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7NEWS
a day ago
- Business
- 7NEWS
Stallion announcement signals the end for ‘once-in-a-lifetime' champion Pride Of Jenni
Australia's reigning Horse of the Year and the country's leading stallion will meet later this year with Pride Of Jenni confirmed for a meeting with I Am Invincible. Yarraman Park Stud, in conjunction with Pride Of Jenni's owner Tony Ottobre, announced on Tuesday night that the three-time Group 1-winning daughter of Pride Of Dubai had been booked into the star resident of its Hunter Valley farm. 'I Am Invincible, what he's been able to do is incredible,' Ottobre said. 'I'm in awe of what he's been able to produce so I think we'll get a good one out of Pride Of Jenni.' The announcement effectively signals the end of Pride Of Jenni's career, which took in 39 starts for 10 wins and 12 minor placings. The seven-year-old's most recent appearance came in the Group 1 Doomben Cup on May 24, when she finished 10th of 12 in the race won by Antino. She announced herself a star during Melbourne Cup Week in 2023, when she won the Empire Rose Stakes and Champions Mile in the space of eight days, and returned in the second half of the season to win the $4 million All-Star Mile and Group 1 Queen Elizabeth Stakes. Ottobre said like during her racing career, when Sammy Waters was the loyal companion of the Ciaron Maher-trained mare, Pride Of Jenni would have a designated carer as a broodmare. 'A horse like this only comes once in a lifetime, and she'll have her own carer throughout her entire life now,' he said. 'So, wherever she goes, there will be a carer going with her. We're bringing in Caroline Kirwin from Ireland. 'Prior to that, we had Samantha Waters at the Ciaron Maher stables. Wherever Pride Of Jenni went, Sam was there all the time, and she never left her side at the stables. 'Now I've specially employed Caroline Kirwin from Ireland, who will be arriving soon to go through the breeding journey with Pride Of Jenni — wherever Pride Of Jenni goes, she's going.' Pride Of Jenni is one of the highest-profile bookings for I Am Invincible, who is in contention for a fourth straight win in the Australian Champion Stallion award. The son of Invincible Spirit will stand at a fee of $220,000, including GST, for the 2025 breeding season.
Daily Mirror
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Katie Price sparks concerns after animal fans spot alarming detail in new photo
Katie Price has sparked alarm bells amongst her online followers after sharing a new image of her riding a horse but some noticed something rather unsettling Katie Price has sparked alarm amongst animal lovers in a new snap she has shared to her social media channel. The former model has never shied away from sharing her love of animal s and has had dozens of pets in recent years. Famously, horses have a soft spot in Katie's heart, and she has previously competed at the Horse of the Year show on her horse, Jordan's Glamour Girl. But in a new update, Katie, 46, has taken to social media to share an image of her out riding her horse, Wallis, who she has had since he was eight-years-old, as the temperatures across the country continued to rise ahead of summer. Sharing the snap with her 2.7 million followers on Meta's Instagram platform, Katie beamed as she proudly sat on the stunning black horse in the sunshine. The telly star looked every inch the equestrian expert as she donned a pair of black jodhpurs, black riding boots and a premium horse riding helmet. Captioning her upload, Katie penned: "Everyday routine out riding. My happy place." Her post which has been liked thousands of times was soon flooded with mixed responses. Some animal lovers noticed that the bit in the horses mouth, used for the reins appeared to be too tight. One follower penned: "His bit is way too tight! Come on Katie, this is basic know how for horses." A second added: "Jesus loosen the bit ffs." "Ouch! What have you done to the mouth - needs bigger bit and loosen the rein," commented another. A fourth concerned fan added: "Noseband and bit both too high, nice horse though." But some leapt to Katie's defence, with one writing: "Horses are soul medicine of the best kind." A second went on to say: "I don't care where Katie got the horse from it's a lovely photo and why do people have a problem with anyone having a happy place move on and stop b****ing about her them without sin cast the first stone." Another typed: "Lovely pic so what if she is riding someone elses horse she can ride. Why do the Karen's of the world have to be picky and mean. Just because you're not happy with your life don't be b***y about others u mite just get good karma back." But over the years, there has been concern for Katie's animals. In 2020, a petition was made to put a ban in place to stop her from owning animals. The petition launched on has since had over 37,000 signatures following some heartbreaking revelations about Katie's pets. Her beloved German Shepherd dog was killed on the A24 close to her home, seven months after another of her dogs was killed on the same road. Her horse was also killed on the same road after breaking free from Katie's fields. In 2020, her French Bulldog puppy Rolo suffocated after becoming trapped under a chair. Katie has previously described Wallis as her "sidekick through thick and thin." She has previously shown appreciation to her horse with a loving post saying in August, saying: "I've been riding horses since I was 7 and I've had Wallis since he was 8, he is now nearly 22, horses are my life and passion."
