Thoroughbred Makeover Archives • The Racing Biz

Thoroughbred Makeover applications open

by Press Release | Dec 2, 2020 | Breaking, Business, National news | 0 |

Applications are now open for the 2021 competition year of the Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium.

Thoroughbred Makeover canceled for 2020

by Press Release | Jul 7, 2020 | Breaking, Business, National news | 0 |

In the face of the Covid-19 pandemic and related restrictions, this year’s Thoroughbred Makeover has been canceled, the Retired Racehorse Project announced.

Thoroughbred Makeover accepts record 794 trainers

by Press Release | Feb 1, 2018 | Breaking, Business, National news | 0 |

Continuing its strong growth, the Retired Racehorse Project announced today that it had accepted 794 trainers for this year’s Thoroughbred Makeover.

Thoroughbred Makeover applications rise 38 percent

by Press Release | Jan 16, 2018 | Breaking, Business, Regionwide | 0 |

Applications from trainers for the Thoroughbred Makeover rose 38 percent for the 2018 edition, to 812 for the project for retired racehorses.

Thoroughbred Makeover entries robust in first week

by The Biz | Dec 16, 2016 | Breaking, Business, Regionwide | 0 |

More than 230 trainers have submitted entries to the 2017 Thoroughbred Makeover so far, with three mid-Atlantic states among the top six by entries.

Application period opened for Thoroughbred Makeover

by Press Release | Dec 7, 2016 | Breaking, Business, Regionwide | 0 |

The Retired Racehorse Project’s Thoroughbred Makeover introduces retired racers to second careers.

Thousands attend Thoroughbred Makeover

by Press Release | Oct 31, 2016 | Breaking, Business, Regionwide | 0 |

The well-attended Thoroughbred Makeover showcased the versatility of the Thoroughbred in adapting to second careers.

Meetings to address retired racehorses’ transitions to new careers

by Press Release | Aug 30, 2016 | Breaking, Business, Regionwide | 0 |

The Retired Racehorse Project will conduct roundtables on moving retired racehorses into new careers at the upcoming Thoroughbred Makeover in October.

Application period for Thoroughbred Makeover opens

by The Biz | Jan 6, 2016 | Breaking, Business, Regionwide | 0 |

The Retired Racehorse Project’s $100,000 Thoroughbred Makeover, which promotes off-track Thoroughbreds for equestrian sports, is accepting applications.