Stuart S. Janney III, chair of The Jockey Club, announced today his intention to step down from his position as chair, effective August 2025. He recommended, and the board of stewards of The Jockey Club agreed, that Everett Dobson, a member of the board of stewards, be chosen as his successor. The leadership transition will commence over the coming months, and Janney will remain on the board of stewards through his term, which will end in August 2026.
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2024 Bob Hope Stakes at a Glance
Not all 2-year-olds have aspirations of running in the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve on the first Saturday in May. Some have distance limitations, though that doesn’t mean they cannot have a highly productive career as a sprinter.
Resolute Racing Named Title Sponsor of Eclipse Awards
Nov. 13, 2024 – The National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA) announced today that Resolute Racing will become the title sponsor of the 54th Annual Eclipse Awards, which will be held on Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025, at The Breakers Palm Beach.
Pros and Cons of the 2024 Champion 3-Year-Old Male Contenders
Last year I put together some pros and cons for what figured to be a competitive race for Horse of the Year, but Thorpedo Anna appears to be a fairly strong favorite to win the top prize at the 2024 Eclipse Awards, so let’s shift focus to the 3-year-old male division.
