With two stakes victories and a five-win day, Joel Rosario was voted the Jockeys' Guild Foundation Detox Jockey of the Week for April 27-May 3. The award is voted on by a panel of experts for riding accomplishments by members of the Jockeys' Guild, the organization which represents more than 950 riders in North America. […]

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The Breeders' Cup, one of Thoroughbred horse racing's most prestigious international events, today announces special guests Bob Baffert and Bo Derek for the next installment of Cocktails & Conversation, the recurring virtual happy hour series designed to rally the horse racing industry's most prominent figures to raise funds for communities that have been profoundly impacted […]

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Don and Donna Adam's Courtlandt Farm has decided to remove its horses from the care of trainer Mark Hennig, reports the Daily Racing Form. Hennig has worked from Courtlandt since 2015, conditioning graded stakes winners Strike Charmer, My Miss Lilly, and Strike Power. “It's nothing that Mark did or didn't do, it just didn't seem to […]

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Six weeks since he last rode, Hall of Fame jockey Edgar Prado is ready to return to action with three mounts on Saturday's 12-race program at Gulfstream Park. Prado, who turns 53 June 12, is named on 3-year-old gelding Mountain Tree in Race 1, 3-year-old filly By His Grace in Race 3 and 3-year-old colt […]

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Trainer Luis Carvajal, Jr. was disappointed when veterinarians scratched Imperial Hint on the morning of the Breeders' Cup Sprint, and told horseracingnation.com that despite the horse's “Win and You're In” paying the entry fees, there were other expenses related to traveling to Santa Anita which placed a strain on his 15-horse operation. Vets scratched the 6-year-old […]

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VINO ROSSO (USA) [126] posted an impressive victory in the LONGINES Breeders' Cup Classic (G1) to join the top five of the ninth edition of the LONGINES World's Best Racehorse Rankings for 2019. Vino Rosso improved his rating from 121 to 126 when he defeated MCKINZIE (USA) [123] by 4 1/4 lengths at Santa Anita. Earlier […]

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As a consequence of Storm The Court's victory in the $2 million Breeders' Cup Juvenile on November 1 at Santa Anita, the Peter Eurton-trained colt will be one of, if not the early favorites for the 2020 Kentucky Derby. Even though the win, under jockey Flavien Prat, was at odds of 45-1 and came after even-money favorite […]

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Following an upset victory in the Grade 1 Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile, Spun to Run is likely for the Grade 1, $750,000 Cigar Mile on December 7 at Aqueduct Racetrack. Trained by Juan Carlos Guererro and owned by Robert Donaldson, the sophomore son of Hard Spun set the pace in the Dirt Mile at Santa […]

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Making just her second career start, juvenile filly Donna Veloce turned in an impressive runner-up finish by a neck in the Grade 1 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies earlier this month at Santa Anita. According to drf.com, the Kaleem Shah-owned daughter of Uncle Mo may make another start this year in the G1 Starlet at Los Alamitos […]

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 Led by multiple Group 1-winning 3-year-old Mirinaque (ARG),  and the talented 3-year-old filly Joy Canela (ARG), an accomplished field of 24 runners has been entered for Saturday's 1 ½-mile Gran Premio International Carlos Pellegrini (G1) — South America's most prestigious race —  at San Isidro Racecourse. The race winner will receive an automatic berth into the 2020 Longines […]

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Haras Phillipson's 3-year-old homebred Nao Da Mais (BRZ), a three-time Group 1 winner in Brazil, was sent to Argentina and made his biggest career score on Saturday, going wire to wire under jockey Carlos Lavor and holding off the favored Mirinaque (ARG), to win the 1 ½-mile Gran Premio International Carlos Pellegrini (G1) by three-quarters […]

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The Breeders' Cup, one of Thoroughbred racing's most prestigious international events, today announced that tickets for the 2020 Breeders' Cup World Championship will go on sale to the public on March 9 at 9:00 a.m. EST. The world-class horse racing event will return to historic Keeneland Race Course in Lexington, Kentucky on Friday, November 6 and […]

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Led by defending champion Inti (JPN), Mozu Ascot and Arctos (JPN), a field of 16 horses has been entered for Sunday's 37th running of the 1-mile, $2 million February Stakes (G1) on dirt at Tokyo Racecourse. The February Stakes is the first automatic qualifier for this year's $6 million Longines Breeders' Cup Classic (G1) to be […]

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The Breeders' Cup, one of Thoroughbred racing's most prestigious international events, today announced that tickets to the 2020 Breeders' Cup World Championships at Keeneland on November 6 and 7 are now on sale to the general public. In accordance with continuous efforts by the Breeders' Cup to enhance the fan and participant experience, the 2020 event will incorporate […]

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One of the biggest complaints we have received on the new Paulick Report has been the oppressive commenting “reCaptcha” box that requires a coded password to be entered after each comment. We agreed that this was a waste of time and has made the commenting process unnecessarily difficult. We are now utilizing an option that […]

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When we switched over to the new Paulick Report, there were changes the public would never see including our transfer from WordPress to SilverStripe as our backend site editor. Why do we tell you this? It certainly isn't because backend site editors are interesting in the least. But on the site SSbits, a spinoff site […]

