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New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has vetoed a rule change to end the wagering coupling of entries ridden by married jockeys, or jockey coupling, reports bloodhorse.com. “The rule applies neutrally to all jockeys, without regard to gender, and is intended to enhance the wagering public’s confidence in the integrity of a race,” Hochul said in a […]
Keeneland’s catalog of 3,594 horses in the breeding stock and weanling portion of its 78th November Breeding Stock Sale, to be held Nov. 10-19, is now online. The catalog includes 2,159 broodmares and broodmare prospects, 1,432 weanlings and three stallions or stallion prospects for this significant auction that attracts participation of leading Thoroughbred owners and breeders […]
The Camden Training Center graduate and Kentucky Oaks (G1) winner improved her record to 6-for-7. On Aug. 21 at Saratoga Race Course, Malathaat once again proved that she is at the top of her class, winning the $600,000 Alabama Stakes (G1) under an attentive ride by Hall of Fame jockey John Velazquez. In the Coaching Club […]
From the August 2021 edition of Mid-Atlantic Thoroughbred By Joe Clancy Trainer Neil Howard talked about former assistant Kevin Kahkola’s horsemanship, work ethic, professionalism and skill with young horses-and then went another direction. “He’s got this quiet way about him, but his sense of humor is unlimited,” Howard said. “If you get him alone, he’d […]
Speightstown ‘Rising Star’ Remains Unbeaten at Ellis 2nd-Ellis, $52,460, Alw (NW2$X)/Opt. Clm ($40,000), 7-10, 3yo/up, f/m, 6 1/2f, 1:16.18, gd, 4 1/2 lengths.CARRIBEAN CAPER (f, 3, Speightstown–Checkupfromzneckup {SP, $187,470}, by Dixie Union) continued to justify the ‘TDN Rising Star‘ distinction with her third win from as many starts Saturday. An eight-length romper at Fair Grounds Feb. 13, good for an […]
Camden Training Center graduate and German-bred mare Dalika battled with pacesetter en route to grade 3 victory at Delaware. Bal Mar Equine’s Dalika cruised to her first graded stakes victory in the $150,500 Robert G. Dick Memorial Stakes (G3T) July 10 at Delaware Park. With Miguel Mena aboard, the 5-year-old daughter of Pastorius posted a length triumph and returned $10.60 on a $2 […]
Upstart colt won third straight while making stakes debut in grade 3 test. As good as the card might be on Kentucky Derby Day at Churchill Downs, the ungraded races on the program are easily overshadowed by America’s most famous horse race. But if someone kept a close eye on the fifth race on this past […]
The 18-1 long shot Zaajel was the winner of the $250,000, Grade 2 Mother Goose at Belmont Park on Saturday. The Shadwell Stables filly upset the unbeaten 4-5 favorite Always Carina, who finished second in her first try in a stakes race. For most of the early going, Zaajel sat just outside of Always Carina about a length behind the […]
Mahaamel (Into Mischief) Becomes 23rd TDN Rising Star Shadwell Stable’s Mahaamel (Into Mischief) became the 23rd ‘TDN Rising Star’ for his super sire and second to exit an Apr. 24 track-and-trip heat as he posted a popular front-running victory at Belmont Friday. The $700,000 KEESEP yearling was a close second here on debut to regally bred $1.5-million purchase First […]
Thoroughbred Training Spotlight: Kahkola Racing Interview with Kevin KahKola of the Camden Training Center Trainer Kevin Kahkola of the Camden Training Center has nearly 30 years of experience in breaking and developing thoroughbreds. Kahkola served as an assistant to trainer Neil Howard for nearly 15 years and had the privilege of working with some of […]