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The Hopeful Stakes (G1T) has been a reliable springboard to glory for Japan's 2-year-olds and usually has a favorite or two set to move ahead, but not this year.

Motorious, winner of the 2024 Joe Hernandez Stakes, will try to add a second victory in the race Dec. 29 at Santa Anita Park.

Maiden Watch: Week of Dec. 15-21

Trainer Bob Baffert has entered five 3-year-olds in the seven-furlong Malibu Stakes, headed by recent Perryville Stakes (G3) winner Barnes.

Porter on Pedigrees: Express Kid

BloodHorse has reprised its online year-end survey to ask some of the sport's leading individuals for their opinions on pertinent issues facing the sport.

Three from Augustin Stables will vie in a field of 11 3-year-old fillies on the turf at Santa Anita.

West Point Thoroughbreds' Counting Stars hopes to up her win count as the 2-year-old filly leads the field of nine in the $150,000 End of Year Stakes at Oaklawn Park Dec. 27.

On offer is Silver Prince (Hip 1), a 2-year-old colt by Cairo Prince, who was second in his career debut at Oaklawn Park Dec. 14 with an 80 Beyer. In the race, won by D’code (99 Beyer). He will be consigned by his trainer Ron Moquett, agent.

The Florida Thoroughbred Breeders' and Owners' Association enters a long-term sponsorship agreement with Florida Coast Equipment, a farm equipment dealer and service provider. The deal begins in 2026.

Turf Paradise will celebrate a grand opening under new management when live racing resumes Dec. 26, launching a new era for Arizona’s first professional sports franchise during its historic 70th racing season.

Jockeys will receive a 3.5% pay raise Jan. 1 with the Racehorse Owners Association admitting the extra cost would be "unwelcome" for owners.

FanDuel TV will premier several 60-minute features over the course of Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

The racing industry in Australia is mourning the loss of apprentice jockey Bronte Simpson, who died following a single-car accident the evening of Dec. 22.

A rundown of the adjusted post-Christmas weekend of horse racing coverage on TV, streaming, and radio.

The Thoroughbred Racing Initiative has taken its first big step toward determining the best way to preserve and strengthen Florida's Thoroughbred racing and breeding industry.

Dollars & Sense with Frank Angst

On the Dec. 22 episode of BloodHorse Monday: Cary Simon on how special Mink's Palace is to her family's Summerhill Farm, Erin Halliwell on Thoroughbred Charities of America's mission, and we select Santa's team of racehorses to pull his sleigh.

Amplify Horse Racing announced the appointment of two new members to its Board of Directors: Damon Thayer and Liza Hendriks.

BH Interview: Jason Loutsch