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Thoroughbred Makeover Diary: An Exciting and Nerve-Racking Time

There’s no denying it now. We’re officially in crunch time for this year’s Retired Racehorse Project’s Thoroughbred Makeover, and I still have a lot of decisions to make. Not only are there only 79 days until the start of competition, but there are also only eight days for me to declare my potential second horse. Eight days to decide which, if any, of the makeover-eligible horses available to me I think has the best shot of showcasing their talent in an entirely new discipline and hopeful future career in only 79 days. Exciting! And utterly nerve-racking at the same time!

Molly Fletcher to Headline Horse Racing Women’s Association 2025 Conference

Tickets are now on sale for the Horse Racing Women’s Association 2025 Conference, which will be held for the first time in Lexington, Ky. on Wednesday, Oct. 8 and Thursday, Oct. 9.

The fourth annual HRWA Conference will feature a welcome reception, keynote address, featured afternoon speaker, three panel discussions, and a special presentation of the Jane Goldstein Award. FanDuel TV’s Andie Biancone, a racing reporter and analyst, will serve as the emcee for the event.

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Where to Watch/Listen: Horse Racing Coverage July 23-27

The upcoming weekend is highlighted by big races on both coasts, as Saratoga Race Course and Del Mar are now both in full swing with their summer meets.

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Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Success Story: Pep Talking’s Big Personality and Bigger Heart

When Al Gillen set out to adopt another horse from MidAtlantic Horse Rescue in 2022, he had a clear vision: something smaller, older, and ready to settle into a quieter life alongside his senior horse, Stardust. What he found instead was Pep Talking: a big-bodied, 6-year-old Thoroughbred with a bold personality and plenty to say.

Gillen had known Beverly Strauss of MidAtlantic Horse Rescue for nearly 20 years and trusted the process completely.

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World Series Champ Werth’s Icon Racing Scores With First Starter

Icon Racing was called up to the big leagues July 17 as they sent their first starter to the gate and then hit the first pitch out of the park as 2-year-old filly Sacred Goddess broke her and the syndicate’s maiden at Saratoga Race Course.

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