Among the eight starters in Saturday’s Clement L. Hirsch Stakes Presented by Oak Tree Racing Association are a couple of Eastern-based fillies who figured to be running at Saratoga. So why are they entered in the Hirsch at Del Mar? Yeah, there’s a $400,000 purse.
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Breeders’ Cup Fantastic Finishes: Classic Duel of Derby Winners
The Breeders’ Cup World Championships headed into its fourth year of existence firmly established as a signature event to accompany the springtime Triple Crown, and in 1987 it returned to the track where it was launched in 1984, Hollywood Park in Los Angeles.
Modernized Racetracks at the Forefront of Horse Racing ‘Renaissance’
Thoroughbred racing in the United States is at the forefront of a renaissance that could change substantially how existing fans engage with the sport and its effectiveness in attracting new fans. This forecast was offered in remarks made by Todd Gralla, principal/director of equestrian services for Populous, a global architectural design company, Aug. 1 during The Jockey Club Round Table Conference on Matters Pertaining to Racing held in Saratoga Springs, N.Y.
Technological Advancements in Focus at The Jockey Club Round Table
Initial speakers during the 72nd Annual Round Table Conference on Matters Pertaining to Racing in Saratoga Springs, N.Y., discussed successful initiatives and technological advancements aimed at improving the horse racing industry. The Aug. 1 conference, presented by The Jockey Club, began with a welcome from TJC chair Stuart Janney III and remarks from Jim Gagliano, TJC’s president and COO. The Round Table was livestreamed, and a replay will be posted at jockeyclub.com.
