Essential Quality Extends Lead in NTRA Top Three-Year-Old Poll
LEXINGTON, Ky. (March 1, 2021) – The transition from age 2 to 3 proved no issue for Godolphin’s homebred champion Essential Quality as the son of Tapit captured his [...]
NTRA Weekend Stakes Rundown: Champion Essential Quality Makes Seasonal Bow in Southwest Stakes
LEXINGTON, Ky. (February 26, 2021) – Throughout the year, the NTRA will provide a guide to the best stakes races in North America and beyond. Races are listed in chronological [...]
President Biden Issues Proclamation Lifting Some Immigrant and Nonimmigrant Travel Restrictions
LEXINGTON, Ky. (February 25, 2021) – President Biden issued a Proclamation on Wednesday, February 24, 2020, to revoke Proclamation 10014 (Suspension of Entry of Immigrants Who Present a Risk to [...]
First of Four Free Online NHC Qualifiers Set for March 6
LEXINGTON, Ky. (February 25, 2021) – The first of what will be four free online qualifiers for the National Horseplayers Championship (NHC) is set for March 6 on HorsePlayers.com, the official [...]
NHC Rundown: 2009 Runner-Up Decauwer Set for Another Las Vegas Appearance
LEXINGTON, Ky. (February 23, 2021) – Each week, the NTRA will provide a rundown of those who have qualified for the National Horseplayers Championship (NHC) the previous weekend. The NHC [...]
Charlatan Moves to the Front in NTRA Top Thoroughbred Poll
LEXINGTON, Ky. (February 22, 2021) – Though he was caught in late stretch en route to finishing second in the $20 million Saudi Cup on February 20, Charlatan’s game effort [...]
NTRA Weekend Stakes Rundown: Winter Sprintfest, Saudi Cup Headline Saturday Action
LEXINGTON, Ky. (February 19, 2021) – Throughout the year, the NTRA will provide a guide to the best stakes races in North America and beyond. Races are listed in chronological order [...]
NHC Rundown: Last Chance/First Chance Yields Eight More Qualifiers
LEXINGTON, Ky. (February 18, 2021) – Each week, the NTRA will provide a rundown of those who have qualified for the National Horseplayers Championship (NHC) the previous weekend. The NHC [...]
Stablemates Knicks Go, Essential Quality Out Front in First NTRA Polls of 2021
LEXINGTON, Ky. (February 16, 2021) – Last month, Brad Cox earned his first Eclipse Award for Outstanding Trainer as a result of his barn’s superior exploits during the 2020 [...]
NTRA Weekend Stakes Rundown: Risen Star Stakes First of 50-point Qualifiers on Road to the Kentucky Derby
LEXINGTON, Ky. (February 12, 2021) – Throughout the year, the NTRA will provide a guide to the best stakes races in North America and beyond. Races are listed in chronological [...]