The Retired Racehorse Project announced that applications for the 2023 Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium are now open for submission. The application period closes at 5 p.m. ET Jan. 20.

Last summer Cathy Grassick succeeded John McEnery as chair of the Irish Thoroughbred Breeders’ Association, the industry’s representative body. She told Racing Post Bloodstock about her first few months in the position. 

A “non-threatening condition” has delayed the start of the four-time group 1 winner’s stud career at Sumbe’s Haras de Montfort et Preaux. The farm reported the stallion does require stall rest but the condition does not threaten his stud career.

It is logical that a happy, healthy broodmare is more likely to have an easier time with her pregnancy than a mare struggling on the health front.

Journeyman Stud’s son of Distorted Humor has held a leading sire title every year since 2019.

A “non-threatening condition” has delayed the start of the three-time group 1 winner’s stud career at Sumbe’s Haras de Montfort et Preaux. The farm reported the stallion does require stall rest but the condition does not threaten his stud career.

Anthony Stabile and Richard Migliore look back at the Renaissance Stakes and Year’s End Stakes from Oaklawn Park.

Trainer Paulo Lobo discusses his Turfway Park meet success and his recent barn winners such as In Love, Bromley, and Itzos. He also gives an exciting update on veteran grade 1 winner Ivar.

Trainer Paulo Lobo’s barn only picked up steam as the year skidded to an end. The conditioner picked up his first Turfway Holiday Meet training title in a month full of exciting runners for the stable.

Promising 2-year-olds abounded as the year dwindled down to its final four days in 2022. Eight 2-year-olds, led by a half brother to the Hall of Fame race mare Rachel Alexandra, earned their spots on MaidenWatch.