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Amplify Horse Racing is now accepting applications for the Spring 2026 session of its Mentorship Program, an educational initiative connecting youth and young adults with experienced professionals across the Thoroughbred racing and breeding industry.

The Thoroughbred Education and Research Foundation announced Dr. Janet Johnston has joined its Board of Trustees.

Veteran riders Alex Birzer and Orlando Mojica each earned career milestones, leading to the panel of racing experts voting the pair Jockeys of the Week for Dec. 29-Jan. 4.

The Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association announces the full schedule and the opening of registration for its 2026 Spring Pedigree and Conformation Clinic March 9-10 at Ocala Breeders' Sales.

Submissions are now open for local charitable organizations to participate in "Winsday" during Kentucky Derby Week at Churchill Downs April 29.

Thomas Hudnut and Damascus Castellanos have been reappointed to the California Horse Racing Board by governor Gavin Newsom.

Porter on Pedigrees

Industry Voices: A 6th Circuit decision involving the Interstate Horse Racing Act could have wide-ranging impact beyond Michigan on regulators, horsemen, and purses.

For the third consecutive year, Bruno Schickedanz topped North American owners by victories with his stable accumulating 151 wins from 1,138 starts in 2025. Godolphin reigned supreme, topping the owner charts by earnings for the fifth year.

Gainesway's Charge It, a son of Tapit, is represented by a colt born at Machmer Hall and a filly born at Darby Dan Farm.

Three Chimneys Farm's homebred Ottinho, a half brother to 2017 Horse of the Year and leading sire Gun Runner, scored in a maiden special weight Dec. 31 at Aqueduct Racetrack. The son of Quality Road prevailed by a head over stablemate Hadrian's Wall.

The online portion of Thoroughbred Charities of America's (TCA) annual Stallion Season Auction presented by the Goodman Family is underway and runs through Friday, Jan. 9, with staggered closing times starting at 4 p.m. ET., the non-profit said via a release on Wednesday.

The TCA's largest fundraiser during the year includes 175 seasons with sires such as Army Mule (by Friesian Fire), Life is Good (by Into Mischief), Flightline (Tapit), and McKinzie (Street Sense) all available for online bidding on Salering.net. The majority of seasons will sell 'no guarantee' however a few will be offered with a 2027 breed back.

A silent auction will also be in the offing.

For a full list of seasons click here and for tickets to the event click here.

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Every week, the TDN posts a roundup of the relevant Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act (HISA) related rulings from around the country.

The following rulings were reported on HISA's “rulings” portal and through the Horseracing Integrity and Welfare Unit's (HIWU) “pending” and “resolved” cases portals.

Among this week's rulings, trainer Jose R. Gonzalez has been suspended 18-months and fined $12,500 as a result of his trainee Discovery N Sight testing positive for the banned bronchodilator Albuterol from an out-of-competition hair sample collected on July 23. His suspension began on January 3.

Other than that the hair sample was collected from Discovery N Sight at Albuquerque Downs at Albuquerque, New Mexico, the case resolution contains few other details.

Though classed a banned substance, Albuterol is permitted only if given as an inhaled bronchodilator, and only if prescribed by a licensed veterinarian in the context of a valid veterinarian-patient-client relationship, according to HISA rules.

As per Equibase, Gonzalez has been training since 2005. He has 441 wins to his name from 3,080 starts.

Resolved ADMC Violations
Dates: 01/06/2026
Licensee: Blaine Wright, trainer
Penalty: 7-day period of Ineligibility for Covered Person, beginning on January 7, 2026; Disqualification of Covered Horses' Race results, including forfeiture of all purses and other compensation, prizes, trophies, points, and rankings and repayment or surrender (as applicable); a fine of $1,000; imposition of 2 Penalty Points. The following cases treated as one violation. Admission.
Explainer: Medication violations for the presence of Cannabidiol (CBD)–a class B controlled substance–in samples taken from Mr. Executive, who won at Emerald Downs on 8/16/25; from Si That Tiger, who finished second in the Muckleshoot Derby Presented by 1/ST Bet Stakes at Emerald Downs on 8/17/25; and from Clovisconnection, who finished second in the Longacres Mile S. Presented by 1/ST Bet Stakes at Emerald Downs on 8/17/25.

