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1.8-million Guineas Kingman Colt Debuts at Dundalk

Observations on the European Racing Scene turns the spotlight on the best European races of the day, highlighting well-pedigreed horses early in their careers, horses of note returning to action and young runners that achieved notable results in the sales ring. Today’s Observations features an expensive son of Kingman (GB).

5.30 Dundalk, Mdn, €14,000, 2yo, 7f (AWT)
Coolmore’s BLUE PLANET (GB) (Kingman {GB}) became the fifth-highest priced lot when knocked down for 1.8-million guineas at last year’s Tattersalls October Book 1 fixture and the April-foaled bay is handed a low-key introduction at this floodlit Co. Louth venue. From the family of MG1SW sire Royal Academy (Nijinsky II), he is the first surviving foal produced by G3 Blue Diamond Prelude victress One Last Dance (Aus) (Encosta de Lago {Aus}) and one of two for Aidan O’Brien in this fully-subscribed heat. Rivals include stablemate Jeroboam (War Front), who is a once-raced son of stakes-winning GI Belmont Oaks Invitational third Outstanding (Ire) (Galileo {Ire}), coming back off a debut sixth at Cork last month; and Chantal Regalado-Gonzalez’s £240,000 Arqana-at-Goffs breezer Alessandro Algardi (Ire) (Gleneagles {Ire}), who is out of a winning half-sister to GI Spinster S. second Tamweel (Gulch), opening up for the Joseph O’Brien stable.

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TRF Launches ’20 Hay Drive Challenge with $60K Matched Donation

The Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation (TRF) announced the launch of its 2020 Hay Drive challenge–Hay, Oats and Water with a $60,000 matching gift from the Santulli Family Foundation. The Santulli’s will match every dollar donated to the TRF up to $60,000 for this campaign. The TRF’s goal for the 2020 Hay Drive is $120,000 to cover the cost of hay for hundreds of former racehorses. The TRF is in its 37th year of providing sanctuary, retirement and second chances for Thoroughbreds no longer able to compete on the racetrack. The campaign will be conducted by direct mail, email and social media as well as one-on-one donation requests.

“Hay is one of our largest horse care expenses and the most important element of a horse’s diet, particularly in the winter.” says Jennifer Stevens, Director of Development at the TRF.

With the help of the Santulli Family Foundation, the TRF had its most successful Hay Drive to date in 2019.

“The Santulli’s are longtime supporters of the TRF having funded several areas of need for the organization throughout the years. We are immensely grateful for their contributions to the TRF and the Thoroughbred aftercare effort,” said Patricia Stickney, TRF Executive Director. “Their generous gift will not only help our horses but inspire others to do the same.”

For more information or to make a donation, visit https://www.trfinc.org/haydrive/

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‘Looking Ahead’: Racing Returns To Montana’s ExpoPark In 2021

When this year's Montana State Fair was cancelled due to COVID-19, the horse racing was cancelled along with it.

According to the Great Falls Tribune, Cascade County commissioners approved a deal with the Montana Turf Club to allow racing to return to the ExpoPark for five dates in 2021.

“Thank you for looking ahead and planning ahead,” Commissioner Jane Weber told Turf Club members.

The dates for racing at the ExpoPark are July 24-25, July 30-31, and Aug. 1; the final three dates coincide with the Montana State Fair.

Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation Launches 2020 Hay Drive With $60,000 Matching Gift

The Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation (TRF) has received a $60,000 matching gift from the Santulli Family Foundation to launch the 2020 Hay Drive challenge–Hay, Oats and Water. The Santulli's will match every dollar donated to the TRF up to $60,000 for this campaign. The TRF's goal for the 2020 Hay Drive is $120,000 to cover the cost of hay for the hundreds of former racehorses currently in their care.

The TRF Hay Drive is one of the most important campaigns for the organization, now in its 37th year of providing sanctuary, retirement and second chances for Thoroughbreds no longer able to compete on the racetrack. The campaign will be conducted by direct mail, email and social media as well as one-on-one donation requests.

“Hay is one of our largest horse care expenses and the most important element of a horse's diet, particularly in the winter.” says Jennifer Stevens, Director of Development at the TRF.

Last year, with the help of the Santulli Family Foundation, the TRF had its most successful Hay Drive to date and the organization is hopeful that this year's response will equal or surpass last year's campaign.

“The Santulli's are longtime supporters of the TRF having funded several areas of need for the organization throughout the years. We are immensely grateful for their contributions to the TRF and the Thoroughbred aftercare effort.” said Patricia Stickney, TRF Executive Director. “Their generous gift will not only help our horses but inspire others to do the same.”

To give to the Hay Drive please visit the TRF giving page here: https://www.trfinc.org/haydrive/

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