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Merriebelle Irish Racing's ESQUILINE won the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Fillies Maiden at Bellewstown last Friday. Results and replay HERE. |
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Got a horse overseas you want us to track? We do our best to keep tabs on them but we ALWAYS appreciate you sending us a note! |
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FINALLY time for summer racing! Jumps racing at Colonial Downs begins TODAY with a Maiden Hurdle and a Filly/Mare Maiden Hurdle. Post times are 12:15 and 12:50pm. Racing can be watched live on the NSA website, HERE. Entries are posted on the NSA website, HERE.
Nominations for the first jump race at Saratoga, The Gr 1 A.P. Smithwick, can be found HERE. The race will be held on Wednesday, July 19.
See the NSA Summer Racing Conditions Book HERE. |
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The jockeys we're tracking overseas - click on their name to take you to their entries:
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Colonial Downs trophies
In our continual quest to tell the story of TGSF and remind people that we're still here... TGSF will be sponsoring the winning owner trophies for the Colonial Downs, Saratoga and Aqueduct jumps races this summer!
This sponsorship is thanks to a kind and generous donor who has pledged to continue this gift for the next five years.
We hope you'll be fortunate enough to take one home with you this summer.
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NSA summer kickoff set for Colonial Downs, Saratoga
$1.39 million in prize money is up for grabs in the National Steeplechase Association summer season at the flat tracks, which begins on Friday.
The first of 25 races spread over 16 dates during the next two months at Colonial Downs in New Kent, Va., and Saratoga Race Course in Upstate New York is only days away.
The summer season, which runs from July 14 through Sept. 8, offers steeplechasing the opportunity to broaden its appeal to a wider fan base, especially at Saratoga, the highest profile race meet in the U.S. All 25 races will be part of the flat-racing cards at Colonial on Fridays and Saratoga on Wednesdays. At both meets, the jump races will be at the beginning of the day. Post times at Colonial are 12:15 p.m. and 12:50 p.m. At Saratoga it’s 1:10 p.m.
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NSA Video Replays
The video replays for all races are posted as they become available, HERE. |
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Continuing Education Webinars
All trainers are required to complete 4 hours of Continuing Education to receive an NSA trainer’s license in 2023. CE courses, information, and resources can be found on the THA website at the following link: http://tharacing.com/continuing-education/
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The NSA Official Notices are posted HERE.
The NSA Official Ratings are posted HERE.
The NSA Race Nominations are posted HERE.
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Do you have a clinic, point-to-point, or other opportunity we've missed? Email us and let us know!
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Gordy Keys
Sad news out of Virginia this week:
Gordy Keys has passed away. Gordy was a steeplechase owner as well as a flat owner and breeder. He was on the Virginia Fall Races committee. Gordy was also a respected breeder of Angus cattle.
We'll pass along more info as we hear it. Our thoughts are with Gordy's friends and family.
(Douglas Lees photo)
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Feel Good Friday
How about a little #FeelGoodFriday with horseman, author and 7x Deputy of the Year T.C. "Reggie" Williams?
Reggie was recently in Uvalde, Texas, speaking to 120 school shooting survivors and taking them on a tour of a Texas ranch.
Reggie has also been hired by NYRA to do a three day sports camp for kids who live on the backstretch at New York tracks.
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TIEA
Only 5️⃣ days left to nominate someone special for the Thoroughbred Industry Employee Awards!
Go to tiea.org to nominate your hero by midnight, July 16th!
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JUMP Newsletter launches
Just launched 'Jump', your one-stop shop for all things USA Jump Racing!
Crafted with a rebellious computer and spotty Mexican internet, it's finally here. I'd love your feedback! Subscribe for FREE and share with anyone who'd be interested. If you have articles or want to guest contribute, DM me.
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National Steeplechase Association to honor Woody Maloney with a race in his honor
The $70,000 allowance hurdle for non-winners of two at Saratoga Race Course on July 26 will be dubbed the Woody Maloney Memorial.
Woody, who passed away in February, was a well-known steeplechase rider. Born on Long Island, Woody was the son of Hall of Famer conditioner James "Jimmy" Maloney, who trained Grade 1 flat track standouts including Broom Dance, Too Chic, Proud Birdie, and Chain Bracelet. Woody grew up riding in Hitchcock Woods in Aiken and was and involved with the Aiken Steeplechase Association.
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Douglas Lees
Photographer Douglas Lees got a shout-out in this week's edition of the Fauquier Times!
