help prepare, train and care for the equine athletes. The organization represents over 2,000 members led by a volunteer board of directors elected every three years. Services from INHBPA include benevolence, negotiations with track officials, assist with legislative and regulations in racing for the state, and promote and uphold the image of Thoroughbred racing in Indiana. The organization is committed to the business mission of “Horsemen helping Horsemen.”

The post Tim Glyshaw Named Executive Director Of Indiana Horsemen’s Benevolent And Protective Association appeared first on Horse Racing News | Paulick Report.

Source of original post