The Pressbox Staff
Our staff keeps you on top of breaking news, analysis and opinion in the Thoroughbred industry.
Stories by The Pressbox StaffKeeneland’s Opening Weekend — Set to Begin on Friday, Oct. 5 — Could Be Special
(Whitmore winning at Keeneland in 2017 / Photo Courtesy of Keeneland) From the Media Team at Keeneland: Defending Champions Suedois (FR), Whitmore, Miss Sunset and Bucchero among Nominees to Keeneland’s Star-Studded Fall Stars Weekend LEXINGTON, KY (Sept. 25, 2018) – Four graded stakes winners from Keeneland’s 2017 Fall Stars Weekend, including Suedois (FR), who took […]
Notes & Quotes From the Wacky World of Thoroughbred Racing
(Cover Photo Courtesy of Churchill Downs / Divine Queen winning the Dogwood Stakes) Notes & Quotes From Around the Wacky World of Thoroughbred Racing: Parx Race Track: G1 Cotillion Stakes: Mike Smith, rider of Midnight Bisou, who was moved up to the win: “I was going straight as an arrow to stay in my path,” […]
Keeneland September Yearling Sale Update: Saturday’s Session Rolls On, Big River
From the Media Team at Keeneland: Two horses each sold for $65,000 to lead Saturday’s 12th session of the 13-day Keeneland September Yearling Sale. Cumulatively, Keeneland has sold 2,733 yearlings for $375,796,200, for a 22.07 percent increase in gross receipts from the entire 12-session sale in 2017 when Keeneland sold 2,555 horses for $307,845,400. […]
Keeneland September Sale Update: Mucho Macho Man Filly Tops Session
From the Keeneland Media Team: A filly by Mucho Macho Man sold for $170,000 to lead Friday’s 11th session of the Keeneland September Yearling Sale, which realized another session of tremendous growth in gross, average and median. Keeneland sold 287 yearlings Friday for a total of $5,313,000, a 151.57 percent increase from the 11th […]
Interview with Bob Elliston about Keeneland’s ongoing sale & upcoming race meeting!
Keeneland September Sale Update: Union Rags Colt Tops the Session
From the Keeneland Media Team: A colt by Union Rags brought $250,000 to headline another vibrant day of selling during Thursday’s 10th session of the Keeneland September Yearling Sale. Keeneland sold 272 yearlings today for $9,019,400, up 37.55 percent from gross sales of $6,557,100 for 255 horses posted in 2017. The average of $33,160 increased […]
Interview with EdDeRosa, who talks Pa Derby, Cotillion, & Battle Of Midway!!!
Ed is the marketing director for Brisnet.com. Brisnet is the greatest collection of handicapping information and statistics in the thoroughbred industry. Check out free past performances at brisnet.com.
Keeneland September Sales Update: Wednesday Another Strong Day
From the Media Team at Keeneland: Spirited trade fueled significant increases in gross sales, average and median prices on Wednesday at Keeneland’s September Yearling Sale, powered by the sale of a colt by Kentucky Derby (G1) winner Super Saver for $370,000 to Alex and JoAnn Lieblong. Keeneland sold 283 yearlings today for $13,354,600, a 51.08 […]
Nominations Released for G1 Jockey Club Gold Cup & G1 Joe Hirsch Turf Classic
From the Media Team at NYRA: New York-bred star Diversify tops a competitive group of 14 nominees released on Sunday as he looks to defend his title in the Grade 1, $750,000 Jockey Club Gold Cup on Saturday, September 29. In all, 91 horses were nominated to five graded stakes on September Super Saturday, the […]
Keeneland September Sale Report: Quality Road Filly Tops Tuesday Session
(Quality Road Filly Brings Top Price at Keeneland on Tuesday / Photo Courtesy of Keeneland) From the Media Team at Keeneland: The buoyant pace showed no sign of slowing down on Tuesday, the eighth session of Keeneland’s September Yearling Sale, powered by a Quality Road filly sold for $420,000 to Jamie McCalmont, agent for Sarah […]
