Big Brown Does it Again

Once again, there are hopes of a Triple Crown winner on the table. The Preakness Stakes that took place this weekend saw Big Brown thunder home victorious. Now the spectacular thoroughbred looks towards the 7th of June for the running of the Belmont Stakes. The excitement and energy at Pimlico Race Course was electrifying, as the second stretch of the Triple Crown became the fifth consecutive career win for Big Brown.

Takeover Target Victorious

Australian horses, Takeover Target and Magnus took the KrisFlyer International Sprint, which took place in Singapore over the weekend, by storm. Amidst a lineup of formidable competitors, the Australians did not show a moment’s hesitation as they led the field to the finish line. No-one expected much of the eight-year old Takeover Target, who is finishing his farewell to horse racing tour, but it seems that the tough and determined racehorse still has the drive to win.

Safety Commission Swings into Gear

After the heartbreaking and tragic breakdown of Eight Belles at the Kentucky Derby, it became clear that stricter safety measures in all aspects of racing needed to be addressed. Not that the racing industry has ignored the safety of horses and jockeys, but the public outcry and appeal from animal rights organizations after the loss of Eight Belles has led to the establishment of the Jockey Club Thoroughbred Safety Committee. They will strive to improve the existing safety measures and ensure that rules and regulations are adhered to.

New Zealand and Australia Head to International Events

Over the last few years, Australia and New Zealand have both noticed an increase of horses being flown out to international racing events, rather than taking part in local racing meetings. Many are wondering how the growing number of horses leaving New Zealand and Australia will affect their clubs and racing festivals, as the best horses are running in international races. In the past, events held in England and America did not pose a great threat, but big international events are now being hosted in Dubai and Asia, giving New Zealand’s horses a competitive field to compete in.

A Dream Come True in Sebring

Sebring was on sale at the Magic Millions Yearling Sale, and Denise Martin and Gai Waterhouse were looking for a horse for a group of owners who were novices to the horse racing industry. What they were lacking in the knowledge of horse ownership, they made up for in enthusiasm and the love for the sport of horse racing. Waterhouse and Martin bought Sebring for the eleven member group for $130 000, not knowing that they had just purchased the upcoming racing sensation.

Storm Cat Looks Forward to Full Retirement

Two retirement announcements rocked the horse racing industry when Coolmore gave a public statement that Sadler’s Wells was retiring from breeding, and a day later Overbrook Farm retired Storm Cat from his duties as a stud stallion. Both horses have reached the ripe old ages of twenty-seven and twenty-five, which is affecting their fertility. While both legends will be enjoying the remainder of their lives peacefully grazing the fields at their respective stud farms, the horse racing industry is closing the book on a memorable era of near perfect breeding genes.

Contender Entries for Preakness Heat Up

As the Preakness starts to draw nearer, the contenders list seems to be getting better with each passing day. Thirteen horses have been confirmed for race day, including Kentucky Derby winner Big Brown. It is not unusual for only one Kentucky Derby runner to be entered into the Preakness, as most horses are rested after the derby in anticipation for the Belmont Stakes, but this year both Big Brown and Gayego will be in the starting gates of the Preakness.

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