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Horse Racing Women’s Summit Announces Name Change to Horse Racing Women’s Association

Feb. 11, 2025 – The Horse Racing Women’s Summit is thrilled to announce its evolution into the Horse Racing Women’s Association (HRWA). Bigger than a simple name change, this transition marks a significant shift from being an annual event to a year-round association dedicated to empowering women in the horse racing industry.

Jonathan’s Way, Richard Rigney, Rigney Racing, Philip Bauer, Risen Star Stakes, Kentucky Derby, Horse Racing, America's Best Racing, ABR

Plane Crash Survivor Rigney ‘Lucky to Be Alive,’ Catching Derby Fever With Jonathan's Way

Tom Pedulla is interviewing prominent owners, trainers, and jockeys as they travel the Road to the 151st Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve on May 3 at Churchill Downs.

Joe Moran, racing manager, bloodstock, MyRacehorse, career, microshare, partnership, owner, Seize the Grey, Preakness Stakes, Straight No Chaser, Breeders’ Cup Sprint, Michael Behrens, Del Mar, Santa Anita, Mark Glatt, Andy Mathis, Nicl Hines

On the Rise: Joe Moran

It was a heady year in 2024 for MyRacehorse, the microshare ownership group, that saw Seize the Grey win the Preakness Stakes and Straight No Chaser take down the

Speed King, Southwest Stakes, Oaklawn Park, Ted Bowman, Triton Thoroughbreds, 2025 Kentucky Derby, Triple Crown, horse racing, America’s Best Racing, ABR, Coady Media

Owner Bowman Rewarded for ‘Leap of Faith’ With Southwest Winner Speed King

When Ted Bowman purchased Speed King he wanted to make a big splash. Mission accomplished in the $1 million Southwest Stakes Jan. 25 at Oaklawn Park.

Richard Barry, Ashford Stud, Justify, American Pharoah, Anne Eberhardt, BloodHOrse, Pete Denk

Longtime Ashford Stud Stallion Manager Barry Dishes on Farm’s Famous Racehorse Residents

After 40 years at Ashford Stud near Versailles, Ky., stallion manager Richard Barry is retiring at the end of June. Born in Clondalkin, Ireland, Barry, 67, sat down with BloodHorse to reflect on the four decades he has spent managing some of the most important stallions in the world and talk about what it is like to get to know these incredible equine athletes.

BLOODHORSE: When did you come to America?

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