Blood-Horse

Woodbine Entertainment is set to launch its 70th Thoroughbred racing season at Woodbine Racetrack in Toronto, Ontario, April 26. The 2025 season at Woodbine will consist of 128 race dates and runs from April 26 through December 14.

Byron King's Top 12 on the Road to the Kentucky Derby, presented by Spendthrift Farm.

Hall of Fame trainer Bill Mott discusses his relationship with Godolphin, which dates back to winning the inaugural Dubai World Cup (G1) with Allen Paulson homebred Cigar in 1996. Mott trains Godolphin homebred Sovereignty in the Kentucky Derby (G1).

The Coach, D. Wayne Lukas, discusses the development of Virginia Derby winner American Promise ahead of his start in the May 3 Kentucky Derby (G1) at Churchill Downs.

Fairmount Park kicks off its 100th anniversary season April 22 with a brand new casino that seemed to take 100 years to get going, but now holds the promise of prosperity for horsemen.

Following La Cara's bullet half-mile workout in :46 April 22, trainer Mark Casse gives her an A+ ahead of the May 2 Kentucky Oaks (G1). The Hall of Famer also discusses Kentucky Derby (G1) contender Sandman ahead of his April 23 breeze.

Despite not posting a flashy time, Admire Daytona's half-mile work in :53 1/5 at Churchill Downs April 22 went according to plan as the UAE Derby (G2) winner prepares for the May 3 Kentucky Derby (G1).

Old Friends is pleased to announce that John Nicholson, President and CEO of Old Friends, and Dr. Bryan Waldridge, Old Friends Equine Veterinarian, will participate on speaking panels at the International Forum for the Aftercare of Racehorses.

Headlights On, a chestnut gelding born in April 2019, never raced but found a new purpose through the Horse and Hound Rescue Foundation, where he arrived in September 2022.

BH Interview: Mike Gatsas

Hall of Fame jockey Mike Smith joins the April 21 episode of BloodHorse Monday to discuss Kentucky Derby (G1) contender Rodriguez and his Derby memories. Also, Louie Rabaut and Sean Collins react to comments from trainers on their Derby contenders.

Berry Mischievous is a gelded son of Solitude Thoroughbreds' second-crop sire Tiz Mischief.

ESPN Louisville will offer six days of Kentucky Derby coverage over its airwaves, as the station will broadcast 25 hours of live shows from Churchill Downs during Kentucky Derby 151 week.

Resolute Racing's Goliath casts a shadow across the QEII Cup commensurate with his name, his 126 rating giving him an 8lb cushion over the Japanese pair Prognosis and Tastiera.

The List: An Update and Review of the Top 25 General Sires List Rankings

In 2024, nearly $6.4 million in awards were earned by Ontario breeders, who promptly spent that money in the province’s rural economy.

A line-up of 365 weanlings (plus supplements) will be offered during the one-day session, including a half brother to Hong Kong champion Golden Sixty by Medaglia d'Oro.

The Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association is hosting its breeding clinic May 30-31 in Lexington.

Industry members are invited to the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority's upcoming virtual Town Hall from noon-2 p.m. Thursday, April 24, where HISA leadership will host a transparent conversation about its financial processes.

Brian Hernandez Jr., who joined trainer Kenny McPeek in completing the Kentucky Oaks (G1)–Kentucky Derby (G1) sweep last year with Thorpedo Anna and Mystik Dan, is back again with mounts in the marquee events.