Tag: money

Colonial Downs Sets Records in 2026 Meet

admin — Wed, 16 Sep 2026 18:38:15 +0000

The 2026 live racing season at Colonial Downs saw new highs for the number of races and race days, horses in competition, prize money awarded, and wagering handle.

The Ultimate Checklist for Buying Your Next Horse

admin — Mon, 14 Sep 2026 17:11:42 +0000

Buying a horse is exciting, but it is also a major financial and emotional commitment. Whether you are searching for your first horse, a dependable trail partner, a competitive show horse, or your next young prospect, the right match involves much more than color, breed, or an impressive sales video.

Before you fall in love with a promising horse, use this checklist to evaluate whether the horse truly fits your experience, goals, budget, and lifestyle.

Four-Time Group 1 Winner Fangirl Retired

admin — Wed, 09 Sep 2026 19:43:53 +0000

Four-time group 1 winner Fangirl has been retired following her third-place finish in the Chelmsford Stakes (G2) Sept. 5 at Randwick Racecourse. The 8-year-old bows out having won 12 of her 42 starts, and prize money exceeding AU$11 million.

Progeny Winning Big-Purse Grade 2s Aid Sires' Ranking

admin — Tue, 08 Sep 2026 12:41:10 +0000

As stallions move up and down the rankings based on progeny earnings, it's not only the big grade 1 races that provide them a boost. As the last two weeks have shown, big-money grade 2 races are just as effective.

Minor Injury Knocks Book'em Danno Out of Forego

admin — Sat, 29 Aug 2026 15:37:56 +0000

The $500,000 Forego Stakes (G1), which boasted one of the biggest favorites on the Aug. 29 Travers Stakes day card at Saratoga Race Course, took on a new complexion on race day when even-money choice Book'em Danno was scratched.

Judge Approves $800K for Payment of Hawthorne Purses

admin — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 21:38:19 +0000

A bankruptcy judge has OK'd the release of $800,000 in overdue purse money to Hawthorne Race Course horsemen.

$5,000 Claim Unsolved Mystery Keeps Rolling for Rivera

admin — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 17:38:03 +0000

The biggest concern that Luis Rivera Jr. had when he claimed Unsolved Mystery for $5,000 a year ago was whether he would be able to recoup his money. Suffice it to say, the reward has far exceeded the risk.

$5K Claim Unsolved Mystery Keeps Rolling For Rivera

admin — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 16:40:28 +0000

The biggest concern that Luis Rivera Jr. had when he claimed Unsolved Mystery for $5,000 a year ago was whether he would be able to recoup his money. Suffice it to say the reward has far exceeded the risk.

British Racing Bars Syndicate for Unpaid Prize Money

admin — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 18:37:23 +0000

Deva Racing, whose director is Ryan Tongue, has allegedly failed to pay its syndicate members prize-money winnings and oversold shares in its horses.

Hawthorne Horsemen Hit with Triple Bankruptcy Whammy

admin — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 01:38:45 +0000

The July 20 Hawthorne Race Course bankruptcy hearing provided a triple whammy for horsemen: Racing is over; there is no money to pay some $1 million in purses due to them; and they have to clear out from their backstretch home by Aug. 31.

King George Prize Money to Receive Boost in 2027

admin — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 16:35:54 +0000

Next year's King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes (G1) is set for another major prize money boost and will be run for a British record £2.5 million (approx. US$3,361,575), Ascot officials revealed.

Knightsbridge, Grayosh, Program Trading Win at Monmouth

admin — Sat, 18 Jul 2026 23:35:26 +0000

The Bill Mott-trained Knightsbridge answered the two-turn question with a dominant victory in the July 18 Monmouth Cup (G3) at Monmouth Park. The Godolphin homebred cruised over the previously undefeated Money Game, with Skippylongstocking third.

Knightsbridge, Grayosh Score on Haskell Undercard

admin — Sat, 18 Jul 2026 20:35:41 +0000

Knightsbridge Dominates Two-Turn Test in Monmouth Cup

admin — Sat, 18 Jul 2026 19:36:37 +0000

Purse Enhancements, Incentives Added to Woodbine Racing

admin — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 18:39:14 +0000

Ontario's Thoroughbred racing community announced July 13 significant purse enhancements for the 2026 Thoroughbred racing season at Woodbine Racetrack. In addition to higher purses, more money will be provided for breeders' awards.