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Firenze Fire, a grade 1 winner in the United States now standing in Japan, sired his first winner, Porta Romana May 27 at Mombetsu Racecourse in Hokkaido. 

Record stakes purses await this summer at Ellis Park, where $4 million is available across 18 races during the 25-day season that begins Thursday, July 3.

Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance is seeking photos of Thoroughbreds to feature in the 2026 Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Calendar.

Founded in 1950, the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame celebrates horse racing, preserving the mementos and moments that have made it such an integral part of our national sporting psyche.

Due to the highly selective auction market, many commercial breeders are taking their time in selecting stallions for their mares. Collectively, first-year stallions remain a priority especially with Kentucky-based breeders.

Exactly one year after her last victory, Three Diamonds Farm's homebred Pin Up Betty got the job done in the $237,000 Mint Julep Stakes at Churchill Downs June 1.

Grade 1 winner Mindframe will stand at Claiborne Farm near Paris, Ky., upon retirement. The 4-year-old colt by Constitution has earned $1,292,160 to date for trainer Todd Pletcher and owners Repole Stable and St. Elias Stables.

Rocket Man, Mornington Glory, and Tarzino are just some of the success stories buyers will be seeking to emulate at the Magic Millions Gold Coast National Yearling Sale June 2-3.

Baley Hare, an experienced racing official and third-generation horseman, has been named racing secretary at Ellis Park. He succeeds Dan Bork, who will transition to the same role at Colonial Downs in Virginia.

Under a ride from Ryan Moore that trainer Aidan O'Brien dubbed "a masterclass," Camille Pissarro won the Prix du Jockey Club (French Derby, G1) at Chantilly June 1.

Following a June 1 breeze over the Saratoga Race Course main track, Preakness Stakes (G1) winner Journalism will be entered in the June 7 Belmont Stakes (G1), according to trainer Michael McCarthy.

Croix du Nord reclaimed his spot atop Japan's 3-year-old division with a smooth victory in the Tokyo Yushun (Japanese Derby-G1) June 1 at Tokyo Racecourse.

Positano Sunset's Madison win was very rewarding for both Dr. John Seiler and Randy Bloch. Bloch noted it was the group’s first grade 1 triumph.

It was May 23 and Tom Ryan was anxiously waiting for a phone call.

After a long layoff and a narrow second in his comeback race, Nysos annihilated the competition in the May 31 Triple Bend Stakes (G3) to give trainer Bob Baffert his eighth victory in the stakes at Santa Anita Park.

Classic Mo Town, claimed for $25,000 last year at Gulfstream Park, scored his first graded win in the May 31 Eclipse Stakes (G2) at Woodbine. Later on the card, 2024 King's Plate Stakes winner Caitlinhergrtness dominated the Belle Mahone Stakes (G3).

Former Ontario Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association president Conrad Cohen has died.

In his grand return to Churchill Downs, Mystik Dan earned his first victory since the 2024 Kentucky Derby (G1) with a very similar trip in the $270,000 Blame Stakes (G3) May 31.

Many of the racing highlights for owner/breeder Carl Pollard have come at Churchill Downs, and he now has another, thanks to Mercante, who wore down favored Brilliant Berti to win the $273,500 Arlington Stakes (G3T) at the Louisville, Ky., track.

Closing from last under Florent Geroux, Fionn caught midstretch leader Totally Justified and scored by a half-length in the $272,500 Regret Stakes (G3T) May 31 at Churchill Downs.