August 12, 2025 Edition

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Inside This Issue

• It’s Always Hard to Say Goodbye

• Techstar Makes Stakes Debut in Blue Hen at Delaware Park

• Finalists Announced for TOBA National Awards

• August is Make a Will Month: Planning Ahead for Your Horse’s Future

• Florida-bred Finishers - Stakes 

• Florida-bred Finishers - Maiden Special Weight

• Florida-bred Finishers - Overnight Handicap

• Florida-bred Finishers - Allowance

• Florida-bred Finishers - Allowance Optional Claiming

• NTRA Top Thoroughbred Poll

• FTBOA Launches Industry-Leading Online Registrations

• Florida-breds in Stakes

• Florida Stallion Progeny

• Florida Breeders' List

• W2W Business Place

Maritime Traveler - ©Patricia McQueen


It's Always Hard to Say Goodbye

The passing of Maritime Traveler closes the book on Secretariat's last remaining offspring.


BY PATRICIA MCQUEEN


In the early 1990s, my quest to photograph members of Secretariat's last crop included a stop at Bridlewood Farm in Ocala.

Angel Cruz - ©Jim McCue


Techstar Makes Stakes Debut in Blue Hen at Delaware Park

BY BROCK SHERIDAN


Florida-bred Techstar, a runner-up in her first start, takes a step up against added-money company in search of her first victory in Thursday's $75,000 Blue Hen Stakes for 2-year-old fillies at Delaware Park.

Finalists Announced for TOBA National Awards

BY TOBA PRESS OFFICE


LEXINGTON, KY- The Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association announced today the finalists for the 40th anniversary of the TOBA National Awards. The TOBA National Awards will consist of two days of presentations in Lexington, Ky.

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August is Make a Will Month: Planning Ahead for Your Horse's Future

BY JACKIE BELLAMY-ZIONS, EQUINE GUELPH


If you're a horse owner, August is a timely reminder to think about your legacy-and the future of your equine companions. Horses are more than pets; they're partners, athletes, and family. And just like any dependent, they deserve a plan for their care if something happens to you.

FTBOA Launches Industry-Leading Online Registrations

Streamlined Digital Platform Enhances Service for Thoroughbred Breeders


OCALA, FL-The Florida Thoroughbred Breeders' and Owners' Association announced today the launch of an all-new online registration system for Florida-bred and Florida Sire Stakes foals, marking a significant advancement in digital services for the Florida Thoroughbred breeding community.

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