Dates: 01/05/2026
Licensee: Hugo Andrade, trainer
Penalty: Disqualification of Covered Horse's Race results, including forfeiture of all purses and other compensation, prizes, trophies, points, and rankings and repayment or surrender (as applicable); a fine of $500; imposition of 1.5 Penalty Points. Final decision of HIWU.
Explainer: Medication violation for the presence of Dexamethasone–a class C controlled substance–in a sample taken from Outkissed, who finished sixth at Mahoning Valley on 11/11/25.

Dates: 01/05/2026
Licensee: Vladimir Ceron, trainer
Penalty: Disqualification of Covered Horse's Race results, including forfeiture of all purses and other compensation, prizes, trophies, points, and rankings and repayment or surrender (as applicable); a fine of $500; imposition of 1.5 Penalty Points. Final decision of HIWU.
Explainer: Medication violation for the presence of Betamethasone–a class C controlled substance–in a sample taken from Doncic, who won at Santa Anita on 10/3/25.

Dates: 01/02/2026
Licensee: George Lopez, trainer
Penalty: A written Reprimand (per 9/26/23 HISA Guidance); a fine of $500; imposition of 1.5 Penalty Points. Admission.
Explainer: Vets' list medication violation for the presence of Omeprazole and Methocarbamol–both class C controlled substances–in a sample taken from Tiz Lissett on 11/26/25.

Dates: 01/02/2026
Licensee: Kieron Magee, trainer
Penalty: 7-day period of Ineligibility for Covered Person, beginning on January 3, 2026; Disqualification of Covered Horse's Race results, including forfeiture of all purses and other compensation, prizes, trophies, points, and rankings and repayment or surrender (as applicable); a fine of $1,000; imposition of 2 Penalty Points. Admission.
Explainer: Medication violation for the presence of Acepromazine–a class B controlled substance–in a sample taken from Neolithica, who won at Laurel Park on 10/11/25.

Dates: 01/02/2026
Licensee: Randy Lee Morse, trainer
Penalty: Disqualification of Covered Horse's Race results, including forfeiture of all purses and other compensation, prizes, trophies, points, and rankings and repayment or surrender (as applicable); a fine of $500; imposition of 1.5 Penalty Points. Admission.
Explainer: Medication violation for the presence of Methocarbamol–a class C controlled substance–in a sample taken from Allequin Summer, who finished sixth at Keeneland on 10/15/25.

Dates: 01/02/2026
Licensee: Jose Roberto Gonzalez Sr., trainer
Penalty: 18-month period of Ineligibility for Covered Person, beginning on January 3, 2026; 60-day period of Ineligibility for Covered Horse, beginning on July 23, 2025; a fine of $12,500. Admission.
Explainer: Vets' list medication violations for the presence of Albuterol–a banned bronchodilator–in a sample taken from Discovery N Sight on 7/23/25.

Pending ADMC Violations

01/06/2026, Matthew P. Sims, trainer: Pending vets' list medication violation for the presence of Dexamethasone–a class C controlled substance–in a sample taken from Le Bien Le Mal, who finished fifth at Turfway Park on 12/4/25.

01/06/2026, Steve Davis, trainer: Pending vets' list medication violation for the presence of Flunixin–a class C controlled substance–in a sample taken from Diamonds R Lucky on 12/2/25.

01/05/2026, Anna Decker, trainer: Pending medication violation for the presence of Methamphetamine–a banned substance–in a sample taken from Long Shorts, who finished seventh at Mahoning Valley on 11/10/25.

01/02/2026, Louis Linder, trainer: Pending medication violation for the presence of Gabapentin and Tramadol–both class B controlled substances–in a sample taken from Yorkville, who finished third at Penn National on 11/19/25.

01/02/2026, Charles Frock, trainer: Pending medication violation for the presence of Gabapentin–a class B controlled substance–in a sample taken from Bond's Belle, who finished second at Laurel Park on 11/16/25.

Violations of Crop Rule
Turf Paradise
Blake Nunnally– violation date January 1; $250 fine, one-day suspension

Oaklawn Park
Johan Roberto Rosado–violation date January 1; $250 fine, no other information

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Global Tote, in partnership with the Monmouth Park racetrack, has launched of a new multi-state–and soon-to-be national–Advance Deposit Wagering (ADW) platform called MonmouthBets, according to a press release from BetMakers Technology on Wednesday.

