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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Double Honor • TCA CELEBRATES A SECOND HONOR GUEST IN 2023, TRAINER RICHARD MANDELLA

January Calendar

Bernhards, Bregman Named New Owners of the Year

No Fatal Breakdowns on Spa’s Training Track

Names in the News

Obituaries

Equinox’s Hold on the World • PLETHORA OF JAPANESE-TRAINED HORSES RATED 120-PLUS BY IFHA IN 2023

Matt Dinerman • IN THIS MONTHLY BH INTERVIEW, KAREN M. JOHNSON PROFILES YOUNG RACING PERSONALITIES

BENTORNATO

TWISTS & TURNS • An ever-changing script on the track in 2023 also saw superstars Cody’s Wish, Elite Power, and Goodnight Olive pick up where they left off

PROGRESS • HISA provides hope as racing continues to address equine safety

FAMILY ENDEAVORS • The Heiders are bringing sizable positive energy to racing, both on and off the track

TRAINING PROGENY of VIOLENCE • From siring a Breeders’ Cup winner and champion in Forte, to horses for every surface, Violence exudes versatility

RIGNEYS HAVE MOMENTUM ON THEIR SIDE • Burgeoning stable has found its stride

2024 NORTH AMERICAN STUD FEES • ANALYSIS OF JUSTIFY’S FIRST TWO CROPS / NEW SIRES OF 2024 STUD FEES FOR NORTH AMERICAN SIRES

4 Mins. from Maryland

UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE GOES DEEP • EQUINE PROGRAM PROVIDES WELL–ROUNDED CURRICULUM

Equine Study Programs

RICHARD and CONNIE SNYDER

A Gem in Florida’s Horse Country • DOUBLE DIAMOND FARM’S FOUR DECADES OF SUCCESS

For the Love of Arkansas • JOHN ED ANTHONY REMAINS STEADFAST IN HIS SUPPORT OF RACING IN HIS HOME STATE

A Lifetime of Great Memories • OWNER/BREEDER/TRAINER R. GARY PATRICK REFLECTS ON A FULFILLING CAREEER

Facilitating a Smooth Pregnancy • RESEARCH REMAINS ROBUST ON MARE & FOAL HEALTH

Doc’s Products OCD Pellets

Tips for First-Timers • HOW TO DO DERBY LIKE AN EXPERT

Surge Capacity Tops Brown-Trained Matriarch Superfecta • CHAD BROWN CONTINUES HIS HOLD ON GRADE 1 TURF EVENT

THE JOCKEY CLUB GRADE 2 HONOR ROLL • Note: Statistics accompanying each result are complete through the date of the race.

THE JOCKEY CLUB GRADE 3 HONOR ROLL • Note: Statistics accompanying each result are complete through the date of the race.

If Wishes Were Horses • A TIME FOR RECALLING AND HOPING