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In a ruling issued May 9, jockey Junior Alvarado was fined $62,000 and suspended two racing days for violating established riding crop rules in piloting Sovereignty to victory in the May 3 Kentucky Derby (G1) at Churchill Downs.

Wood Memorial Stakes (G2) winner Rodriguez will miss the May 17 Preakness Stakes (G1) because of a foot issue, but his connections have another colt in mind for the second leg of the Triple Crown, undefeated Goal Oriented.

Former trainer Kathy Walsh died in her sleep May 8 in Chico, Calif., where she had resided for the past 2 1/2 years. She was 85. 

With the recent success of last year's Arqana Breeze Up Sale topper Ruling Court in the Two Thousand Guineas (G1), top buyers have flocked to Deauville ahead of Saturday's ring action.

A big step for Maryland racing was made May 9, when Maryland Gov. Wes Moore approved a plan that called for the demolition and restoration of Pimlico Race Course, in addition to the acquisition of Shamrock Farm as a satellite training center.

Blane Servis, assistant to trainer Brad Cox, allowed America’s Best Racing inside his journey on the path to recovery and behind the scenes with Final Gambit before and during the May 3 Kentucky Derby (G1) at Churchill Downs.

The Maryland Thoroughbred Racetrack Operating Authority announced the inaugural board of directors for The Maryland Jockey Club, a newly formed nonprofit entity charged with overseeing live racing at Laurel Park, Pimlico, and a new training facility.

A panel of veterinarians serving in equine medical leadership roles discussed Kentucky's equine safety protocols and advances in technology during a May 9 panel of the ARCI Annual Conference at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky.

Godolphin's Kentucky Oaks (G1) winner Good Cheer returned to training May 6 at Churchill Downs, and trainer Brad Cox said the $500,000 Acorn Stakes (G1) on Belmont Stakes (G1) weekend at Saratoga Race Course could be her next target.

British racing's largest marketing campaign yet will launch May 20 under the title "The Going Is Good," with Simon Michaelides of Great British Racing declaring he was "incredibly confident" about what it can do for the sport.

Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf (G1T) contender Satono Carnaval and 2024 Asahi Hai Futurity (G1) winner Admire Zoom try to return to the winner's enclosure in the May 11 NHK Mile Cup (G1) at Tokyo Racecourse.

As much as the $400,000 Man o' War Stakes (G2T) has only five starters, it can present a tricky test for older turf males.

The third installment in the 2025 OwnerView webinar series was held on May 6 and featured veterinarians from Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital discussing broodmare reproduction during breeding season.

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During a pair of May 8 panels at the Association of Racing Commissioners International's annual meeting, industry members discussed the impact created by social media influencer Griffin Johnson's involvement in the sport.

Keeneland and Stable Recovery are teaming to launch The Maintenance Cohort, a specialized extension of the existing 90-day Taylor Made School of Horsemanship focusing on practical skills, job readiness, and character development.

Grade 3-placed Regaled, a half sister to Kentucky Oaks (G1) runner-up Drexel Hill, will be offered in the Inglis Digital USA May Sale, to take place May 23-28. She will be consigned by Paramount Sales.

Selling a horse for €2.3 million is one thing. But selling one for that sum after you've told the sport's superpowers exactly how good you think this horse is comes with its own unique set of pressures.

Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance will be present at Pimlico Race Course for the week leading up to Preakness 150 Saturday, May 17, 2025.

Bella Nipotina and Amelia's Jewel eclipsed the Inglis Chairman's Sale's old record price—fetching AU$4.2 million and AU$3.8 million respectively—as an extraordinary year for Inglis continued at Riverside May 8.