Success in racing often depends on the ability to spot and acquire talent and to capitalize on opportunities that can present themselves when they are least expected. The distinguished career of 7-year-old gelding Gold Phoenix, headed to the $5 million Longines Breeders’ Cup Turf for the fourth consecutive year, vividly illustrates the point.
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Where to Watch/Listen: Horse Racing Coverage Sept. 18-21
The upcoming weekend in North American horse racing is highlighted by the final marquee dirt route races restricted to 3-year-olds, both held at Parx Racing on Saturday, Sept. 20.
Pay It Forward Initiative Making HRWA Conference More Accessible to Everyone
The Horse Racing Women’s Association (HRWA) is designed to engage, elevate, and invest in the professional and personal development of women in horse racing. Distinguished speaker Molly Fletcher will deliver this year’s keynote address at the Horse Racing Women’s Association 2025 Conference in Lexington, Ky. Oct. 8-9, and one way the HRWA is making the event more accessible is through the Pay It Forward initiative.
High-Rolling Horses: Keeneland’s Yearling Sale vs. Other Big-Ticket Items
The ongoing Keeneland September yearling sale in Lexington, Ky., is the premier event each year in the Thoroughbred world for those in search of future superstar racehorses. It’s a 12-day-long event from Sept. 8-20 with roughly 4,700 horses cataloged and it offers owners many opportunities to test their skill at identifying next-gen standouts while backing those opinions up with dump trucks filled with dollars.
