Headlines and features from the Thoroughbred industry
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Fri, 2025-06-27 15:19
The Chris Waller team is hoping that Firestorm will get race conditions to suit in the 1,400-meter (about seven-furlong) Tattersall's Tiara (G1) at Eagle Farm Racecourse June 28.
Thu, 2025-06-26 15:19
Undefeated Touch of Destiny leads the June 29 Asociacion Uruguaya de Propietarios de Caballos de Carrera (G3) at Hipodromo Maronas. The winner will earn an automatic starting position into the $1 million Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile (G1).
Thu, 2025-06-26 15:19
A colt by Little Avondale Stud's Per Incanto topped what was a solid day of trade June 26 at New Zealand Bloodstock's National Weanling Sale at Karaka, with James Mitchell signing for the youngster on behalf of Jim Carey for NZ$190,000.
Thu, 2025-06-26 15:19
Mi Bago and Zulu Kingdom headline the twice-postponed $400,000 Penn Mile Stakes (G3T) at Penn National Race Course June 27.
Thu, 2025-06-26 15:19
Simplification and Verifying, both graded stakes winners who stand at Pleasant Acres Stallions near Morriston, Fla., will shuttle this year to Argentina for the Southern Hemisphere breeding season, Pleasant Acres confirmed June 26.
Thu, 2025-06-26 15:19
The highly regarded Camino Real Turf Course at Santa Anita Park is currently undergoing its annual renovation after performing splendidly during the most recent Classic and Hollywood meets.
Thu, 2025-06-26 15:19
Brant Dunshea, acting CEO of the British Horseracing Authority, has been elected vice chair of the European and Mediterranean Horseracing Authority.
Thu, 2025-06-26 15:19
The New York Racing Association and the New York State Gaming Commission have placed a group of horses located in Barn 66 at Saratoga Race Course under a 14-day quarantine due to a positive case of strangles.
Thu, 2025-06-26 15:19
A son of Snitzel and dual group 1-winning mare Response, Secure was purchased by Hong Kong owner C Y Wong for AU$500,000. The Inglis Digital June (Late) Sale grossed AU$5,155,100. In total 12 lots realized AU$100,000 or more.
Thu, 2025-06-26 15:19
My Boy Prince, fresh off a runner-up performance in the Jaipur Stakes (G1T) earlier this month, and 2024 Canadian Horse of the Year Patches O'Houlihan vie in the CA$200,000 Highlander Stakes (G2T) June 28 at Woodbine.
Thu, 2025-06-26 15:19
The International Federation of Racing Authorities announced that its Council on Anti-Illegal Betting & Related Financial Crime has expanded its membership to include four additional experts to support integrity in racing and other sports.
Thu, 2025-06-26 15:19
The 2024 Kentucky Derby (G1) winner, Mystik Dan, has improved since last season as he prepares for a strong edition of the Stephen Foster Stakes (G1) June 28 at Churchill Downs.
Thu, 2025-06-26 15:19
At the time of the sale's closing, 21 horses had sold for a total of $560,000, with an average of $26,667, and a median of $3,250. The RNA rate was 27.6%, representing the eight horses who failed to meet their reserve.
Thu, 2025-06-26 15:19
Oliver Cole said he is "looking forward to the future" after his Derby-winning father, Paul, announced his retirement with immediate effect June 25.
Thu, 2025-06-26 15:19
The Kentucky Horse Racing and Gaming Corporation announced amendments to its veterinary examination rules June 25, to take effect July 1, two days before the opening of Ellis Park's summer meeting.
Wed, 2025-06-25 15:18
California stewards suspended trainer Doug O'Neill seven days and fined him $2,500 for not having the required primary and secondary veterinary examinations of the horse Ivan the Great when the colt resumed training following a layoff this spring.
Wed, 2025-06-25 15:18
America's Best Racing takes a look at competitive group of nine turf horses ages 4 and older are set to face off in the Wise Dan Stakes (G2T) June 28 at Churchill Downs.
Wed, 2025-06-25 15:18
Amendments to 810 KAR 4:030, Section 17, Entry Examination by Attending Veterinarian, take effect July 1.
Wed, 2025-06-25 15:18
Booth seeks his fifth straight win and fourth straight grade 3 victory in the $250,000 Kelly's Landing Stakes (G3) at Churchill Downs June 28.
Wed, 2025-06-25 15:18
The catalog for Arqana's flagship August Yearling Sale was released June 25, and features 307 yearlings. One of the many notable offerings is Haras de Beaufay's St Mark's Basilica half brother to Coventry Stakes (G2) winner Rashabar.
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