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The nine-race card saw $3.1 million in total bets placed, with the three National Thoroughbred League Championship races alone responsible for over $1.7 million in wagers. This was the largest handle for Turf Paradise this decade.

The Pennsylvania Thoroughbred Horse Breeders Association will hold its annual Stallion Season Auction from Jan. 13-19. The catalog currently contains seasons for 90 stallions, and entries are still being accepted.

Colonial Downs Racetrack unveiled a series of special ticket and experience packages for the Virginia Derby (G3) on March 15 including a limited number of general admission tickets now available at the fan-friendly price of just $5.

Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance extends its gratitude to all who contributed to the 2024 Holiday Giving Campaign. Thanks to their generous supporters, the campaign raised over $230,000 from Dec.1-31.

Spendthrift Farm's Taiba, Gun Runner's only three-time grade 1-winning son to date, sired his first reported foal this week when a colt was born Jan. 6 at Castleton Lyons near Lexington.

A breeding right to one of Europe’s most exciting young sires, Havana Grey, headlines the catalog for the Tattersalls Online January Sale which also features 64 horses in and out of training, 22 broodmares, and five yearlings.

A breeding right to one of Europe’s most exciting young sires, Havana Grey, headlines the catalog for the Tattersalls Online January Sale which also features 64 horses in and out of training, 22 broodmares, and five yearlings.

Grade 1 winner Seeking the Soul was represented by his first winner Jan. 8 when Queen of Soul won the third race at Gulfstream Park, a one-mile maiden race for $12,500 claimers.

The partnership brings a unique opportunity to connect three prestigious race days: Auckland Thoroughbred Racing's Champions Day alongside 1/ST's Pegasus World Cup and California Crown.

A sister to dual group 1-winning mare In Secret produced fireworks during the second session of the Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale Jan. 8 when she was bought by Randwick-based trainer John Sargent and owner Ian Moses for AU$2.3 million.

The Maryland Department of Labor announced Jan. 8 that Christopher Merz has joined the agency as executive director of the Maryland Racing Commission.

The National Thoroughbred Racing Association, Daily Racing Form, and the National Turf Writers and Broadcasters announced Jan. 8 the winners of the 2024 Media Eclipse Awards in six categories.

Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races has canceled live racing for both Jan. 8 and 9 due to single-digit forecasted temperatures and wind chills at first post time.

A series of wildfires erupted in Southern California late Jan. 7, with one being especially close to Santa Anita Park in nearby Eaton Canyon, after a powerful windstorm with gusts as high as 80 mph swept through the region.

Through an international exchange program, Cody Watkins, a steward of the British Horseracing Authority, will serve as The Jockey Club-appointed steward at the New York Racing Association racetracks beginning in early January 2025.

A look at the year's top trainers by North American statistical categories

The Florida Thoroughbred Breeders and Owners Association and the National Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association both believe decoupling is detrimental to Florida's racing and breeding industries.

The first reported foal by Horse of the Year and multiple Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile (G1) winner Cody’s Wish was born Jan. 6 at Ramiro Salazar’s Phoenix Farm and Racing in Georgetown, Ky.

The veterinary malpractice case filed by Priscilla and Carlo Vaccarezza against Dr. Vince Baker is set to go to jury trial in Los Angeles Superior Court for a second time on Jan. 8.

Maiden Watch: Week of Jan. 1-Jan. 5