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Hays, Stephens Named as Head Starters in Kentucky

Sat, 2025-07-05 15:23
Caleb Hays has been named head starter at Churchill Downs and Turfway Park, while Todd Stephens will serve as the head starter at Ellis Park.

Tepin's Last Foal Delacroix Lands Coral-Eclipse Stakes

Sat, 2025-07-05 15:23
Champion and fan favorite Tepin's last foal became a grade 1 winner July 5 when Delacroix emerged triumphant in the clash of generations in the Coral-Eclipse Stakes (G1) at Sandown Park.

Juvenile Stars Seek Redemption in Prix Jean Prat

Sat, 2025-07-05 15:23
Shadow of Light and The Lion In Winter were in the argument for most exciting juvenile heading into their 3-year-old season, but both arrive at Deauville for the July 6 Prix Jean Prat (G1) on something of a redemption mission.

Jockey Jorge Vargas Jr. Notches 1,000th Victory

Sat, 2025-07-05 15:23
Jockey Jorge A. Vargas Jr. notched the 1,000th win of his career July 4 at Monmouth Park when 13-1 Gran Yaco won the final race on the eight-race card.

Phileas Fogg Outlasts Antiquarian in Suburban

Sat, 2025-07-05 15:23
Phileas Fogg improved to 5-2-0 in seven starts for trainer Gustavo Rodriguez and owner Jupiter Stable in notching a wire-to-wire upset victory over graded stakes winners Antiquarian and Locked in the July 4 Suburban Stakes (G2) at Saratoga.

Test Score Wins Belmont Derby for Amermans, Motion

Sat, 2025-07-05 15:23
Amerman Racing's Test Score stalked the pace from third and rallied strongest in the lane to win the $750,000 Belmont Derby Invitational Stakes (G1T) July 4 at Saratoga Race Course.

Cut Back is No Sweat for Zulu Kingdom In Manila Stakes

Sat, 2025-07-05 15:23
With the temptation of securing another grade 1 win in the Belmont Derby (G1T) July 4, trainer Chad Brown opted instead to race Zulu Kingdom in the Manila Stakes (G3T) on the same card, believing the bay could be his barn's next star turf miler.

Goodwin Joins Vinery Sales and Silver Springs Training

Sat, 2025-07-05 15:23
Former stallion sales director at Walmac Farm Jay Goodwin is joining Vinery Sales and Silver Springs Training, it was announced July 4. Goodwin will be an account manager for both companies.

Second Quarter Betting Drops Amid Less Racing

Sat, 2025-07-05 15:23
Marked by a soft month of wagering in June, wagering on Thoroughbred racing in the United States continued to slide through the second quarter of 2025, dipping 2.38% to $3,281,212,052. Betting totaled $956,784,146 in June, a reduction of 7.18%.

Kingsolver Graduates in Style in Schuylerville

Fri, 2025-07-04 15:23
Kingsolver broke her maiden and added a black-type score to her resume in the same afternoon in the $150,000 Schuylerville Stakes July 4 at Saratoga Race Course.

Elliott Hoping to Come Out on 'Top' in Indiana Oaks

Fri, 2025-07-04 15:23
On June 5, trainer Michelle Elliott will saddle her first starter in the Indiana Oaks (G3) when she runs the 3-year-old filly Top.

Betting, Purses Continue Drop Over Second Quarter

Fri, 2025-07-04 15:23
Marked by a soft month of wagering in June, wagering on Thoroughbred racing in the United States continued to slide through the second quarter of 2025, dipping 2.38% to $3,281,212,052. Betting totaled $956,784,146 in June, a reduction of 7.18%.

Test Score Hopes to Ace Belmont Derby at the Spa

Fri, 2025-07-04 15:23
After a runner-up finish in his first try in a grade 1 stakes, Amerman Racing's homebred Test Score will be hoping for some July 4  fireworks in the $750,000 Belmont Derby Invitational Stakes (G1T) for 3-year-olds at Saratoga Race Course.

One Big Beautiful Act Makes 100% Depreciation Permanent

Fri, 2025-07-04 15:23
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act, passed by Congress July 3 and expected to be signed into law by President Trump, makes permanent 100% bonus depreciation, an important incentive for Thoroughbred breeders and owners, according to the NTRA.

Raging Bull Sires First Winner in Indiana

Fri, 2025-07-04 15:23
Multiple grade 1 winner Raging Bull recorded his first winner as a sire July 3 when Jutland scored as the 9-5 favorite in a turf maiden special weight at Horseshoe Indianapolis.

Echo Sound's Victory Ride Win Doubles Arnold's Joy

Fri, 2025-07-04 15:23
For trainer Rusty Arnold, a July 3 victory in the $162,750 Victory Ride Stakes (G3) at Saratoga Race Course was doubly rewarding.

California Breeding, Racing Pillar Harris Dies at 81

Fri, 2025-07-04 15:23
The California racing and breeding industry has lost one of its stalwarts in John C. Harris.

Ombudsman Favored in Classy Eclipse Field

Thu, 2025-07-03 15:23
Coral-Eclipse Stakes (G1) favorite Ombudsman shortened up to 10-11 with most firms July 3 with four other group 1 winners entered in the six-horse field at the declaration stage for Sandown Park's July 5 group 1 highlight.

Colic Surgery Knocks Flying Mohawk Out of Belmont Derby

Thu, 2025-07-03 15:23
Grade 3-placed Flying Mohawk, a runner in this spring's Kentucky Derby (G1), will be scratched from an intended start in the $750,000 Belmont Derby (G1T) at Saratoga Race Course after undergoing emergency colic surgery the morning of July 2.

Settlement: No PA THA Board Members to be Removed

Thu, 2025-07-03 15:23
A lawsuit brought by the Pennsylvania Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association president and one other board member seeking the removal of seven other board members has ended in a settlement.

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