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    • A short yearling colt by Gun Runner (hip 114) jumped to the top of the leader board in the early going of the Keeneland January Horses of All Ages Sale Monday when bringing a final bid of $800,000 from Marc Gunderson. The colt, consigned by Hill 'n' Dale at Xalapa, is out of graded winner Deceptive Vision (A.P. Indy), a full-sister to Canadian champion Eye of the Leopard. The colt is a half-brother to multiple graded-placed Ancient Peace (War Front), who topped the 2023 Keeneland January sale when selling for $650,000. John Sikura's Hill 'n' Dale purchased Deceptive Vision as part of the dispersal of the historic Sam-Son Farm for $900,000 at the 2021 Keeneland January sale. The post Gun Runner Colt Brings $800k from Marc Gunderson appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article
    • Five new members were elected to the Retired Racehorse Project (RRP) board and four to the advisory council, at the organization's December meeting, the RRP announced Monday. The five elected to the board are Vanessa Coleman, who succeeds Sarah Williams as Treasurer; Amanda Chance; Anne Guillory; Audra and Gary Mandella (sharing one seat); and Rosie Napravnik. The group will also replace the directors who completed their terms of service at the conclusion of 2025: Richard Lamb, Sissy Wickes, and Sarah Williams. Board members may serve up to two consecutive three-year terms. The advisory council, a non-governing body whose members may serve on specific committees or consult on an ad hoc basis–and are not term-limited–may serve continuously. The new council members include Danielle Austin; Kelsey Marshall Hughes; Billy Koch; and Katelyn Morgan. “The RRP wrapped up a milestone year in 2025, marking the organization's 15-year anniversary, the Thoroughbred Makeover's 10-year anniversary, and the completion of a strategic planning process,” said RRP executive director, Kirsten Green. “As we set out in the next era of our work, the composition of our board and advisory council will be more important than ever, both in representation of the communities we serve and in expertise that will guide the execution of our strategic plan. We're looking forward to working with our new members and thank our departing members for their investment of their time and talents.” The post Retired Racehorse Project Elects New Board, Advisory Council Members appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article
    • Newsells Park Stud has announced 'No Risk Terms' in 2026 for two of its young stallions, A'Ali and Isaac Shelby, with breeders only paying the nomination fee for each sire when their resulting foal is sold at public auction. In the event that the sale price achieved is less than twice the nomination fee, the proceeds will be shared 50/50 between the breeder and Newsells Park Stud, meaning the fee payable may be less than the full nomination fee. Should the sale proceeds exceed twice the nomination fee, the mare owner retains any additional funds. Gary Coffey, Newsells Park Stud racing and nominations manager, said, “Given the current economic climate, we are keen to reduce risk for breeders and to align ourselves more closely with their ongoing concerns. These 'No Risk Terms' ensure the nomination fees reflects the market, while still allowing breeders to retain the full upside when the offspring sell well.” The 2026 nomination fee for the multiple Group winner Isaac Shelby, the only son of Night Of Thunder at stud in Europe, is £7,000. A'Ali, who was responsible for 13 individual two-year-olds winners in Europe last year from his first crop, stands for £5,000. If breeders do not intend to sell the progeny by these sires, the terms will remain as 1st October SLF. The post Newsells Park Introduces ‘No Risk Terms’ for Two Stallions in 2026 appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article
