Bernard Kenny

Northview Pennsylvania is open for sale

Those of us who are looking for global domination in the thoroughbred industry then look no further as Northview Pennsylvania is open for sale. The US Mid-Atlantic leader Northview Stallion Station is concentrating on its Maryland division, and selling off its Pennsylvania farm under the successful banner of ‘Where Bright… Read More »
Raising the Breeders Cup Bar

Bob Baffert Racing Stables has announced their seasoned stars are in full training, heading towards the Breeders’ Cup at Keeneland on 6,7 November, chiefly for the $7m Longines Classic. What of Bob Baffert’s stars who don’t make the Longines Classic of 1¼m. There’s dropping back to the $2m Big Ass… Read More »
Is the Kentucky Derby a Breeders’ Cup prep

In this COVIT changing world of international racing has the 146th Kentucky Derby of 1¼ miles become a ‘prep’ for the Breeders’ Cup World Championship at Keeneland on 6,7 January, now 9 weeks later. To be run at Churchill Downs on Saturday 5 September, the Kentucky Derby offers the best… Read More »
Racing club releases branded COVID-19 face masks

News in from Lexington, Kentucky is that The Breeders’ Cup has launched Cup branded face masks, currently available for preorder at BreedersCupShop.com. Featuring the Breeders’ Cup signature horsehead profile printed with its traditional purple background, with all proceeds donated to Breeders’ Cup Charities, the official charity outreach program for COVID-19… Read More »
Is Charlatan shaping up for a Triple Crown tilt?

Is undefeated Arkansas Derby winner Charlatan heading for Triple Crown and Breeders’ Cup glory for trainer Boib Baffer, with news that Hill’n’Dale has purchase the star colts ‘breeding rights.’ “Horses with Charlatan’s immense ability combined with superior pedigree and conformation are a very rare community,” said John G Sikura, President… Read More »
Inglis to host the best broodmare sale in years

“It’s the best catalogue of mares for the Australian Broodmare Sale for many years,” said Chris Russell, the Inglis NSW Bloodstock Manager. “Definitely a sale that discerning commercial breeders need to pay very close attention.” Conducted via the Inglis Digital Online platform on Sunday 10 May, it features a 343… Read More »
Bob Baffert heads Arkansas Derby

They say ‘it’s unprecedented in American racing history’ that this 84th Arkansas Derby will again be run in two divisions, the first in 1960, with Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert having both race favourites. As 7/5 race favourite in Division 1 the unbeaten Bob Baffert trained Charlatan who has… Read More »
In Her Time headlines the Inglis Chairman’s Sale

“This Chairman’s catalogue is filled with world-class athletes with some of the best and most commercial bloodlines in the world,” states Inglis’ NSW Bloodstock Manager Chris Russell in announcing The Chairman’s Sale for Friday 8 May. Commencing at 3pm the auction format will follow the Easter Yearling Sale with Virtual… Read More »
All Aged Stakes field packed full of quality

In this modern era of stallion making Group 1 races it’s Royal Randwick’s 156th running of Schweppes All Aged Stakes that has attracted seven Group 1 winners in a full field of 14 runners, including four three-year-old’s, many looking towards future stallion careers. Although missing The Championships the French 2000… Read More »
British set to dominate The Championships Day 2

Has fortune shined upon Newmarket trainer William Haggas, or has he done his homework on his first campaign to The Championships when Addeybb took out the Gr1 Ranvet Stakes and Young Rascal the Gr3 N E Manion Cup at the Golden Slipper Carnival. Ironically both horses were ridden by emerging… Read More »