Live and available in 12 states, the new ADW was designed with both casual fans and experienced bettors in mind, and is a site that delivers a modern, intuitive wagering experience supported by industry-leading technology.

Packed with high-quality professional data, including ratings, race comments, individual runner insights, speed maps and free past performances, these tools–previously accessible mainly to sophisticated bettors–are now available free to the broader wagering public.

The platform is currently live in Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Kansas, Louisiana, New Hampshire, Ohio, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, Wisconsin and Wyoming, with additional states expected to come online regularly as the rollout continues toward a national footprint.

Customers in eligible states can sign-up and receive a 50% bonus in free bets, up to $200, along with a range of additional promotions planned as the platform continues to evolve.

“We are excited to launch the MonmouthBets brand and give horseplayers across the country more choice, a new technology platform, and greater exposure for the sport of racing,” said Dennis Drazin, CEO of Darby Development, operator of Monmouth Park. “Our partnership with Global Tote and the launch of this new platform represent our commitment to innovation and to delivering the best possible experience for our customers.”

Click here to learn more and access the site's features.

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Coinciding with the United States of America's national celebration of the 250 th anniversary of the nation's founding, the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame will mark the occasion with a special exhibition, Racing at the Dawn of the United States. The presenting sponsor is Adirondack Trust Co. The exhibition will be open through December.

The exhibition opens Saturday, Jan. 10 in the Museum's Link Gallery.

Racing at the Dawn of the United States explores the foundation of thoroughbred racing in America from the colonial period to the emergence of the United States as a new republic in the early 19 th century. The exhibition will invite visitors to learn about the early history of the sport, highlighting key figures, racecourses, and horses of the time. It will feature selections from the Museum's collection in addition to loans from Keeneland Library and other collections.

Some of the exhibition's highlights include:

• A letter referencing a horse race from 1793
• Portraits of notable pioneering racing figures Tregonwell Frampton, Samuel Ogle, and John Tayloe III
• A painting of 20-year-old American Eclipse by Edward Troye
• An advertisement for the sire Bold Briton from 1797
• A selection of early racing trophies, prints, sporting journals, and Revolutionary War items

The Musuem will also offer a behind-the-scenes tour of the exhibit, hosted by the Museum's curator Jessica Cloer, which will be held Wednesday, Jan. 14 at 5:30 p.m. Cloer will detail the process of how the new exhibition was researched and designed to celebrate the nation's 250th anniversary through the lens of racing's roots in America.

For tickets, click here. Tickets are free to all members.

 

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Godolphin has topped the individual breeders list in North America for 2025 with $27,288,066 in earnings, according to statistics released Wednesday by TJC Innovations. Godolphin, which also topped the list in 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024, bred 228 starters with 218 wins, 168 seconds, and 183 thirds out of 1,294 starts.

Brereton C. Jones was second for the year with earnings of $11,552,109 with 226 wins out of 1,494 starts.

Godolphin also led the breeders list that includes partners with $28,590,307 in earnings and 263 wins from 1,598 starts. WinStar Farm LLC was second with $13,185,006 in earnings and 246 wins out of 1,530 starts.

Rounding out the top 10 individual breeders were WinStar Farm LLC, $11,428,977 (188 wins / 1,201 starts); Don Alberto Corporation, $10,959,009 (132/782); Calumet Farm, $10,569,545 (300/2,187); Spendthrift Farm LLC, $7,796,784 (144/823); Stonestreet Thoroughbred Holdings LLC, $6,620,664 (118/789); Gary & Mary West Stables Inc., $5,747,255 (133/754); Juddmonte, $5,532,656 (47/249); and Dixiana Farms LLC, $5,174,892 (70/517).

Completing the list of the top 10 breeders including partnerships were Brereton C. Jones, $11,803,757 (235 wins / 1,567 starts); Don Alberto Corporation, $11,395,309 (137/844); Calumet Farm, $10,638,647 (301/2,232); Spendthrift Farm LLC, $7,800,487 (144/825); Stonestreet Thoroughbred Holdings LLC, $6,958,891 (126/821); Fred W. Hertrich III, $6,939,154 (139/1,067); Machmer Hall, $6,013,472 (159/1,033); and Gary & Mary West Stables Inc., $5,747,255 (133/754).

