Double Diamond Farm's First Dude (Stephen Got Even–Run Sarah Run, by Smart Strike) has passed away at the age of 19, according to a release from the Florida Thoroughbred Breeders' and Owners' Association (FTBOA) Thursday afternoon. The Florida Stallion of the Year in 2017 and 2018, the leading freshman sire in Florida in 2015, and

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Leading Canterbury trainer Jose Silva Jr. faces a maximum lifetime ban and $50,000 fine stemming from actions related to a search of his barn earlier this month. In a notice of violation posted on the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act's (HISA) rulings website on September 11, Silva was charged with allegedly violating five separate rules

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Jockey Relief Alliance, Inc. (JRA), a new and completely independent organization, will provide timely assistance starting around Thanksgiving to active jockeys facing short-term injury or unexpected hardship, according to a press release from the non-profit on Thursday. JRA's mission is to stand beside active jockeys during times of short-term injury or unexpected hardship by providing

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After finishing a valiant second behind Horse of the Year Sovereignty (Into Mischief) in the GI Whitney S. at Saratoga Aug. 8, Nitrogen (Medaglia d'Oro) will be heavily favored over four rivals in Friday's GII Beldame S. at Belmont Park. Last year's champion 3-year-old filly and GI Alabama S. heroine previously earned a career-best 113

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As part of the Complete Dispersal of Aaron and Marie Jones, nine horses will be offered during Book 1 of the Keeneland November Breeding Stock Sale on Nov. 3, the auction house said on Sept. 24. The consignment will be offered by Taylor Made Sales Agency. “The Joneses' broodmare band, though small, has had an

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