Blood-Horse

Saying "Mother Nature continues to win," Oaklawn Park canceled racing Feb. 22. Saturday's cancellation came after the Arkansas track postponed racing Feb. 21 following harsh winter weather in the area.

Godolphin's First Resort will scratch from the $175,000 John Battaglia Memorial Stakes Feb. 22 at Turfway Park after exiting a workout earlier this week with stiffness in his left hind leg, according to trainer Eoin Harty.

HISA and HIWU, in collaboration with the Pennsylvania State Horse Racing Commission, announced Feb. 21 that they are pursuing cases against one veterinarian and 13 trainers in connection with an alleged organized effort to evade HISA rules.

Fireworks ensued in the final stages of Book 2 of the Magic Millions Perth Yearling Sale Feb. 21 after a colt by Maschino, the final lot through the ring, became the day's top seller when he sold to local trainer Summer Dickson for AU$185,000. 

The Feb. 22 Saudi Cup (G1) joins the Breeders' Cup Challenge Series: Win and You're In, offering an automatic berth to the $7 million Breeders' Cup Classic (G1) at Del Mar.

The UAE Oaks (G3) has twice in recent seasons produced fillies to run in the Kentucky Oaks (G1) at Churchill Downs and Queen Azteca could do the same after a thrilling win in this year's renewal.

Grade 1 winner Nakatomi, unraced since a sixth-place effort in the 2024 Breeders' Cup Sprint (G1), kicks off his 6-year-old campaign for trainer Wesley Ward in the Feb. 22 $140,000 Gulfstream Park Sprint Stakes.

John Banno will oversee the The Maryland Jockey Club racetrack team responsible for maintaining the surfaces at Laurel Park, Pimlico Race Course, and the brand-new training center at Shamrock Farm.

HISA and HIWU, in collaboration with the Pennsylvania State Horse Racing Commission, today announced that they are pursuing cases against one veterinarian and 13 trainers in connection with an organized effort to evade HISA rules.

American trainers are a rare breed at Saudi Cup 2025 but the few who are here sing the praises of international racing.

Arthur Hancock III's autobiography weaves a tale with candor and humor about dealing with adversity, facing his demons, and embracing the opportunities life has afforded him as an owner/breeder, songwriter, poet, and musician.

Voyage Bubble and Ka Ying Rising hope to extend their group 1 winning streaks in a pair of top-level contests at Sha Tin Racecourse Feb. 23.

The Road presented by Gainesway and Darby Dan Farm.

Determined Stables and Kingdom Bloodstock's Determined Kingdom has been named Virginia-bred Horse of the Year and will be recognized—along with other 2024 award winners—during Virginia Derby Day festivities at Colonial Downs March 15. 

With his connections making the decision to fork out a AU$55,000 late entry fee for the Feb. 22 Blue Diamond Stakes (G1), Field of Play heads the market for the AU$2 million group 1 after a perfect barrier draw. 

Ruidoso Downs will not offer Thoroughbred racing at its upcoming race meet, leaving New Mexico without an operating Thoroughbred track during the summer.

Though three Japanese-trained 3-year-olds traveled to Saudi Arabia to compete Feb. 22 in the $1.5 million Saudi Derby (G3), a cast of 10 promising 3-year-olds remained behind in Japan to contest the Feb. 23 Hyacinth Stakes at Tokyo Racecourse.

Commissioner John Carvelli, who was appointed to the CHRB in August 2024, resigned from his position, CHRB executive director Scott Chaney acknowledged during the Feb. 20 meeting. Chaney said the resignation came "about 10 days ago."

Yulong announced the acquisition of Breeders’ Cup Mile (G1T) winner More Than Looks, who will join their Victorian roster in 2025. By international sire of sires More Than Ready, he will shuttle to Australia from Lane’s End in 2025.

The 10th annual Jockeys and Jeans fundraiser for the Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund at Gulfstream Park Jan. 11 raised $292,000.