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The Hong Kong Classic Mile, first leg of its 4-year-old Classic Series, looks wide open, but Zac Purton, who has ridden more than half the entries at one time or another, opts for Sagacious Life.

Ifyousaidso, a winning Florida-bred daughter of Cajun Breeze, garnered a final bid of $110,000 from Dare to Dream Stable Management to top the OBSOnline January Sale of 2-Year-Olds and Horses of Racing Age.

Doneraile Court had been at Old Friends since December 2019. Prior to that he was well traveled at stud, last standing in Florida.

Breeders' Cup Classic (G1) winner Forever Young defends his 2025 Saudi Cup (G1) title against Bob Baffert duo in expected fields announced Jan. 30 for the big weekend in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

The California track will be closed for training Feb. 5-9 and no live racing will be conducted Feb. 7-8. The mixed racing meet will resume Feb. 14.

The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission approved a new three-year racing contract Jan. 15 between Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino, the Iowa Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association, and the Iowa Quarter Horse Racing Association.

Beginning Feb. 5, the New York Racing Association will require computer-assisted wagering activity to cease at one minute to post in all wagering pools not previously subject to high-speed wagering restrictions.

The New York Racing Association announces revisions to the stakes schedule and a plan for additional race days to account for weather-related cancellations at Aqueduct Racetrack. 

Owner Joe Moore is spearheading the formation of the Wisconsin Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association with the goal of establishing a breeding program in the Badger State.

Two Kentucky horsewomen will soon test their equestrian skills in one of the most remote and demanding races in the world while using the experience to raise funds for off-track Thoroughbreds.

The Road, presented by Gainesway and WinStar Farm

Grade 1-winning millionaire Gun Pilot, a Three Chimneys homebred, has been represented by his first reported foal, bred by Tommy Wente's St. Simon Place near Lexington. The bay colt is out of the winning mare Just Life.

The final session of New Zealand Bloodstock's 100th National Yearling Sale was held at Karaka Jan. 29, highlighted by a strong first edition of the Karaka Summer Sale.

The 7,000-square-foot facility is located just outside the entrance to the backstretch area at Horseshoe Indianapolis. It will provide space for numerous events for Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse racing participants.

Coolmore will break new ground by having its first horses trained in Japan this year, after Sue Magnier was granted an owner's license by the Japan Racing Association.

Ted Noffey, the champion 2-year-old male of 2025, is off the Kentucky Derby (G1) trail.

Lockinge Stakes (G1) winner Lead Artist will shuttle to Arrowfield Stud in Australia in 2026. The 5-year-old son of Dubawi will begin covering his first book of mares at Juddmonte's Banstead Manor Stud in February at a fee of £12,500.

The British Jockey Club is investing in the top and developmental ends of the sport in line with the broader approach being taken by British racing.

On the heels of Antiquarian's achievements in 2025, Centennial Farms and trainer Todd Pletcher aim for more graded stakes success when they run Nearly in the Jan. 31 Holy Bull Stakes (G3) at Gulfstream Park.

After a neck defeat in the Hollywood Derby (G1T), Tom's Magic seeks his first graded victory in the $175,000 Tampa Bay Stakes (G3T) at Tampa Bay Downs Jan. 31.