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NTRA Communications —- ESSENTIAL QUALITY RETAINS TOP SPOT IN NTRA THREE-YEAR-OLD POLL ONE MONTH BEFORE KENTUCKY DERBY LEXINGTON, Ky. (April 5, 2021) – Undefeated Essential Quality, fresh off a determined victory in the Grade 2 Toyota Blue Grass Stakes at Keeneland on April...

Alicia Hughes, NTRA Communications —- LEXINGTON, Ky. (March 29, 2021) – Godolphin homebred Mystic Guide earned his first top-level victory in spectacular fashion this past weekend when he surged to a 3 ¾-length triumph in the $12 million Dubai World Cup at Meydan...

By Keith McCalmont —- FS1 to provide coverage of the Dubai World Cup on Saturday, March 27 Coverage of the Dubai World Cup card to be presented by Star Guitar OZONE PARK, N.Y. – Live coverage of the Group 1, $12 million Dubai World Cup airs Saturday, March 27 at noon...

By Amy Gregory —- The following is a statement from Keeneland President and CEO Shannon Arvin on the death of Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum: “Sheikh Hamdan was a beloved figure around the world, cherished for his grace, humanity, loyalty, knowledge and sportsmanship....

Alicia Hughes, NTRA Communications —- LEXINGTON, Ky. (March 22, 2021) – Hot Rod Charlie’s front running victory in the Grade 2 Louisiana Derby on March 20 was enough to elevate the son of Oxbow in this week’s National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA) Top...

By Mike Willman —- COADY PHOTOGRAPHY HIGHLY RESPECTED VETERAN JOCKEY DESHAWN PARKER WINS 2021 GEORGE WOOLF MEMORIAL JOCKEY AWARD; TWO-TIME NATIONAL LEADING RIDER IS APPROACHING 6,000 CAREER WINS ARCADIA, Calif. (March 18, 2021)—DeShawn Parker, the five foot, 10 inch jockey...

By Brian Nadeau —- NBC SPORTS BEGINS “ROAD TO THE KENTUCKY DERBY” COVERAGE WITH THE LOUISIANA DERBY LIVE THIS SAT., MARCH 20 AT 6 P.M. ET ON NBCSN TwinSpires & TVG Also to Provide On-Site Louisiana Derby Weekend Coverage STAMFORD, Conn. – March 18, 2021 – With the...

Alicia Hughes, NTRA Communications —- CONCERT TOUR, SWISS SKYDIVER ON THE MOVE IN NTRA TOP THOROUGHBRED POLLS LEXINGTON, Ky. (March 15, 2021) – After each posted handy victories this past weekend, unbeaten sophomore Concert Tour and champion filly Swiss Skydiver both...

By Kristen Williamson —- U.S. Congress created a private organization with federal authority to make laws, issue subpoenas, and collect money LUBBOCK, Texas (March 15, 2021) — Organizations representing Thoroughbred horse owners and trainers have filed a federal lawsuit to...

Dakota Shultz —- HAWTHORNE RACE COURSE OPENS 3rd BRICK-AND-MORTAR SPORTSBOOK WITH POINTSBET: TUESDAY, MARCH 16 Newly Remodeled Club Hawthorne in Suburban Prospect Heights Now Features Sports Betting, Horse Racing; Cash Wagering and Cash Deposits/Withdrawals for Mobile...