Holly Zecchin was in the market for a horse with the potential to compete in Western Dressage when she found Buckeye Warrior on the New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program website. Buckeye Warrior, a 2016 bay gelding, had run from 2018 to 2021, earning a total of $43,819. Unfortunately, at the time he was listed on the website, Buckeye Warrior was rehabilitating from a stress fracture in his left tibia. Consequently, there were no videos of him, only photos showcasing his conformation.
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Where to Watch/Listen: Horse Racing Coverage July 31-Aug. 4
The upcoming week in North American horse racing promises plenty of excitement, with graded stakes scheduled at Saratoga Race Course each day from Thursday, Aug. 1 through Sunday, Aug. 4, the induction of a fine 2024 class to the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame on Friday, Aug. 2, and the pièce de résistance, the $1 million, Grade 1 Whitney Stakes, set for Saturday, Aug. 3.
Finalists Announced for 2023 Dr. Tony Ryan Book Award
A trio of finalists have been selected from an incredibly strong slate of entries for the 19th annual Dr. Tony Ryan Book Award. These represent the captivating tales of a dynastic racing family; a long-ago racehorse and stallion who left an indelible stamp on America’s Thoroughbred industry; and of a legendary 19th century black jockey – all penned by authors of remarkable talent.
One Man’s Effort and a Louisiana Return for Lecomte
Ten years ago, Ron Schneider began a quest to find Henri Delattre’s (1801-1876) oil painting of the celebrated Thoroughbred Lecomte. As the curator at the Old Lecompte High School and Museum in Lecompte, La., the painting enticed him. He would be reminded each time he saw the horse’s image, which figures prominently on the central Louisiana town’s official flag as well as the high school’s yearbook.