Douglas won second place in the 2023 American Horse Publications photography contest, for a photo published on the cover of the Fauquier Times' 2022 Virginia Gold Cup Special Section. Douglas also placed 3rd with a photo from the 125th Maryland Hunt Cup, which was published in In and Around Horse Country.
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NYRA Dedicates New Backstretch Healthcare Clinic At Saratoga Race Course
The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) today joined Assemblymember Carrie Woerner, philanthropist John Hendrickson and representatives from Saratoga Hospital, the Backstretch Employee Service Team (BEST) and the New York Thoroughbred Horseman's Association (NYTHA) for a ribbon-cutting to celebrate the opening of the new Saratoga Backstretch Clinic at historic Saratoga Race Course.
The Saratoga Backstretch Clinic will allow Saratoga Hospital and BEST to expand on the existing healthcare services offered to members of NYRA's backstretch community. Located just inside Gate 16, the backstretch clinic was constructed over the past year to replace a doublewide trailer that previously housed on-site healthcare services at Saratoga Race Course.
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Saratoga Special
It's here!
The first edition of this year's Saratoga Special is live now at bit.ly/44qpDiG.
Included in this edition:
✅ Fasig-Tipton Stable Tour with Todd Pletcher
✅Opening Day meet and race previews
✅The Power Grid
✅Sean Clancy's Cup of Coffee
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#ThrowbackThursday from the Douglas Lees archives
1974 Casanova Pt. to Pt. Races at Edward Evans' Spring Hill course. The Spring Hill Open Timber race. Anyone know the rider and the horse? They finished second that day.
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#WaybackWednesday from the Douglas Lees archives
Piedmont Fox Hounds meet at Windsor in 1991. Who can name the riders?
(Douglas says it's Gordy Keys (right) and William D. Rogers, famous state department, Kissinger aide)
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National Sporting Library & Museum
Howard Allen (American, 1920–2015), Eve Fout Horsing Around, 1962. Black and white photograph. Upperville Colt and Horse Show Papers, 1857–2003. Gift of the Salter family, Alexander Mackay-Smith, et al., 1975–2003
For any object in the National Sporting Library & Museum’s holdings, we—ideally—want to be able to share information to basic questions such as: where? when? and who?
Here’s what we do—and don’t—know about the photo we share with you this week:
Where: Upperville Colt & Horse Show
When: 1962
Who: Eve Fout and an unidentified individual in horse costume. If you know who the person is behind the mask, please let us know!
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FROM HOOVES TO HIGH-TECH: THE EVOLUTION OF HORSE RACING EQUIPMENT
Horse racing, a sport as old as time, has enchanted spectators for centuries with its speed, strength, and elegance. Within the athletic feats and adrenaline-charged races lies a narrative of technological progress that has significantly influenced the sport. From humble beginnings to cutting-edge innovations, the evolution of horse racing equipment has been vital in improving safety, performance, and overall experience for jockeys and horses alike. As we gear up for Steeplechase 2023, let’s delve into the intriguing and expansive history of horse racing equipment.
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Virginia Horse Racing
Ever wanted to work with horses in the backstretch of a racetrack --- like Colonial Downs? Well, your chance is here! A 9-hour program to be held over three consecutive mornings will be held July 17-19 at the horsemen's building in the Colonial Downs backstretch. The program is free to attend, includes lunch, and it coincides with the opening of the summer thoroughbred racing season in New Kent. For details and registration, contact Frank Petramalo at fpetramalo@msn.com or by calling 703-999-7491.
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Sam Robinson Fine Art
We're thrilled to welcome Sam Robinson Fine Art to the Maryland Horse Library & Education Center on Monday, July 24, to discuss his artwork. Sam is the official artist for the National Steeplechase Association and is one of the region's premier equine artists!
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SOTA Membership
By collaborating with the National Steeplechase Association, SOTA provides a platform for open and creative discussions about how to stimulate interest and more importantly, participation in our sport.
Over the years, past presidents have included Janet Elliot, Jack Fisher, Kathy McKenna, Laura Shull, Kate Dalton, Sean Clancy, Kathy Neilson, Mason Lampton and Meriwether Morris. Presently, Richard Hendriks is president.
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PODCASTS / VIDEOS TO LISTEN TO OR WATCH |
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WATCH This week's Summer Series features the stable of trainer Todd Wyatt, HERE. |
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WATCH The importance of pony racing in Ireland, from trainer Shark Hanlon, HERE. |
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