Bob Bowman, coach of Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps, told the America’s Best Racing Notebook that he loves inspiring very successful trainees like Phelps in the pool, and hopes to be part of a big win on the racetrack. Bowman was … Continue reading →

Thirty-four horses have been found alive so far in the aftermath of the devastating tornado that hit Moore, Oklahoma, on Monday. The Celestial Acres Training Center, which housed both Thoroughbreds and Quarter Horses, took a direct hit from the huge … Continue reading →

In a joint statement released by the Thoroughbred Racing Association of Oklahoma and Oklahoma Quarter Horse Racing Association, the associations announced the creation of a Benevolence Account for horsemen impacted by the storms. “Our thoughts and prayers go out to … Continue reading →

Barretts Equine Ltd. and the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club have scheduled the second paddock sale of “race ready” horses in training for July 21 at the Southern California racetrack. Among the 25 horses sold at the inaugural sale in 2012 … Continue reading →

WinStar Farm is auctioning off memorabilia on Ebay.com with 100% of the proceeds going to designated industry charities. The online auction, which includes four separate offerings, began late Tuesday and will close next Wednesday, May 29th. The feature item is … Continue reading →

Business continued to be brisk on the second and final day of the Fasig-Tipton Midlantic 2-year-olds in training sale, providing healthy gains to the sales average and median figures. A total of 249 horses were sold during the sale for … Continue reading →

Oklahoma-based trainer Mark Lee, who competed regularly on the state’s racing circuit, lost his entire 12-horse stable in Monday’s deadly tornado. The Daily Racing Form reported that Lee was based at Celestial Acres Training Center in Moore, Okla., which experienced … Continue reading →

One of the many homes and businesses that took a direct hit from the devastating Oklahoma tornado on Monday was the Orr Family Farm, which is one of two businesses on a 160-acre tract of land owned by Dr. Glenn … Continue reading →

A colt by Unbridled’s Song brought a final bid of $330,000 to top the first day of the Fasig-Tipton Midlantic 2-year-olds in training sale May 20. The bay colt was consigned by De Meric Sales, agent, and was purchased by … Continue reading →

The classic season is the time of year when stallions can really fill in their resumes. Not only can success send a few more mares of the right sort into their books, but the winners of major preps or of … Continue reading →