Keeneland’s Opening Weekend — Set to Begin on Friday, Oct. 5 — Could Be Special
(Whitmore winning at Keeneland in 2017 / Photo Courtesy of Keeneland) From the Media Team at Keeneland: Defending Champions Suedois (FR), Whitmore, Miss Sunset and Bucchero among Nominees to Keeneland’s Star-Studded Fall Stars Weekend LEXINGTON, KY (Sept. 25, 2018) – Four graded stakes winners from Keeneland’s 2017 Fall Stars Weekend, including Suedois (FR), who took […]
Notes & Quotes From the Wacky World of Thoroughbred Racing
(Cover Photo Courtesy of Churchill Downs / Divine Queen winning the Dogwood Stakes) Notes & Quotes From Around the Wacky World of Thoroughbred Racing: Parx Race Track: G1 Cotillion Stakes: Mike Smith, rider of Midnight Bisou, who was moved up to the win: “I was going straight as an arrow to stay in my path,” […]
Keeneland September Yearling Sale Update: Saturday’s Session Rolls On, Big River
From the Media Team at Keeneland: Two horses each sold for $65,000 to lead Saturday’s 12th session of the 13-day Keeneland September Yearling Sale. Cumulatively, Keeneland has sold 2,733 yearlings for $375,796,200, for a 22.07 percent increase in gross receipts from the entire 12-session sale in 2017 when Keeneland sold 2,555 horses for $307,845,400. […]
Keeneland September Sale Update: Mucho Macho Man Filly Tops Session
From the Keeneland Media Team: A filly by Mucho Macho Man sold for $170,000 to lead Friday’s 11th session of the Keeneland September Yearling Sale, which realized another session of tremendous growth in gross, average and median. Keeneland sold 287 yearlings Friday for a total of $5,313,000, a 151.57 percent increase from the 11th […]
Interview with Bob Elliston about Keeneland’s ongoing sale & upcoming race meeting!
Keeneland September Sale Update: Union Rags Colt Tops the Session
From the Keeneland Media Team: A colt by Union Rags brought $250,000 to headline another vibrant day of selling during Thursday’s 10th session of the Keeneland September Yearling Sale. Keeneland sold 272 yearlings today for $9,019,400, up 37.55 percent from gross sales of $6,557,100 for 255 horses posted in 2017. The average of $33,160 increased […]
Interview with EdDeRosa, who talks Pa Derby, Cotillion, & Battle Of Midway!!!
Ed is the marketing director for Brisnet.com. Brisnet is the greatest collection of handicapping information and statistics in the thoroughbred industry. Check out free past performances at brisnet.com.
Keeneland September Sales Update: Wednesday Another Strong Day
From the Media Team at Keeneland: Spirited trade fueled significant increases in gross sales, average and median prices on Wednesday at Keeneland’s September Yearling Sale, powered by the sale of a colt by Kentucky Derby (G1) winner Super Saver for $370,000 to Alex and JoAnn Lieblong. Keeneland sold 283 yearlings today for $13,354,600, a 51.08 […]
Nominations Released for G1 Jockey Club Gold Cup & G1 Joe Hirsch Turf Classic
From the Media Team at NYRA: New York-bred star Diversify tops a competitive group of 14 nominees released on Sunday as he looks to defend his title in the Grade 1, $750,000 Jockey Club Gold Cup on Saturday, September 29. In all, 91 horses were nominated to five graded stakes on September Super Saturday, the […]
Keeneland September Sale Report: Quality Road Filly Tops Tuesday Session
(Quality Road Filly Brings Top Price at Keeneland on Tuesday / Photo Courtesy of Keeneland) From the Media Team at Keeneland: The buoyant pace showed no sign of slowing down on Tuesday, the eighth session of Keeneland’s September Yearling Sale, powered by a Quality Road filly sold for $420,000 to Jamie McCalmont, agent for Sarah […]
