As much as the New York Racing Association is offering three graded turf stakes for 3-year-old fillies, the leader of that division could be one-and-done in the series.
The United States House of Representatives has begun its review of President Donald Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill," and if and when it passes, it will have implications for the Thoroughbred industry.
When Texas Derby winner Instant Replay runs in the $300,000 Indiana Derby (G3) at Horseshoe Indianapolis July 5 it will be with a new owner: Wathnan Racing.
Godolphin's Think Big stretches his speed beyond 5 1/2 furlongs for the first time in nine months when he faces a high-quality field of older horses in the $175,000 Kelso Stakes (G3T) at Saratoga Race Course.
John Stewart and ABR gives fans a behind-the-scenes look at Resolute Racing and what it takes to compete at the top. Discover what drew him to the sport—and why he's on a mission to bring fans closer to racing than ever before.
If you're one of those fans who can't get enough of Saratoga racing, then 2025 is your kind of year. And maybe 2026 will be as well. But don't get spoiled.
Fasig-Tipton has cataloged an additional 11 entries to its July Selected Horses of Racing Age Sale, which will be held July 8. Among these entries are five offerings from the estate of D. Wayne Lukas, consigned by Mulholland Springs, agent.
Familiar Thoroughbreds from the 3-year-old stakes scene will line up to contest the July 5 Indiana Derby (G3) at Horseshoe Indianapolis. Besides Chunk of Gold, Coal Battle, and Publisher, the race includes dual stakes winner Instant Replay.
Managing owners of Go Racing announced July 2 the rising 4-year-old Velocious will be offered in the Inglis Digital July (Late) Online Sale as a breeding prospect after a stellar career highlighted by back-to-back juvenile stakes triumphs.
A series of 25 free handicapping contests exclusively for subscribers of Race Lens, Equibase's interactive past performance product, is returning in 2025.
Mikki Fight took advantage of Forever Young's absence to land the Teio Sho July 2 at Oi Racecourse and could be a candidate for Japan's international dirt-racing brigades.
By anyone's standards, Jose Ortiz had an outstanding week, posting a remarkable 16 wins from 40 mounts and earning his second leading rider title at Churchill Downs with 63 wins.
Alice Haynes' stable star Cairo, who finished a career-best third at Royal Ascot in the Queen Anne Stakes (G1) June 17 at odds of 100-1, is set to spend the rest of the summer in the United States with some ambitious targets on his agenda.
Zulu Kingdom, whose only defeat in six career starts came in the 2024 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf (G1), looks like an odds-on favorite in the $200,000 Manila Stakes (G3T) for 3-year-olds July 4 at Saratoga Race Course.
Mindframe comes from a female line that was top-class in England at the time of its importation to the United States. It then went into decline only to undergo an unlikely revival, mostly through horses from Mindframe's home state of...
Anne Eberhardt visits Old Friends Farm near Georgetown, Ky and talks with Michael Blowen about Big Brown who was retired from stud and now resides at Old Friends.
Fasig-Tipton announced July 1 that it will implement changes to the format of the under tack show at next year's Midlantic May 2-Year-Olds in Training Sale. These changes include eliminating timed workouts and restricting whip use.
Last year's Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint (G1T) winner Starlust has been retired from racing and will enter quarantine this week in preparation for traveling to Australia where he will take up stallion duties at Riverstone Lodge Stud in New...
Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races has announced a 10% purse increase starting in the upcoming condition book, made possible by the passage of West Virginia Senate Bill 75. Charles Town will also add three additional race days.
A total of nine wildcards have been added to the Tattersalls July Sale that runs July 8-10, and the cohort is headed by Criterium de Saint-Cloud (G1) runner-up Green Storm.
Lambourn extends Aidan O'Brien's superb record in the Irish Derby, becoming the 20th horse to complete the Anglo-Irish double after winning at Epsom three weeks ago.
Hills had victors in St Leger and Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe Son Charlie Hills: ‘Gone but never forgotten’ Barry Hills, one of the greatest trainers of his generation, has died at the age of 88. Hills took out his licence in 1969 and by...
Four-time champion jockey has six rides on ITV Racing broadcast programme at York on Saturday Oisin Murphy will be able to continue riding until at least his court appearance on drink-driving charges next week. The four-time champion...
Rider scheduled to appear in court on 3 July Charges made on day he rode Royal Ascot double Oisin Murphy, Britain’s reigning champion jockey on the Flat, has been charged with one count of driving a motor vehicle while over the...
The racing commentator, speaking for the first time since the murder of his wife and two daughters, says their love has helped sustain him through grief.
Full set of rising attendances confirms the enduring appeal of the summer showpiece with its ability to grow and evolve There were a host of memorable performances and races over the course of Royal Ascot, from Field Of Gold’s...
Lazzat was victorious in the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes, before he unshipped James Doyle on the track Market movers ( via Oddschecker ) 3.40pm - Santono Reve 4/1 into 5/2 5.35pm - Sallaal 8/1 into 9/2 6.10pm - Samui 9/2 into 5/2...
Jockey James Doyle thrown from 9-2 winner at finish Japan’s Satono Reve cannot end country’s wait The aftermath of the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes had almost as much drama as the race and it was certainly more extended. Lazzat, the...
Joseph Murphy’s 33-1 shot handed out defeat to the fancied Zarigana as Wille Mullins landed a winner on Ethical Diamond By the standards of most British racecourses and festival meetings, Royal Ascot has Group One races coming out of its...
Trainer celebrates first Group One winner with 33-1 shot ‘It’s 50 years of work by the family. A lifetime’s ambition’ A lifetime of hope and endeavour enjoyed a glorious reward here on Friday as Joseph Murphy, who is two years short of a...
Our award winning photographer trains his lens on the first three days of a very hot summer spectacular at the Berkshire racecourse Continue reading...
Gosden stable’s seven-year-old wins by seven lengths Ryan Moore claims treble to lead jockeys’ standings It was simple but ruthlessly effective as Trawlerman and William Buick made all the running to win the Gold Cup on Thursday. The...
A brilliant performance from Trawlerman, ridden by William Buick, gave John and Thady Gosden a big win 4.20pm GOLD CUP preview Until a couple of weeks ago, this was expected to be the race in which Kyprios, the winner in 2022 and 2024...
A filly by 2015 Triple Crown winner American Pharoah has sold for a record $8.2 million in the final Book 1 session of Keeneland's September Yearling Sale.
Justify failed a drug test one month before the 2018 Kentucky Derby, and the California Horse Racing Board decided to dismiss the case after the colt went on to win the Triple Crown, The New York Times reported Wednesday.
Eight Rings, ridden by Drayden Van Dyke, veered in sharply and bumped Storm the Court, with Flavien Prat aboard, shortly after the start of a race at Del Mar on Monday. Van Dyke was taken to a hospital for a preliminary exam, while Prat...
Code of Honor won a duel with Tacitus and Mucho Gusto, holding off hard-luck Tacitus by three lengths in a stirring stretch run to win the $1.25 million Travers Stakes at Saratoga Race Course on Saturday.