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Visit Horse Country: A Tradition Built on Innovation at Fasig-Tipton

Fasig-Tipton Co. is the oldest Thoroughbred auction company in North America, and has an established presence in various market sectors, starting with the epicenter of Thoroughbred breeding, central Kentucky, and extending to Saratoga Springs, N.Y., the 2-year-old auctions in Florida, the Timonium, Md., area serving the Midlantic region, and this year, to Santa Anita Park in California.

Thoroughbred Makeover Diary: ‘We Are In Good Shape’ with Shanghaied

My mantra this month is “WE ARE IN GOOD SHAPE.”

With only five months until the Thoroughbred Makeover, our training continues. So far we have met our goals by going off-property to lessons. Shanghaied and I have ridden in two clinics successfully, and we have a show coming up the first week in July! I am happy with our ground fundamentals and Shanghaied’s level of fitness.

Visit Horse Country: Adena Springs a Testament to Stronach’s Vision

Contemporary Thoroughbred racing in North America is indebted to several significant individuals, and perhaps none more than Frank Stronach, who purchased his first racehorse in 1962 and in the 57 years since has expanded to own several racetracks, campaign numerous champions, and develop bold, creative ideas such as the Pegasus World Cup Invitational.

Thoroughbred Makeover Diary: ‘Pop Pop’s’ Love for Speed Inspires His Horse Training

Competition comes naturally to my teammate and father-in-law Oliver “Pop Pop” Keithly and he is not shy when it comes to speed. Pop Pop has over 15 years of motorcycle racing experience; his top speed was 165 MPH. He has raced his Buell 1200 and Suzuki 750 at Daytona International Speedway, Pocono Raceway, New Hampshire Motor Speedway, NJ Motorsport Park and Summit Park. Pop Pop is “retired” from motorcycle racing now and has transitioned his passion for speed and excitement to horse racing and horse training!

Visit Horse Country: Tradition, Innovation Drive Three Chimneys Farm

For over 40 years, Three Chimneys Farm has been a major presence in the competitive Thoroughbred industry. Starting as a small family operation boarding mares in 1972 by Robert and Blythe Clay, the Woodford Co., Ky., farm entered the competitive stallion market in the early 1980s but emphasized quality over quantity in its approach.

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