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Even though Ray has a great outside touch, we're not talking about a one-on-one game of hoops. Instead, if you sign up today, you may have the opportunity to go head-to-head against Ray Paulick handicapping five of this weekend's top races in our free contest The American Handicapper presented by Brisnet.com. The contest is easy […]

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By @brad_cummings Social Networking and Social Media have quickly become pop culture phrases. Since the advent of Facebook and Twitter several years after that, these sites have evolved. Facebook has moved from a niche destination for 20-somethings and younger to beacons of society where those in their Golden Years are now navigating on a regular […]

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A month ago, the Paulick Report proudly announced its latest full-time hire in former NPR radio host Scott Jagow, who decided to drop his promising career in Los Angeles for the horse racing industry. We still don't know if there was something in the water he was drinking, but really, what other explanation could there […]

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Part of the cornerstone of the Paulick Report has always been an opportunity to have a free exchange of ideas in front of a international audience on the issues most affecting the Thoroughbred industry both at home and abroad. And with a bevy of industry influencers and decision makers being among our many readers, commentary […]

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We just wanted to take a moment and thank our readership for their amazing interest in being a part of this year's Breeders' Cup or Bust fundraising run/bike relay from Keeneland to Churchill Downs on Nov. 2 to benefit Breeders' Cup Charities. We have been overwhelmed by the positive support just a couple days after […]

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Wherever we go in the industry whether it's tea with the Queen of England or croquet with the Sheikh of Dubai, one subject is always brought up in conversation. “What's with those commenters on your site? Do they have jobs?” After we assure them that at least 30% of our readers are gainfully employed, they […]

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Have you had dreams of becoming a horse racing writer but gave up on them because of the diminishing opportunities in Thoroughbred print? Looking for a fresh start in a fast-paced and positive work environment? Do you want to combine an education in the new media world with your love for horses and horse racing? […]

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Attn. Paulick Report readers:    Our website will be undergoing a bit of construction over the next day or so.  Most readers will notice no difference as these changes are made, but a small minority of people could experience delays in the updating of content.   We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.  We […]

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Hill 'n' Dale Farm in Lexington, Ky., announced on Wednesday the purchase of undefeated Grade 1 winner Charlatan's breeding rights. “Horses with Charlatan's immense ability combined with superior pedigree, conformation, depth of female family, and star-quality appeal are a very rare commodity,” said John G. Sikura, president of Hill 'n' Dale. Charlatan's career to date […]

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Stallion Spotlight offers stud farm representatives a chance to address breeders and answer questions as they finalize their mating decisions for the 2020 breeding season. In this edition, Tom Hamm, director of stallion seasons at Three Chimneys, talks about Funtastic, a Grade 1 winner whose first foals are arriving in 2020. Funtastic Gr. or ro. h., […]

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Following is a statement from Rusty Ford, equine operations consultant for the Kentucky Department of Agriculture's Office of State Veterinarian, laying out guidelines for summer yearling inspections in regards to COVID-19. The public health threat presented by COVID-19, otherwise known as coronavirus, is impacting all, and the equine industry has not been immune to it. […]

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The board of directors of Equine Sales Company voted in favor of changing the date of its 2020 Consignor Select Yearling Sale including 2-Year-Olds in Training from Sept. 3 to Aug. 20. With the announcement of Fasig-Tipton consolidating its three yearling sales, which will be held on Sept. 9-10 in Lexington, Ky., and the Kentucky […]

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The Jockey Club board of stewards today announced that it has adopted a final rule limiting the annual breeding of individual stallions. The rule reflects The Jockey Club's goal to preserve the health of the Thoroughbred breed for the long term and will apply prospectively to stallions born in 2020 or later. Effective today, The […]

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Wesley Ward-trained Breakthrough, a son of 2016 Florida Derby (G1) and Kentucky Derby (G1) winner Nyquist, has been installed as the 6-5 morning-line favorite in a $65,000 maiden special weight race for 2-year-olds on Friday's program at Gulfstream Park. Breakthrough, who was purchased for $330,000 at the 2019 Fasig Tipton Kentucky July sale, is scheduled […]

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Keeneland's four auctions on the calendar are tentpoles of the bloodstock industry, but BloodHorse reports that the growing online auction space spurred by social distancing has the company testing out web-based platforms for a year-round marketplace. Over 40 consignors and buyers took part in a recent simulated online auction hosted by Keeneland to test the […]

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Stallion Spotlight offers stud farm representatives a chance to address breeders and answer questions as they finalize their mating decisions for the 2020 breeding season. In this edition, Claiborne Farm president Walker Hancock and stallion seasons and bloodstock manager Bernie Sams discuss First Samurai, the sire of Grade 1 winners Lea, Justin Phillip, and Executiveprivilege. First […]

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Runnymede Farm in North Hampton, N.H., once the home of disqualified Kentucky Derby winner Dancer's Image, will soon be on the market with an expected price of about $5 million, Seacoast Online reports. The six-plus acre property features a 12-stall horse barn and it's slated to be listed at the end of May through Tate […]