The complete lists of the top 100 breeders of 2025 are accessible through www.equineline.com.

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The Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association (TOBA) released its full 2026 schedule in addition to the opening of registration for the 2026 Pedigree & Conformation Clinic, sponsored by the Florida Thoroughbred Breeders' and Owners' Association which takes place Mar. 9-10, 2026, at Ocala Breeders' Sales (OBS) in Ocala, Florida.

Registration is now open on the TOBA website, and to view the full clinic schedule, click here.

The 2026 clinic will feature Mark Casse, a Hall of Fame trainer, who will be presenting during the clinic and sharing his expertise on selection for the sales and evaluating young Thoroughbreds.

Casse will be joined by a distinguished lineup of speakers representing every facet of the industry, including: Niall Brennan, Niall Brennan Stables; Tammy Gantt, Florida Breeders' and Owners' Association; Kriss Eisaman, DVM; Marette Farrell, Exhale Enterprises; Dr. Richard Kent, Kaizen Sales; Donato Lanni, Lanni Bloodstock; Tim Leith, Jockey Club Information Systems; David O'Farrell, Ocala Stud; Larry Oxenham, American Society for Asset Protection; Tod Wojciechowski, Ocala Breeders' Sales Company; and Eddie Woods, Eddie Woods Stable.

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In support of the Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame, the Continuing Stallion Auction kicks off Friday, Jan. 9 and continues through Wednesday, Jan. 14.

Bidding opens at 9 a.m. on Friday and closes in the afternoon of the 14th.

The online auction offers seasons to 21 Thoroughbred and Standardbred horses, all CHRHF inductees or have Hall of Fame horses in their pedigrees.

Among the stallions represented this year, Amie's Flatter, Collusion Illusion, Frac Daddy, Proxy, Reload, Tapiture, Senor Buscador, Tamarkuz and Weyburn.

For the complete roster of stallions, click here.

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Submissions are now open for local charitable organizations to participate in “Winsday” presented by Resolute Racing on Wednesday, Apr. 29, part of Kentucky Derby Week at Churchill Downs.

In partnership with the Community Foundation of Louisville, “Winsday: Great Thrills for the Greater Good” is dedicated to supporting local nonprofit organizations.

Up to 50 area nonprofit organizations are invited to join the Winsday celebration. Organizations have the opportunity to fundraise, unlock cash prizes, network with community partners and amplify its mission to a wider audience at no cost.

Selected organizations will receive a unique ticket link to distribute to supporters. For every box seat ticket sold through the links, Churchill Downs will donate $5 to that organization, directly contributing to their vital funding and benefiting their incredible work.

“'Winsday' makes a direct impact on the lives of many across Louisville and the Kentuckiana region,” said Claire Simms, senior director of corporate social responsibility at Churchill Downs Incorporated. “Churchill Downs is thrilled to partner with the Community Foundation of Louisville again for this incredible celebration of the pivotal role nonprofits play in our community.”

Individual box seats start at $39 and can be purchased in complete boxes of six and eight seats.

Registration will close at noon on Wednesday, Jan. 21 and a live drawing will be held Friday, Jan. 23 to choose the 50 participating organizations.

Ticket sales links unique to each of the 50 registered nonprofits will be issued by Friday, Feb. 13.

For eligibility and to register for the “Winsday: Great Thrills for the Greater Good” at www.cflouisville.org/events/winsday.

 

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Thomas Hudnut and Damascus Castellanos have been re-appointed to the California Horse Racing Board by California Governor Gavin Newsom, according to a CHRB report on Wednesday.

Hudnut of Beverly Hills has served on the CHRB since 2021. Hudnut was President and Chief Executive Officer at Harvard-Westlake School from 1987 to 2013. He was Headmaster at The Branston School from 1982 to 1987. Hudnut earned a Master of Arts degree in International Relations and Diplomatic History from Tufts University and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Politics from Princeton University.

Castellanos of Pico Rivera has served since 2020. Castellanos has been a Secretary-Treasurer and Principal Officer at Teamsters Union Local 495 since 2021 where he was a Business Representative from 2005 to 2021. He was a Business Representative at Teamsters Union Local 630 from 2001 to 2012. Castellanos is a Member of the California Thoroughbred Horseman's Foundation.

Both positions require Senate confirmation.

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