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Wachtel Stable owner Adam Wachtel finds reasons for optimism in the Thoroughbred industry, but urges stakeholders to work together to improve the sport.

Slew's Tiz Whiz earned his third Washington Horse of the Year title, as well as his third top sprinter and fourth older horse awards.

Last-start winner Washington Lilac topped the Inglis Australia Digital March (Late) Online Sale, selling to Silverdale Farm for AU$172,500.

For the connections of the eight likely starters in the $1.5 million Arkansas Derby (G1) March 28 at Oaklawn Park, the race in one way, shape, or form will determine whether their 3-year-old will be running in the May 2 Kentucky Derby (G1).

Mareworthy Charities, a Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance-accredited nonprofit focused on broodmare retirement, is seeking partner farms to launch the Broodmare Retirement Network.

The Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association will host its Thoroughbred Breeding Clinic on May 29-30 in Central Kentucky, offering an exclusive, hands-on educational experience for owners and breeders of all levels.

Ethical Diamond is no longer a surprise package and enters the March 28 Dubai Sheema Classic (G1T) as a horse who from now on must be considered a bona fide contender for any major middle-distance prize.

Trainer Bjorn Baker has announced the retirement of dual group 1-winning mare Stefi Magnetica. 

The Oaklawn Foundation announces a $100,000 donation from FanDuel, North America's premier online gaming company, to support the foundation's programs and scholarships for Garland County students and senior citizens.

Former Southern California jockey Francisco "Paco" Mena, also known as "King of the Bullring," died at age 78 in Rosarito, Mexico, where he was residing.

Forever Young is the key player in the Dubai World Cup (G1) March 28 at Meydan Racecourse but there are some intriguing subplots around his story.

Roger Attfield announces his retirement from training. He began his career as a steeplechase rider before moving to training, conditioning eight King's Plate winners and Perfect Shirl, who won the 2011 Breeders' Cup Filly and Mare Turf (G1T).

Capsule look at three horses heating up on the Triple Crown trail.

The Dubai World Cup trackwork notes cover Forever Young working a bit lighter than planned, while Bentornato handled the trip over perfectly.

East Avenue is set to begin his 4-year-old year in the Oaklawn Mile Stakes (G3) at Oaklawn Park March 28, along with Parchment Party returning in the Temperence Hill Stakes and Publisher returns to stakes company in the American Pharoah Stakes.

The board of directors of Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation announced that it has authorized expenditure of $1,835,879 to fund 13 new projects and 13 continuing projects at 16 universities, as well as three career development awards.

Flavien Prat won the Fair Grounds Oaks (G2) with Life of Joy and the Louisiana Derby (G2) aboard Emerging Market.

A pending lawsuit between Churchill Downs, Inc. and the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority has reached a partial settlement, but issues remain about fees assessed by HISA to tracks owned by CDI.

Fasig-Tipton's March Digital Sale closed March 24 with gross sales of $4,430,500 for 142 horses sold.

As the Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame proudly celebrates its 50th Anniversary, the nomination committees of the organization have determined the induction categories to be recognized in 2026, along with the finalists for each category.