Blood-Horse

2004 Canadian Horse of the Year Soaring Free died the morning of May 28 at Sam-Son Farm's Ocala, Fla., farm due to complications of old age. He was 26.

There were late fireworks on the final day of the Magic Millions National Broodmare Sale May 28 when Yulong acquired Call Di and Aristia for a combined AU$3.55 million.

A stakes winner from one mile to 1 1/2 miles, on turf and synthetic, and with more than $2.1 million in earnings, there isn't too much Get Smokin hasn't accomplished in his six seasons at the track.

Woodbine is joining the racing community in mourning the passing of longtime trainer, breeder, and owner Paul Buttigieg, a respected and accomplished figure in Canadian horse racing.

Aidan O'Brien believes the best is yet to come from Camille Pissarro , who is set to spearhead a strong Ballydoyle duo in the Prix du Jockey Club (French Derby, G1) June 1 at Chantilly Racecourse.

Due to anticipated wet weather, the Penn Mile Stakes (G3T) and three other scheduled turf races, which were carded for May 30 at Penn National Race Course, have been postponed three weeks until June 20.

Undefeated in two career starts, Lennilu has given trainer Patrick Biancone confidence that the 2-year-old filly is ready to take on Royal Ascot.

Races from "Stephen Foster Preview Day" May 31 at Churchill will be shown live on FanDuel TV.

The Triple Bend Stakes (G3) descended in grade and value this year, but the latest renewal of the seven-furlong sprint May 31 at Santa Anita Park still lured several notable but sparsely raced runners.

The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame will open two new special exhibitions and host several public events coinciding with the Belmont Stakes Racing Festival from June 4-8.

Cutting back in trip and facing softer competition, the Mark Casse trainee looks on the right path back to the winner's circle in the $400,000 Penn Mile (G3T) May 30.

Top United States jockey Flavien Prat has been snapped up to partner French raider Facteur Cheval in the Prince of Wales's Stakes (G1) at Royal Ascot June 18.

Returning on 15 days' rest, Domeyko Taylor's Charlene's Dream targets a second consecutive graded success when she faces 10 fillies and mares in the $250,000 Mint Julep Stakes (G3T) at Churchill Downs June 1.

The new Maryland Jockey Club and the Maryland Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association announced $25,000 purse increases for a quartet of stakes races at Laurel Park on June 28.

Ahead of their match in the June 7 Metropolitan Handicap (G1), Fierceness broke a tie with White Abarrio to take full possession of the No. 1 spot in the National Thoroughbred Racing Association's Top Thoroughbred Poll.

The Breeders' Cup will return to New York in 2027; Keeneland to host in 2026.

Porter on Pedigrees

J.P. (Paul) Souter, who posted 928 career riding wins, has been named the 2025 recipient of the Avelino Gomez Memorial Award.

Lush Lips, who finished second behind Nitrogen in her two most recent starts, will try to take advantage of that rival's absence when she starts as the likely favorite in the $275,000 Regret Stakes (G3T) May 31 at Churchill Downs.

Maiden Watch: Week of May 19-25