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The 4-year-old British-bred daughter of Ten Sovereigns comes into the Jenny Wiley Stakes (G1T) off a three-race win streak in graded stakes, including the Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup Stakes (G1T) last fall at Keeneland.

Day 2 of the under-tack show for the Ocala Breeders' Sales Spring 2-Year-Olds in Training Sale featured three horses tying for the fastest quarter mile of the day, going in :20 4/5. This was after the proceedings were delayed two hours due to rain.

After solid efforts from the first three under the wire in the March 7 Azeri Stakes (G2), those fillies and mares meet again in the April 11 Apple Blossom Handicap (G1) at Oaklawn Park.

Former racehorse The Player is one of the newest attractions at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington—a role that is a perfect fit for the personable Thoroughbred. With limited success as a sire, he was gelded and sent to the the Kentucky Horse Park.

Chester Browman Sr.'s Wood Memorial (G2) runner-up Right to Party is one of five late Triple Crown nominees through a late $6,000 payment due April 6.

The 20 points offered in the Lexington Stakes at Keeneland are insufficient for the winner to reach the 50+ points needed for the Kentucky Derby (G1). The 1 1/16-mile race could uncover potential Preakness (G1) and Belmont Stakes (G1) candidates.

Upgraded to a graded contest for the first time in 2026, the Limestone Stakes (G3T) will get a proper initiation as the $350,000 purse lures the entry of a Breeders' Cup winner, Cy Fair, April 10 at Keeneland.

To help raise awareness and funds for Thoroughbred aftercare, racehorse owner and philanthropist Ken Freirich has donated an exclusive Kentucky Derby and Oaks Package to Thoroughbred Charities of America and the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance.

Champion Turf Male Notable Speech will waste no time returning to top competition when he opens his 5-year-old season April 10 in the Mile Stakes (G1T) at Keeneland.

The New York Racing Association announces opening dates for the Oklahoma Training Track and barn area at Saratoga Race Course, along with upcoming on-sale dates for hospitality options at the Saratoga summer meet.

Byron King's Top 12 on the Road to the Kentucky Derby, presented by Spendthrift Farm.

The half sister to multiple graded stakes winner Vahva, Where Luck Lives breaks her maiden at Keeneland.

Fairmount Park breaks from the gate this April with a $500,000 increase in its total purse amount for the 2026 racing season.

On April 10, Louis Cella, president of Oaklawn Park, and Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas will be honored together as members of the Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame.

America's Best Racing announced the return of its 11th annual Pre-Preakness Party May 14 at Laurel Park. Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance and The Jockey Club Safety Net Foundation have been named as the event's primary charitable beneficiaries.

After the last major prep race weekend before the Kentucky Derby (G1), Renegade and Commandment retain the top two spots on the weekly National Thoroughbred Racing Association poll of top 3-year-olds.

Second Stride is inviting the community to celebrate with purpose as the excitement of Kentucky Derby season grows. For the first time, the non-profit organization will host a series of three spring fundraising events.

The List: An Update and Review of the Top 25 General Sires List Rankings

The 2025-26 Santa Anita Classic Meet wrapped up Sunday with Emisael Jaramillo as the leading jockey, Doug O'Neill as the top trainer, and Kretz Racing winning its first owner's title.

Consignor Tom McCrocklin sent out a filly (Hip 74) by Omaha Beach, who covered a quarter-mile in :20 4/5 to headline the first day of the under-tack show April 6 for the Ocala Breeders' Sales Spring 2-Year-Olds in Training Sale.