The upcoming weekend in Thoroughbred racing expands to an international scale with a multimillion-dollar racecard scheduled to be held Saturday, Feb. 14, in Saudi Arabia. Two Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve qualifying races are also on the calendar in the U.S., and several tracks will be running on the President’s Day holiday, Monday, Feb. 16.
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Thoroughbred Racehorse Owners Who Competed in the Super Bowl
Gather a bunch of colleagues together for a meeting this week and the discussion inevitably turns to the Super Bowl. When the people involved also are avid horse racing fans, the conversation then inevitably veers to connections between the two sports.
Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Announces New Strategic Plan
Walter S. Robertson, Jr., president of Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance, announced today the inauguration of a new strategic plan for the organization, broadening the scope of its activities, enhancing its sustainability, and developing new partnerships toward encouraging use of Thoroughbreds beyond their racing and breeding years.
Where to Watch/Listen: Horse Racing Coverage Feb. 5-8
After a week-plus of significant winter weather and Arctic temperatures across most of the eastern half of the U.S. led to several racetracks closing and postponing stakes, the upcoming week promises to be a return to normalcy for most venues, and with a boost in major races on the calendar.
