Blood-Horse

Renegade, coming off a win in the Sam F. Davis Stakes, takes his owners, Robert and Lawana Low, back to the Arkansas Derby (G1). They won the 2018 running with Magnum Moon.

Thoroughbred Charities of America has received a generous grant from an anonymous donor to provide backpacks and school supplies for children of backstretch workers across the country.

The multiple graded stakes winner and Texas sire died March 21 due to an aortic aneurysm.

Having taken out the Ranvet Stakes (G1) just last weekend, the Chris Waller-trained Aeliana will bid for a quickfire group 1 double when lining up in the March 28 Tancred Stakes (G1) at Rosehill Gardens Racecourse.

After nearly a 10-year absence, jockey Patrick Valenzuela is days away from his return as a jockey. The 63-year-old rider is named to ride three horses March 30 at Turf Paradise in Phoenix, where he has been preparing for a comeback.

Coolmore Australia has purchased recent Golden Slipper Stakes (G1) winner Guest House in a big-money deal rumored to be worth around AU$30 million.

The March 29 Takamatsunomiya Kinen (G1) is one of two top-level Japanese turf sprints and helps decide year-end honors.

Jockey Kendrick Carmouche and Scalable aim for more Aqueduct Racetrack success March 29 against five fillies and mares in the $175,000 Top Flight Stakes.

The UAE Derby (G2) March 28 will award at least one guaranteed invitation to the Kentucky Derby (G1) and there are many prospects in the 12-horse field.

Keeneland will offer a faster odds refresh this spring for its pari-mutuel wagering and a dedicated web page featuring a new online wagering hub with a projected-odds dashboard and additional resources.

Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners announced March 26 that Joel Cunningham has joined the organization as vice president of communications.

Both coming off long layoffs, grade 1 winners Stronghold and Subsanador make their returns in the $100,000 San Carlos Stakes (G3) at Santa Anita Park March 29.

Breeders' Cup Sprint (G1) winner Bentornato, who has raced well off previous extended layoffs, leads an expected field of 12 in this year's $2 million Dubai Golden Shaheen (G1) March 28 at Meydan Racecourse.

NYRA has announced Saratoga purse increases for the upcoming summer meet. Purse levels will be raised by nearly 14% blended across all categories.

Team Valor's Bart Siegel has enjoyed traveling the world to see Facteur Cheval's races, including his start in the March 28 Dubai Turf (G1T), a race he won in 2024.

The Horse Racing Women's Association announces conference dates for 2026, along with FanDuelTV remaining their title sponsor.

The catalog for May's Magic Millions Gold Coast National Broodmare Sale continues to strengthen with the addition of group 1 winner Startantes, offered in foal to Australia's nine-time group 1-winning champion, Anamoe.

For Mike and K.K. Ball, the road to this moment with Florida Derby (G1) morning-line favorite Chief Wallabee has been decades in the making—rooted in family, patience, and a belief that the next good horse might always be just around the corner.

There are similarities between Gun Runner and Magnitude as the latter prepares for the March 28 Dubai World Cup (G1).

Eye on the World, with BH correspondent and world traveler Bob Kieckhefer, aims to look at international racing from an American perspective and, along the way, perhaps grow some interest in racing overseas.