BloodHorse

BloodHorse is a premier Thoroughbred industry publication and website owned by The Jockey Club and TOBA. Founded in 1916, it provides comprehensive racing, breeding news and analysis monthly in print, tablet and online at BloodHorse.com. Its mission is serving owners/breeders while improving the Thoroughbred breed.

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June Calendar

Churchill Reports Record Derby Day Wagering

Mystik Dan’s Win the Most-Watched Derby Since 1989

Justify, Rosario, Gun Runner Join Hall of Fame

Prominent Owner/Breeder Wygod Dies at 84

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Questions for 2024 • AS RACING SHIFTS INTO HIGH GEAR, WHO HOLDS THE MOST HORSEPOWER?

Antonio Fresu • IN THIS MONTHLY BH INTERVIEW, KAREN M. JOHNSON PROFILES YOUNG RACING PERSONALITIES

THORPEDO ANNA

To Be the Best • PIN OAK STUD’S JIM AND DANA BERNHARD ARE SETTING HIGH GOALS

At HOME on the FARM • Equine Pursuits Are Sparking Joy in Steve and Denise Smith

MAGICAL MEMORIES • On the 10th anniversary of a failed Triple Crown bid, CALIFORNIA CHROME is remembered for much more than that loss

MYSTIK DAN PREVAILS IN KENTUCKY DERBY • Three-Horse Photo Provides Thrilling Finish

TOGETHER McPEEK, HERNANDEZ JR. REACH NEW HEIGHTS

McPEEK, MYSTIK DAN OWNERS/BREEDERS SHARE MUTUAL ADMIRATION

MEMBER OF THE MONTH BRETT A. BRINKMAN • Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association

Leading Veterinarians Discuss Sesamoiditis in Light of Recent and Illuminating Research • Presented by Keeneland Sales & BloodHorse An ongoing series to provide education and context to the topics that commonly appear on vet reports

LEADING BROODMARE SIRES

RISING INFLUENCE OF BLAME

4 mins. from maryland

Taking a Deep Breath • EQUINE ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE TIED TO RESPIRATORY HEALTH

LET’S GO RACING • TRAVEL PACKAGES ARE A POPULAR CHOICE FOR INTERNATIONAL AND STATESIDE RACING DESTINATIONS

U.S.-based Racing-Europe Curates International Travel

Star Gazing • EVOLVING INFLUENCER CAMPAIGN SHINING POSITIVE LIGHT ON HORSE RACING

Baseball Whiz Alex Bregman and MyRacehorse team up

Idiomatic Returns With Classy La Troienne Victory

THE JOCKEY CLUB GRADE 2 HONOR ROLL

THE JOCKEY CLUB GRADE 3 HONOR ROLL

Time Pays Off • McPEEK REALIZES DERBY GLORY