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Most know Soledad O'Brien from her work as a journalist/television news anchor on NBC and CNN. She is also a mother of four children, and an avid horse lover. O'Brien's two daughters share their mother's passion for horses. When searching for horses for herself and her daughters, O'Brien somewhat inadvertently discovered two horses that have […]

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In a recent interview with Susan Salk for her website, Off Track Thoroughbreds.com, the Paulick Report's own Ray Paulick sat down with Ms. Salk to discuss the current state of the racing industry, the growing awareness of the 'unwanted' racehorse, and Paulick's love of the sport of racing itself. Read more at Off Track Thoroughbreds […]

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During his racing career, Steppenwolfer was a very talented and competitive Thoroughbred, earning over $650,000 during a career that spanned six seasons. The grey gelding was second in both the G2 Arkansas Derby and Southwest Stakes before finishing third to Barbaro in the 2006 G1 Kentucky Derby. Since he's been retired, Steppenwolfer continues to find […]

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As a racehorse, Well Well didn't show much talent, only earning around $18,000. Once retired, the gelding embarked on a foxhunting career, where he excelled, until partial blindness in his right eye slowed him down. Now, a few years later, Well Well has a new home and career – as the 'go-to' pony for Kentucky […]

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The Hancock family's Claiborne Farm has had a long and successful association with both the Phipps and Janney families. Countless champions and Grade 1 winners that have been bred by the Phippses and Janneys were born and raised at Claiborne. That friendship will be put to the test on Saturday when Departing, owned in partnership […]

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Jockey Joao Moreira, a three-time champion rider in Singapore, capped off his whirlwind U.S. tour at Churchill Downs on Monday, where he rode Judy the Beauty to a second-place finish in the G3 Winning Colors Stakes. Moreira traveled to the U.S. to ride for trainer Wesley Ward, riding at Arlington Park on Saturday before heading to […]

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Part of the joy in breeding or owning horses is choosing their names. J.J. Hysell of In The Money notes that owners of Einstein offspring have been having fun thinking up clever names for their horses. Einstein stands at Adena Springs Farm for a 2013 fee of $7,500. A few of our favorites include: E […]

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In a new post on the ThoroEdge Equine Performance website, Bill Pressey wonders if winning the Belmont Stakes in a time of 2:30+ is now the “new normal”. In the article, Pressey studies the figures and times of the Belmont over several decades. Not only have the winning times gotten slower, they are the equivalent […]

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The 2013 Triple Crown not only marked the 40th anniversary of Secretariat's memorable performances as he marched to glory in 1973, it also was notable for also being 35 years since Affirmed and Alydar dueled through the three classic races. One other important, although not as well-known, observance was that it also marked the 50th […]

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Eclipse Award-winning jockey Jose Ortiz will be headed to Royal Ascot on a strong pair of contenders, reports the TDN. In the Group 1 Queen Anne Stakes, he will be astride recent G1 winner Yoshida for trainer Bill Mott. In the G1 King's Stand, Ortiz will ride Grade 2 winner Bucchero for trainer Tim Glyshaw. “Jose […]

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Trainer Michael Yates' leap of faith in Cajun Breeze's stallion potential once again paid dividends at Gulfstream Park Friday, when Just Right Mike defeated a group of well-bred 2-year-olds to graduate in Race 2. The Florida-bred son of Cajun Breeze, who finished third in his debut April 17 after being bumped at the start, chased […]

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Darrel McHargue, a jockey for 16 years until 1988, when he retired from the saddle to become a racing official – the last 30 years as a steward/Chief Steward with the California Horse Racing Board – has been elected to the National Museum of Racing Hall of Fame for his riding accomplishments. He will be […]

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On Saturday May 9, 2020, the featured stakes at Florida's Gulfstream Park will be the Sunshine Forever Stakes, a tribute to the champion grass runner who was the first stallion retired to Old Friends, the non-profit Thoroughbred retirement facility based in Georgetown, KY. The son of Roberto out of the stakes-placed mare Outward Sunshine (by […]

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The Infectious Disease Committee of the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) has issued revised guidelines for the administration of selected core and risk-based vaccines to horses. The recommendations are based on the age of the horse and its previous vaccination history and are meant to serve as a reference for veterinarians. Reviewed guidelines include […]

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Gulfstream Park's mandatory payout of its 20-cent Rainbow 6 is expected to have a final pool Saturday of more than $6 million. The sequence, which begins in the seventh race with a $55,000 allowance event at five furlongs on the turf, also includes the 4-year-old debut of Preakness (G1) winner War of Will in the […]

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Lameness is a huge focus for Dr. Judith Koenig as a clinician, researcher and instructor at the Ontario Veterinary College (OVC). Koenig is also a rider with a keen interest in helping grass roots riders and upcoming high-performance athletes. In this video, Dr. Koenig explains her current research endeavoring to heal tendon injuries faster and […]

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Mike Dimoff, the new race caller at Ruidoso Downs in New Mexico, spent his first day in the track's announcer's booth on May 6 calling schooling works races as preparations are under way for the opening day of the 2020 meet on May 22. “It feels very comfortable,” Dimoff said, stepping away from the microphone […]

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