Headlines and features from the Thoroughbred industry
Updated: 6 hours 44 min ago
Wed, 2024-02-14 06:42
Google translate said "over budget," but the Japanese owners hope they're on to a winner with their maiden Australian foray after taking home the North Pacific half sister to Inglis Millennium winner Fully Lit for AU$420,000.
Wed, 2024-02-14 06:42
George Baker will make a quick dash from Bahrain to St Moritz this weekend as he prepares Cumulonimbus and Cemhaan for their course debuts in the feature race Feb. 18.
Wed, 2024-02-14 06:42
Just 11 weeks remain until the $5 million Kentucky Derby (G1) and fans will have the fourth of six opportunities Feb. 16-18 to wager on Pool 4 of the Kentucky Derby Future Wager that features a wide-open cast of 39 3-year-olds.
Wed, 2024-02-14 06:42
Byron King's Top 12 on the Road to the Kentucky Derby, presented by Spendthrift Farm.
Wed, 2024-02-14 06:42
Parx Racing in Bensalem, Pa., announced the cancellation of its 10-race Feb. 13 card due to a winter storm.
Wed, 2024-02-14 06:42
Hillwood Stable's Maryland-bred star Post Time looks to remain undefeated in his home state as he takes on six competitors in the seven-furlong $200,000 General George Stakes (G3) at Laurel Park Feb. 17.
Wed, 2024-02-14 06:42
El Catolico, now 3, broke his maiden on second asking at Camarero in Puerto Rico last October. For his career, the Kentucky-bred colt is 3-1-2 from six starts and has banked $59,519.
Tue, 2024-02-13 06:39
Trainer Jonathan Wong has been suspended and fined for a metformin positive. He will still be able to race in Louisiana, which is not under the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority due to ongoing legal challenges.
Tue, 2024-02-13 06:39
BloodHorse Interview: Carolyn Conley
Tue, 2024-02-13 06:39
The most expensive yearling sold at a Classic sale in two years and the highest-priced filly ever to change hands at Inglis' season-opening auction, she was bought by YLP Racing for AU$600,000.
Tue, 2024-02-13 06:39
Kabirkhan has risen from obscurity in Kazakhstan to become the talking horse of this year's Dubai World Cup Carnival.
Tue, 2024-02-13 06:39
Maiden Watch: Week of Feb. 4-Feb. 11
Tue, 2024-02-13 06:39
Trainer Dan Blacker was sanctioned for not filing veterinarian inspection reports within 72 hours of published works Jan. 1, 2022, through July 1, 2023.
Tue, 2024-02-13 06:39
The son of Lion Heart has sired 36 winners and eight stakes performers. He has been standing at Valor Farm in Texas.
Tue, 2024-02-13 06:39
El Catolico, now 3, broke his maiden on second asking at Camarero in Puerto Rico last October. For his career, the Kentucky-bred colt is 3-1-2 from six starts and has banked $59,519.
Mon, 2024-02-12 06:36
The farm noted, "The condition came on suddenly & was unrelated to his retirement. Despite immediate veterinary (intervention) his condition deteriorated to a point where we were unable to keep him comfortable. He will be greatly missed."
Mon, 2024-02-12 06:36
Maymun left eyes widened three weeks ago when he scored a 7 1/2-length maiden victory. Wheeling back against first-level allowance company, and facing a salty stablemate in Imagination, the colt delivered another winning performance on Feb. 11.
Mon, 2024-02-12 06:36
Senor Buscador, who finished a neck behind National Treasure while running second in the $3 million Pegasus World Cup Invitational (G1) Jan. 27, breezed four furlongs Feb. 11 at Gulfstream Park.
Mon, 2024-02-12 06:36
The $150,000 Royal Delta Stakes (G3) headlines Gulfstream's Feb. 17 race card, the 1 1/16-mile dirt test will have Honor D Lady breaking from slot six for trainer Saffie Joseph Jr., who will saddle three others in the race.
Mon, 2024-02-12 06:36
Top U.S.-based Saudi Cup (G1) contenders White Abarrio and National Treasure are each set to depart for Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from Santa Anita Park Feb. 13. The $20 million Saudi Cup will be contested Feb. 24.
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