Headlines and features from the Thoroughbred industry
Updated: 8 hours 18 min ago
Tue, 2026-02-24 02:51
BloodHorse will accept applications through March 6 for a new paid internship position to work on the leading industry publication's various platforms this summer.
Tue, 2026-02-24 02:51
Fort Erie Race Track will host the 91st running of the Prince of Wales Stakes on Labor Day, Sept. 7. This marquee event serves as the second jewel in the Canadian Triple Crown.
Mon, 2026-02-23 02:51
Despite recent rain and snow events, which hampered additional festivities, Old Friends celebrated as their equine superstar Silver Charm turned 32 years old Feb. 22.
Mon, 2026-02-23 02:51
Haulin Ice became the first accredited Arkansas-bred to reach $1 million in career earnings with a front-running 11 3/4-length tour de force in the $150,000 Downthedustyroad Breeders' Stakes Feb. 20.
Mon, 2026-02-23 02:51
Journalism, winner of last year's Preakness Stakes (G1), Santa Anita Derby (G1), and Haskell Stakes (G1), had his first official workout of the year Feb. 22 at Santa Anita Park.
Mon, 2026-02-23 02:51
Ka Ying Rising cruised to a Hong Kong record 18th straight win in the Queen's Silver Jubilee Cup (G1) Feb. 22 at Sha Tin Racecourse.
Mon, 2026-02-23 02:51
Lucky Kid upset the Hyacinth Stakes Feb. 22 at Tokyo Racecourse, taking the lead in the "Japan Road to the Kentucky Derby" with one race to go in the series.
Mon, 2026-02-23 02:51
Costa Nova bounced back from three straight losses to repeat as winner of the February Stakes (G1) Feb. 22 on the Tokyo Racecourse dirt.
Mon, 2026-02-23 02:51
Close relatives to Island State racing legends Mystic Journey, Still A Star, Geegees Blackflash, and Durazzo are among the choice lots inspiring confidence in a resurgent Magic Millions Tasmanian Yearling Sale Feb. 23.
Mon, 2026-02-23 02:51
NYRA has canceled its eight-race card Feb. 22 at Aqueduct Racetrack due to a powerful winter storm forecast to bring heavy snowfall and extremely high winds to the region
Sun, 2026-02-22 02:48
Three Chimneys Farm and John Ennis' Great White took the winning bite out of the $174,835 John Battaglia Memorial Stakes at Turfway Park Feb. 21, joining the Kentucky Derby (G1) trail with 20 points.
Sun, 2026-02-22 02:48
Jack's Promise wins the Gulfstream Park Sprint Stakes at odds of 11-1 under jockey Rajiv Maragh Feb. 21. The 4-year-old is trained by Dale Romans and is owned and bred by Baron Thoroughbreds.
Sun, 2026-02-22 02:48
Tropicus became the fifth elite winner worldwide for his sensational sire Too Darn Hot and made a case for his own career at stud Feb. 21 with a powerful first-up victory in the Oakleigh Plate (G1) at Caulfield Racecourse.
Sun, 2026-02-22 02:48
It was a great day for the Russells at Laurel Park Feb. 21 as trainer Brittany and jockey Sheldon swept the 3-year-old stakes with Taj Mahal and Peach Tie.
Sun, 2026-02-22 02:48
Intrepido and Secured Freedom both worked Feb. 21 for the first time since the Robert B. Lewis Stakes (G3) Feb. 7 at Santa Anita Park. They were among several high-profile 3-year-olds on the Santa Anita work tab.
Sun, 2026-02-22 02:48
She may have been "underrated" throughout her brief career, but trainer Clinton McDonald believes a star has been born after Streisand scored a dominant victory in the Feb. 21 Blue Diamond Stakes (G1) at Caulfield Racecourse.
Sun, 2026-02-22 02:48
New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program announced Feb. 21 that founder Dot Morgan will step down from her role as executive director. Longtime leader Anna Ford will transition into the executive director role.
Sun, 2026-02-22 02:48
Ebony Flyer, a triple grade 1 winner from 6 to 8 furlongs in South Africa racing for Team Valor International and Mrs. Gaynor Rupert, was euthanized Feb. 21 at Rossdales Equine Hospital in Newmarket, England.
Sun, 2026-02-22 02:48
The Cincinnati Trophy Stakes awards the top five finishers qualifying points on a 20-10-6-4-2 scale toward a spot in the starting gate in the $1.5 million Kentucky Oaks (G1) May 1 at Churchill Downs.
Sat, 2026-02-21 02:48
The plan reinforces Horse Racing Alberta's commitment to building a sustainable and progressive horse racing industry grounded in integrity, accountability, collaboration, respect, and excellence.
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