Maiden Watch: Week of Oct. 14-Oct. 20

Porter on Pedigrees

Since joining the New York Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association board about 10 years ago, Tina Bond has stressed the need for more marketing and public relations initiatives to present positive messages about the sport. Now she has launched one.

While many of the top two-turn dirt horses in the country await running at Del Mar in either the Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1) or the Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile (G1), others pursue another graded stakes opportunity in the Oct. 26 Fayette (G2) at Keeneland.

The form of Emily Upjohn’s recent third in the Prix Vermeille (G1) at Longchamp Sept. 15 could not have worked out any better, as she was preceded by the subsequent Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe (G1) one-two Bluestocking and Aventure.

A divided board of directors of the Pennsylvania Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association is embroiled in an internal dispute that has spilled over into a state court lawsuit.

Since joining the New York Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association board about 10 years ago, Tina Bond has stressed the need for more marketing and public relations initiatives to present positive messages about the sport. Now she has launched one.

Top racemare Nashwa has been retired after a successful global career that yielded three group 1 wins and close to £1.7 million in prize money just a few days before her younger brother Nebras bids to keep the family name in lights at Doncaster. 

Weatherbys’ Return of Mares Bred details the identity of the mares’ foals and coverings in that season, as well as current and historical statistics on breeding activity in the two countries.

As the countdown to the 41st Breeders’ Cup World Championships at Del Mar Nov. 1-2 from Del Mar begins, FanDuel TV will have comprehensive coverage of the event.