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Busy Preakness for Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance

Thu, 2025-05-08 17:12
Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance will be present at Pimlico Race Course for the week leading up to Preakness 150 Saturday, May 17, 2025.

Bella Nipotina, Amelia’s Jewel Top Chairman’s Sale

Thu, 2025-05-08 17:12
Bella Nipotina and Amelia's Jewel eclipsed the Inglis Chairman's Sale's old record price—fetching AU$4.2 million and AU$3.8 million respectively—as an extraordinary year for Inglis continued at Riverside May 8.

Lifetime Ban for Vet at Center of Penn National Scandal

Thu, 2025-05-08 17:12
A veterinarian accused of conspiring with trainers at Hollywood Gaming at Penn National Race Course to administer injections at prohibited times accepted a lifetime suspension May 7 from the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority.

Investigators Spotlight Breeders' Cup, Derby Practices

Thu, 2025-05-08 17:12
During a panel discussion May 8 of the ongoing Association of Racing Commissioners International annual meeting in Louisville, Ky., five racing investigators spotlighted successful investigations and encouraged coordination across jurisdictions.

Baffert's Unbeaten Goal Oriented Joins Preakness Field

Thu, 2025-05-08 17:12
A perfect 2-for-2 to start his career, Bob Baffert-trained Goal Oriented has joined the expected field for the $2 million Preakness Stakes (G1) May 17.

Full Sister to Dam of Sovereignty in F-T May Digital

Thu, 2025-05-08 17:12
Fasig-Tipton has cataloged 127 entries for its May Digital Sale. Bidding opened May 8 and will close May 13 beginning at 3 p.m. ET. A full sister to the dam of Sovereignty and grade 1 winner There Goes Harvard are among the entries.

Sovereignty Arrives at Saratoga 'Like a Tiger'

Thu, 2025-05-08 17:12
Kentucky Derby (G1) winner Sovereignty arrived early morning May 8 at Saratoga Race Course to begin his preparations for the $2 million Belmont Stakes (G1) June 7.

Wootton Bassett Back in Australia for Record Stud Fee

Thu, 2025-05-08 17:12
Coolmore Stud has confirmed their star stallion will stand this spring for a mammoth AU$385,000. It smashes the previous mark shared by Extreme Choice—also for this season—and his grandsire Redoute's Choice in 2006 and 2007.

New York State Finalizes Encouraging Budget for Racing

Thu, 2025-05-08 17:12
New York lawmakers and the governor have agreed on a package of measures to give racetracks millions of dollars in tax breaks, steer funding to a new advanced equine imaging research program, and end an antiquated payout system for horseplayers.

Sovereignty, Journalism Join Longines World Rankings

Thu, 2025-05-08 17:12
Following their 1-2 finish in the $5 million Kentucky Derby (G1) at Churchill Downs May 3, Sovereignty and Journalism have joined the leaderboard in the Longines World's Best Racehorse rankings released May 8.

For Pletcher, Derby Streak Ends but Older Horses Shine

Thu, 2025-05-08 17:12
For 21 years, trainer Todd Pletcher helped build television ratings for the Kentucky Derby (G1) by bringing dozens of top contenders to the classic. In last week's 151st edition, Pletcher helped the ratings in a completely different role.

Preakness 150: Riggs Played Key Role in Classic

Thu, 2025-05-08 17:12
For the middle jewel of the Triple Crown, Oden Bowie and Chick Lang left their marks on the historic Preakness Stakes, but the race owes its status as a classic to another name: William Pickersgill Riggs.

Derby Winner Sovereignty Moves to Top of Earnings List

Thu, 2025-05-08 17:12
As the dust settles beneath the Twin Spires, America's Best Racing takes an updated look at the Equibase standings for horses, jockeys, trainers, and owners.

Godolphin Stands Alone

Thu, 2025-05-08 17:12
A BH Daily edition of What's Going On Here

Both Mott's KY Derby Winners Trace to Same Key Mare

Thu, 2025-05-08 17:12
Porter on Pedigrees: a deep-dive look at the pedigree of Kentucky Derby winner Sovereignty.

Captain Cook Heads Field of 10 in Peter Pan

Thu, 2025-05-08 17:12
As much as the $200,000 Peter Pan Stakes (G3) is viewed  as a prep race for the June 7 Belmont Stakes (G1), trainer Rick Dutrow Jr. views it as educational for his two starters, Captain Cook and McAfee.

Anarchist Set to Stir Things Up in John A. Nerud Stakes

Thu, 2025-05-08 17:12
Anarchist, a graded stakes winner at Del Mar and Woodbine and even stakes-placed in Korea, is ready for the next stop: The Big Apple.

Sky-High Praise for Justify Reflected in Mares Bred

Thu, 2025-05-08 17:12
Racing Post's Martin Stevens examines the rising trajectory of Ashford Stud's fourth-crop sire sensation Justify.

Ward Sends Out Pair for Royal Palm Ascot Qualifiers

Wed, 2025-05-07 17:09
2025 marks the third year that Gulfstream Park will host the Royal Palm Juvenile and Juvenile Fillies Stakes, the only two juvenile Royal Ascot qualifying races in the country.

Regulators Discuss Staffing Challenges at ARCI Meeting

Wed, 2025-05-07 17:09
Speaking May 7 during the ongoing annual meeting of the ARCI in Louisville, Ky., leadership of several state horse racing regulators expressed continued challenges related to staffing positions for regulatory veterinarians and stewards.

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