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New Zealand Thoroughbreds Now Required To Have ‘Accountable Person’ For Increased Traceability

In an effort to improve traceability of the Thoroughbred racing and breeding populations in New Zealand, the country has released new rules to ensure that retiring racehorses are placed in appropriate homes. To enforce this, all horses are now required to have an “accountable person” who is responsible for informing NZ Thoroughbred Racing (NZTR) of the death, retirement from racing or breeding of a horse in their care. This person can be an owner, manager, trainer or other person responsible for the horse's care.

If the horse is to be retired, this accountable person must ensure that the horse is given or sold to a person with an adequate working knowledge of Thoroughbreds and must provide the NZTR with the new owner's contact details. NZTR has been following up with the owners of registered horses that are listed as inactive on its website.

Additionally, the window in which an owner is required to report a foal's birth has been shortened from 6 months to 30 days. This can be done electronically and there is no fee.

‘Godspeed Old Friend’: Grade 1 Winner Bolo Retired From Racing

Trainer Carla Gaines announced via Twitter on Tuesday that the 8-year-old gelding Bolo, winner of the G1 Shoemaker Mile in 2019, will be retired from racing. The son of Temple City finished off the board in his two starts this year, and will retire with an overall record of 6-1-4 from 23 starts for earnings of $978,572.

“It is with pride, joy, and a heavy heart that we have decided its time for G1W Bolo to retire from racing,” Gaines wrote. “He is happy, healthy and sound, he just doesn't seem interested in racing anymore. Now eight, he's been a part of our barn since he was two, his absence is going leave a huge void, both his talent and larger than life personality. He took me to my first Kentucky Derby, then back to back Arcadia wins, G1 Shoemaker Mile at the age of seven… the memories are endless. Thank you to Bolo, to his owners, our staff, jockeys, all who contributed to his prolonged success. Godspeed old friend.”

Gaines' post indicated that options for a second career are under consideration for Bolo, but nothing has been decided at this time.

It is with pride, joy & a heavy heart, that we've decided it's time for G1W Bolo to retire from racing. Thank you to all who have contributed to his prolonged success. Second career plans for him are being considered, but undecided at this point. #Bolo #OneOfAKind pic.twitter.com/kFtM5GbyMe

— Carla Gaines Racing (@cgainesracing) July 21, 2020

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Two-Time Champion Roy H Retired; Gelding Will Remain Part of Miller’s Barn As Stable Pony

Trainer Peter Miller announced the retirement of two-time Sprint Champion Roy H on Thursday. The 8-year-old gelding won back-to-back editions of the Breeders' Cup Sprint in 2017 and 2018, and retires with $3,139,765 in earnings while winning 10 of 23 starts, including nine of his last 12 races.

“It is with some sadness but also great joy that we announce the retirement of Roy H from racing,” Miller said. “What can you say about a horse like this who has given us so many thrilling moments? He is the embodiment of class and we will definitely miss seeing him compete. Fortunately, we will not have to miss him for long as he will be retired as a barn pony and remain a very important part of our team. He is a 'favorite son' among our staff and the feeling seems to be mutual as Roy H loves to be around the other horses and loves to train.

“He gave Rockingham Ranch and me a tremendous ride. It was both an honor and a pleasure to train such a magnificent animal. He is sound and healthy and this seemed like the right time to make this change in his career. We've had him since he was a 2-year-old, so watching him grow and mature into a world champion has been a great gift.”

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