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East Coast trainer Michael Matz concluded a seven-day suspension for an acepromazine positive from January at Gulfstream Park. He was also fined $1,000.

On the April 14 episode of BloodHorse Monday, Churchill Downs Asia representative Kate Hunter discusses Japanese Kentucky Derby (G1) contenders Admire Daytona and Luxor Cafe, as well as the challenges involved with getting them to the Derby.

A record-setting March auction and the recent success of graduates of Ocala Breeders' Sales 2-Year-Olds in Training Sales have generated excitement ahead of the OBS Spring Sale April 15-18. Recent graduates include Tenma, Sandman, and Dark Saffron.

Buyers have at least five good reasons to be optimistic about the Craven. The last four renewals have produced five group 1-winning graduates, including Native Trail and Vandeek, as well as last year's Futurity Trophy (G1) scorer Hotazhell.

An expanded racing schedule, featuring higher overnight purses and more stakes races, is on tap when Colonial Downs kicks off its 41-day meet, running from July 9 through Sept. 13.

BH Interview with Cristina Holmes

With three more grade 1 wins, owner Sol Kumin will reach the extremely rare 100-win plateau.

California trainer Felix Rondan has been suspended seven days and fined $1,000 after the 4-year-old filly Cee's the Image tested positive for the muscle relaxer methocarbamol after a March 8 race at Santa Anita Park.

The 2003 Horse of the Year and son of A.P. Indy will live out his retirement at Lane's End, where he was born and raised.

Kentucky Oaks-bound Tenma delivers for Ciaran Dunne's Wavertree Stable, which brings a strong consignment to this week's OBS Spring Sale of 2-Year-Olds in Training.

The Iroquois Steeplechase, sponsored by Bank of America, has named its Honorary Chair, Child Ambassador and Official Artwork for the 2025 race set to take place next month, May 10 at Percy Warner Park.

Ascot Racecourse is delighted to announce that Jonathan Gregory has been appointed Chief Commercial Officer.

Billy Jackson-Stops to serve as racing manager for Victorious Racing.

Tom Pedulla is interviewing prominent owners, trainers, and jockeys as they travel the path to the $5 million Kentucky Derby (G1) May 3 at Churchill Downs. 

Leading stallion studs Juddmonte and Darley, along with the British Horseracing Authority and Tattersalls support the program of 88 races for 2- and 3-year-olds that has set minimum values.

Colin Brennan will assume the position of director of sales as well as trainer of horses intended for the 2-year-old in-training sales for Highlander Training Center in Sulphur Springs.

Godolphin Flying Start is delighted to announce the latest intake of trainees for its prestigious two-year Thoroughbred Industry Management and Leadership Program.

ABR's Tom Pedulla offers takeaways from reigning Horse of the Year Thorpedo Anna's latest stellar performance in the $1.25 million Apple Blossom Handicap at Oaklawn Park, the Lexington Stakes at Keeneland, and other major stakes.

Sandman was part of the Lothenbach Stables dispersal at the 2024 Ocala Breeders' March 2-Year-Olds in Training Sale, selling for $1.2 million after galloping during the under tack show. Will this become a more popular option in the future?

Besting two rivals at the wire, Storm Changer captures a New York Stallion Stakes at Aqueduct Race Track April 13, a win that gave sire Name Changer his first black-type winner.