She’s So Fly, now affectionately known as Sophie, was born in March 2020. After only racing once, Sophie was retired by her breeder in 2022. Sophie arrived at After the Races in December 2023, where she waited patiently for her perfect match to come along. Chloe Ras, a former assistant manager at After the Races, stayed connected to the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance accredited organization and often browsed their website and Facebook page for potential horses.
Barbara Livingston: Renowned Photographer Devoted to Capturing Beauty of the Horse
Renowned photographer Barbara Livingston suspects Thoroughbreds view her as an “odd clicking person.” Humans would more likely describe her as a wonderful clicking person. Make no mistake, clicking sounds emanate from her almost constantly as she strives to record the magnificence of one horse after another, all the while brightening the dawn at racetracks across the country with her smile.
CALUM McCLURKIN: Potential £66m tax raid is one this sport simply can’t afford to pay
The widespread fear of unintended consequences of financial harm to racing over new gambling legislation has been a profound one in recent years.
Tip Top Thomas Sets Track Record in Indiana Derby Win
Tip Top Thomas gamely turned back graded stakes winner Coal Battle to win the $300,000 Grade 3 Indiana Derby July 5 at Horseshoe Indianapolis. He zipped 1 1/16 miles in a track record final time of 1:41.15 on a fast-playing main track.
