Kimberly French

Kimberly French is an award winning freelance journalist specializing in horse racing and horse health living in Louisville, KY. Her work has appeared in more than 25 national and international publications. She is currently the editor of Hoof Beats magazine, the official publication of the U.S. Trotting Association and the special assistant to the president for the Association of Racing Commissioners International.

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Champion Arrogate dies at age 7

Juddmonte Farms’ champion racehorse and potentially talented stallion Arrogate was euthanized June 2 after a weeklong war with an unknown neurological condition that appeared to impact his neck. Towards the end of his third season in the breeding shed, Juddmonte Farms stated Arrogate would no longer be breeding mares roughly a week ago due to […]
Posted on: June 2, 2020 | Kimberly French
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152nd edition of Belmont Stakes to be contested June 20

On Tuesday (May 19) the New York Racing Association (NYRA) announced the oldest and longest event in the Triple Crown, the Belmont Stakes (Grade I) will be contested on June 20 at nine furlongs (1-1/8 miles) rather than the traditional version at 1-1/2 miles. Normally contested five weeks after the Kentucky Derby (Grade I) and […]
Posted on: May 19, 2020 | Kimberly French
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Thoroughbred Racing

Woodbine has 20 horses test positive for EHV-1

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) continues to examine cases of the neurotropic strain of EHV-1 May 18 at Woodbine. On Sunday (May 17) the AGCO revealed two Thoroughbreds in Barn 12 at the Ontario facility tested positive for equine herpesvirus, and implemented protocols to manage the situation. Of the 59 horses in Barn 12, there […]
Posted on: May 19, 2020 | Kimberly French
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Race Tracks Prepare to Open After COVID-19

COVID-19 Updates Around the Racing Industry

Fasig-Tipton announces COVID-19 protocols for Midatlantic Sale On Monday (June 22) Fasig-Tipton announced their COVID-19 safety measures prior to the Midlantic 2-Year-Olds in Training Sale, which is the company’s first juvenile sale of the season. In order to adhere to Maryland regulations, Fasiq-Tipton, which operates the show part of the sale on June 24-26, has […]
Posted on: May 15, 2020 | Kimberly French
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Churchill Backstretch Opens for Business

The entire horse community breathed a sigh of relieve when the firsts vans rolled through the Churchill Downs stable gate at 6 a.m. on Monday morning. A total of 175 horses are scheduled to be on the grounds by the end of the day. All the early arrivals hail from Fair Grounds in New Orleans. […]
Posted on: May 11, 2020 | Kimberly French
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Horse Racing Rocked by 27 FBI indictments for illegal medications

Horse Racing Rocked by 27 FBI Indictments for Illegal Medications

On Monday (March 9) federal prosecutors revealed 27 indictments charging 27 people in various capacities with the industry for istering, shipping, packaging and supplying illegal medications to racehorses. Implemented by the Southern District of New York, the indictments claim those charges were involved in an extensive plan to give horses these medications, then hide their […]
Posted on: March 9, 2020 | Kimberly French
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