    • The 2026 accreditation application process is now open and can be accessed online, the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance (TAA) announced Monday. Nonprofit Thoroughbred aftercare organizations that are interested in applying for accreditation during the 2026-27 term must submit the completed application by Apr. 1, at 6:00p.m. EDT. All organizations that were accredited in 2023 or any new organizations need to apply for accreditation this year. Others that were accredited in 2025 need not apply as their current accreditation extends through 2026. Accredited Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance organizations are eligible to receive financial grants to further support the care of their Thoroughbreds. The amount awarded in 2025 to Thoroughbred aftercare organizations was $4.7 million, totaling $40.74 million since inception of Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance in 2012. Minimum requirements for accreditation as well as the application landing page may be found here. “Becoming accredited with the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance provides guidelines and standards to organizations and gives them the opportunity to obtain formal recognition in the Thoroughbred industry,” said Janice Towles, director of Accreditation & Grants at the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance. “We hope that new partners will be added to our family of accredited organizations and we look forward to assisting our current groups in their purpose to retrain, retire and rehome Thoroughbreds.” The post Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Opens Accreditation Applications for 2026 appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article
    • Editor's Note: Welcome to the first edition of 2026 Mating Plans, presented by Spendthrift. We kick off this year's series with a Thoroughbred breeder who is building an elite broodmare band, and always upgrading his stock. Pizza Bianca, 7, Fastnet Rock (Aus)-White Hot (Ire), by Galileo (Ire). Will be bred to Not This Time.  A Breeders' Cup Champion deserves the best opportunity to produce another champion. Not This Time gets great horses on dirt and grass. This mating was a no-brainer. Go Go Boots (GB), Night ofThunder (Ire)-Hertford Dancer (GB), by Foxwedge (Aus). Will be bred to Frankel. This filly had her career shortened with an injury but she ran with the best fillies of her generation in the U.K. She gets a date with possibly the best horse ever. Street Strut, 13, Street Cry (Ire)-Lacadena, by Fasliyev. Will be bred to Omaha Beach. I was lucky enough to win a lottery ticket to Omaha Beach to move this winning half-sister to America up. This sire's babies are running off the screen at every track. Get a season if you can. Contemporary Art, 7, Dubawi (Ire)-Cover Song, Fastet Rock (Aus). Will be bred to Siyouni (Fr). This mare is from one of the best families in the world. She'll try France's best this year. Auld Alliance, 16, Montjeu (Ire)-Highland Gift (Ire), by Generous (Ire). Will be bred to Starspangledbanner (Aus). This proven Black-Type producer goes to maybe the most underrate sires in Europe. He continues to get horses at the highest levels. Glinting (Ire), 8, Galileo (Ire)-One Moment in Time (Ire), by Danehill. Will be bred to Sea The Stars (Ire). After three beautiful foals from the ill-fated Wootton Bassett, she switches to a sire that litters the classic entries with his progeny. Ottilien (Fr), 7, Holy Roman Emperor (Ire)-Vezina (Fr), by Bering (GB). Will be bred to No Nay Never. I love the first foal from this sire so we're going back. The mare is Group 1-placed. Lady Frankel (GB), 12, Frankel (GB)-Lady Vettori (GB), by Vettori (Ire). Will be bred to Kingman (GB). She's a sister to Lope de Vega and she has a couple of good looking progeny on the ground. The sire gives her a solid opportunity to breed something special. America, 15, A.P. Indy-Lacadena, by Fasliyev. Will be bred to Gun Runner. A full-brother to this mating sold at Saratoga as a yearling for $2.7 million to one of the sharpest owners in the game (Winchell Thoroughbreds). I see no reason to look elsewhere. American Caviar, 7, Curlin-America, by A.P. Indy. Will be bred to Nyquist. From America's family. This sire has the opportunity to scratch his way to number 1. Cover Song, 13, Fastnet Rock (Aus)-Misty for Me (Ire), by Galileo (Ire). Will be bred to Nyquist. The mare is a half-sister to Roly Poly and U S Navy Flag. The family is world-class and so is the sire as he's proving that he can get horses at the top level on all surfaces. Potion, 8, Ghostzapper-And Why Not, by Street Cy (Ire). Will be bred to McKinzie. The mare is from Helen Alexander's important breeding program. The sire is only going to become more popular. He's for real. Sedona, 5, Curlin-America, by A.P. Indy. Will be bred to Nyquist. Sedona is a $2 million yearling from America's family. Nyquist will give this young mare every chance for success. The post 2026 Mating Plans, Presented by Spendthrift: Bobby Flay appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article
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