Hindustan Times
03-05-2025
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
Why legendary Secretariat still rules 2025 Kentucky Derby, 52 years later
Secretariat, the legendary Thoroughbred racehorse, has a special connection to the 2025 Kentucky Derby. According to The Courier-Journal in Louisville, every horse racing at Churchill Downs on Saturday descends from the Triple Crown winner. Secretariat sired more than 660 registered foals in his lifetime. He died in 1989. Nicknamed Big Red, Secretariat is an icon in horse racing. He went on to win the Triple Crown in 1973, etching his name in history books. Secretariat won the Derby with a time of 1:59.40, a record to date. The racehorse then won the Preakness Stakes at 1:53 and the Belmont Stakes. Read More: Kentucky Derby 2025: Rain to change odds; here's the new favourite horses at Churchill Downs Born: March 30, 1970, at The Meadow, Doswell, Virginia Died: October 4, 1989, at Claiborne Farm, Paris, Kentucky (age 19, euthanized due to laminitis) Breeder: Meadow Stud (Christopher Chenery) Owner: Meadow Stable (Christopher and Penny Chenery) Trainer: Lucien Laurin Jockey: Primarily Ron Turcotte Color: Chestnut with a white blaze and three white stockings Physical traits: Height: ~16.2 hands (66 inches), per Blood-Horse. Weight: ~1,175 pounds during racing. Stride: Up to 24 feet, one of the longest recorded. Total Races: 21 Record: 16 wins, 3 seconds, 1 third, 1 fourth Earnings: $1,316,808 1972 (2-Year-Old): Sanford Stakes, Hopeful Stakes, Futurity Stakes, Laurel Futurity, Garden State Futurity. Named 1972 Horse of the Year (first 2-year-old to win unanimously). 1973 (3-Year-Old): Bay Shore Stakes, Gotham Stakes (tied track record), Arlington Invitational, Marlboro Cup (world record: 1:45 2/5 for 1 1/8 miles), Man o' War Stakes (course record: 2:24 4/5), Canadian International Stakes. Triple Crown (1973): Kentucky Derby (May 5, 1973, Churchill Downs, 1 1/4 miles): Time: 1:59 2/5 (fastest in history, unbroken as of 2025) Margin: 2 1/2 lengths over Sham Preakness Stakes (May 19, 1973, Pimlico, 1 3/16 miles): Time: 1:53 (corrected in 2012) Margin: 2 1/2 lengths over Sham Belmont Stakes (June 9, 1973, Belmont Park, 1 1/2 miles): Time: 2:24 (world record, unbroken) Margin: 31 lengths Read More: Kentucky Derby 2025: How much do jockeys actually earn? Prize money, payout and more 1973 Horse of the Year Champion Three-Year-Old Colt National Museum of Racing Hall of Fame (1974) Ranked #2 on Blood-Horse's Top 100 U.S. Racehorses (behind Man o' War) Notable Losses: Wood Memorial (third, due to an abscess) Whitney Stakes (second to Onion) Champagne Stakes (disqualified to second) Maiden debut (fourth) Grave Location: Claiborne Farm, Paris, Kentucky Details: Buried whole (a rare honor) with a simple headstone near Bold Ruler and Round Table. Necropsy revealed his massive heart, per Dr. Swerczek.
Hindustan Times
03-05-2025
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
Kentucky Derby 2025: Thorpedo Anna, reigning Horse of the Year, to visit clinic after surprise loss at Churchill Downs
Thorpedo Anna is headed for a checkup at a veterinary clinic after the reigning Horse of the Year finished a surprising seventh in her return to Churchill Downs. She was jostled in between horses in a race to the first turn and began to fade by the top of the stretch in Friday's $1 million La Troienne for fillies and mares. She was coming off a victory in the Apple Blossom Handicap on April 12 in Arkansas. 'The first turn incident may have thrown her off her game, or maybe the 3 week turnaround wasn't my best choice,' trainer Ken McPeek posted Saturday on X. 'She showed no signs she couldn't handle that. I'm more critical of myself than anyone. Regardless, she won't be rushed back soon.' McPeek said Thorpedo Anna was walking well on Saturday. She will have X-rays on her knees and ankles and then be sent to Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital in Lexington for further examination. Raging Sea won the La Troienne by three-quarters of a length in her first start since finishing second to Thorpedo Anna in the Breeders' Cup Distaff last year. Thorpedo Anna won last year's Kentucky Oaks at Churchill Downs and finished the year with six wins in seven starts. Her only loss came against male horses in the Travers, where she was second. Now a 4-year-old, she opened this year with wins in the Azeri Stakes and Apple Blossom Handicap. She has won 10 of 13 career starts and has over $4 million in earnings.
03-05-2025
- Sport
Thorpedo Anna, reigning Horse of the Year, to visit clinic after surprise loss
LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Thorpedo Anna is headed for a checkup at a veterinary clinic after the reigning Horse of the Year finished a surprising seventh in her return to Churchill Downs. She was jostled in between horses in a race to the first turn and began to fade by the top of the stretch in Friday's $1 million La Troienne for fillies and mares. She was coming off a victory in the Apple Blossom Handicap on April 12 in Arkansas. 'The first turn incident may have thrown her off her game, or maybe the 3 week turnaround wasn't my best choice,' trainer Ken McPeek posted Saturday on X. 'She showed no signs she couldn't handle that. I'm more critical of myself than anyone. Regardless, she won't be rushed back soon.' McPeek said Thorpedo Anna was walking well on Saturday. She will have X-rays on her knees and ankles and then be sent to Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital in Lexington for further examination. Raging Sea won the La Troienne by three-quarters of a length in her first start since finishing second to Thorpedo Anna in the Breeders' Cup Distaff last year. Thorpedo Anna won last year's Kentucky Oaks at Churchill Downs and finished the year with six wins in seven starts. Her only loss came against male horses in the Travers, where she was second. Now a 4-year-old, she opened this year with wins in the Azeri Stakes and Apple Blossom Handicap. She has won 10 of 13 career starts and has over $4 million in earnings.
