January Cover
How futures hinge on finding the right track

Owners, breeders, trainers, along with various industry leaders, provide wide-ranging views on the pros and cons of synthetic track surfaces.
Interviews by Michele MacDonald. Page 26

Invested in racing: the genius of Jim Scatuorchio
From relatively modest auction buys, New Jersey resident has campaigned one top runner after another, including world-beater English Channel.
Story by Bill Finley. Page 48

Benny the Bull wins Grade 1 Frank J. De Francis Memorial Dash
Breeders’ Cup Sprint-G1 contender moves on to prestigious victory at Laurel Park.
Story by Sean Clancy. Page 54

Figures fall at Fasig-Tipton Midlantic December Mixed sale
A total of 287 horses grossed $2,056,500 at the auction held December 2 and 3 at Timonium.
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Lead story
How futures hinge on finding the right track
Synthetic racing surfaces will affect all segments of the Thoroughbred industry—that much is certain. But more questions than answers surround the new technology.
Interviews by Michele MacDonald..more