News and Notes for May 29, 2020
TRC NEWSThe Texas Racing Commission met via videoconference earlier this week where racetrack representatives discussed their plans for live racing. Retama had been scheduled to open a mixed meet for Thoroughbreds […]
Mailbox Money!!
ATB awards in connection with the 2020 Thoroughbred meet at Sam Houston Race Park should be in the mail by April 14th. Due to the reduction in simulcast and on-track […]
Texas Summer Yearling Sale Set for August 24 at Lone Star Park
This year’s Texas Summer Yearling and Mixed Sale has been set for Monday, August 24, at Lone Star Park at Grand Prairie. This will mark the fifth renewal of the […]
Smart’s Kingdom Named 2019 Texas Champion Claimer
Bradley Martin’s homebred Smart’s Kingdom has been named the 2019 Texas Champion Claimer by the Texas Thoroughbred Association. The 5-year-old gelding by Sir Smart was the winner of an online […]
Record Number of Entries in Texas 2-Year-Olds in Training Sale, New Incentives Announced
The Texas Thoroughbred Association and Lone Star Park are pleased to announce a record number of consignments to the Texas 2-Year-Olds in Training Sale. A total of 182 head, pending […]
Weekly ATB Winners February 10 – 16
Congrats to the following Accredited Texas-bred horses and to their connections for their wins over the past week: Beta Lake (Beta Capo – Cobra Lake); Desert Dreams (Strong Mandate – […]
Latest Issue of Texas Thoroughbred Times Newsletter Now Online
The latest edition of the Texas Thoroughbred Times digital newsletter is now online. This issue includes a look at the 2019 Texas-bred champions topped by Texas Horse of the Year […]
Mr Money Bags Named 2019 Texas Horse of the Year
Roy Cobb’s homebred Mr Money Bags will be crowned as the 2019 Texas Horse of the Year at the Texas Thoroughbred Association’s annual meeting and awards banquet on March 21 […]
Incentive and Bonus Programs Announced for Texas 2-Year-Olds and Horses of Racing Age Sale
The Texas Thoroughbred Association has announced two new programs to make buying, selling and racing horses in Texas more lucrative for horsemen. The Texas 2-Year-Olds in Training and Horses of […]
TTA Announces Membership Promotion Supporting Thoroughbred Aftercare
The Texas Thoroughbred Association is offering the TEXAS TRIFECTA, which provides three years of membership for the price of two. That means a three-year traditional individual membership is just $120 […]