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B. Wayne Hughes passes away
We are very saddened to report the passing of B. Wayne Hughes who died peacefully today in his home at his beloved Spendthrift Farm with loving family by his side. The longtime horse racing visionary and leader – best known within the industry for returning Spendthrift to prominence – was… Read More
Spendthrift marketing team wins Emmy Award
Spendthrift Farm was recognized in the 57th Annual Ohio Valley Regional Emmy Awards on August 15th, winning in the category of Commercial. During a virtual ceremony, Spendthrift received the honor for the video “Homecoming” produced in 2020. A sequel to the farm’s 2019 Emmy-nominated video “Work Like Hell”, the series… Read More
Gormley’s High Oak magnificent in Saratoga Special S. (G2)
Gormley got his first graded stakes winner in a big way Saturday with High Oak's commanding 4 1/4-length win in the $200,000 Saratoga Special S. (G2).... Read More
Got Stormy scores historic Fourstardave S. (G1) victory
Two years after she became the first and only female to win the Fourstardave S. (G1) in track record time, Got Stormy scored a repeat win the 2021 renewal... Read More
Bolt d’Oro has first $1M-plus yearling at F-T Saratoga
Bolt d'Oro became one of only two First-Crop sires of 2021 to have a seven-figure yearling when hip No. 132 sold for $1.4 million... Read More
Into Mischief tops Saratoga sale with record $2.6 million yearling
Two-time champion sire Into Mischief set a personal record Tuesday evening at the Saratoga Selected Yearlings sale... Read More
Spendthrift-bred Lord Nelson filly sells for $290K at Saratoga
Lord Nelson wrapped up the prestigious Fasig-Tipton Saratoga Selected Yearlings sale with a $290,000 filly during Tuesday's closing session... Read More
Regally-bred Lord Nelson filly brings $410,000 at Fasig-Tipton
Lord Nelson's lone offering during the first session of the Aug. 9-10 Saratoga Select Yearlings sale sold for a robust $410,000 Read More
Saratoga Select Yearling sale starts strong for Bolt d’Oro
With a session average of over $200,000, first-crop sire Bolt d'Oro had an excellent first day at the Aug. 9-10 Saratoga Select Yearling sale... Read More
Into Mischief filly hammers for $940K at Fasig-Tipton Saratoga opener
The August 9-10 Fasig-Tipton Saratoga Select Yearling sale got off to a bang Monday for Into Mischief when hip No. 71 sold for $940,000... Read More
Jackie’s Warrior dominates rain-soaked Amsterdam S. (G2)
Jackie's Warrior moved to the head of the sprint division with a superlative effort in the $200,000 Amsterdam S. (G2) Sunday at Saratoga... Read More
Bueno Bueno very sharp in Ellis Park turf tally
Shortly after Basking's blowout maiden win at Gulfstream Park, Lord Nelson got his second winner of the day when Bueno Bueno went gate-to-wire... Read More
