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An earlier draw for post positions will precede this year's 150th running of the Kentucky Derby (G1).

Pendragon's half brother joins Queensland stable after NZ$220,000 buy at Karaka.

The American Horse Council has released findings of the 2023 Equine Economic Impact Survey, showcasing the interconnectedness of the equine world with other economic realms.

Wynstock will try to do what his father could not: score a stakes victory at Oaklawn Park.

Churchill Downs Incorporated announced today that Dr. Dana Stead, DVM, has been named Equine Safety and Integrity Veterinarian for the company. Dr. Stead will provide essential veterinarian support and oversight at all CDI-owned racetracks.

Bob Ehalt analyzes the lineup for the Feb. 3 Southwest Stakes (G3) at Oaklawn Park.

HISA will fund three scientific studies on the use of furosemide, also known as Lasix, on horses during the 48 hours before the start of a covered horse race, including the effect of furosemide on equine health and the integrity of competition.

The California Thoroughbred Breeders Association Winter Mixed Sale Jan. 30 in Pomona, Calif., finished with solid results as a 2-year-old Sir Prancealot filly headlined the auction after realizing $37,000 from Harris Farms.

Godolphin trainer Charlie Appleby looks to keep his streak of winners going in the Feb. 2 Dubai Carnival session at Meydan Racecourse.

Respected trainer Sir Mark Prescott has urged British racing fans to press upon members of parliament the vital importance of attending next month's key Westminster debate on affordability checks.

Prospective buyers will attend Park Paddocks over the next two days, Feb. 1-2, in the hope of unearthing a future pattern winner in the mold of grade 3 winner Missed the Cut, or group 1-producing broodmares such as Morning Mist and Khor Sheed. 

Following the approval of the New York State Gaming Commission, the New York Racing Association has added a Thursday, February 29 card to the winter meet at Aqueduct Racetrack. 

Horse Races S.A. announces that the organization and conduct of Greek horse races is ceased as of Jan. 30. The average number of registered horses in the Greek Jockey Club has been below 300 over the last two years.

At least four states, including Kentucky, are withholding their simulcast signals from New Mexico to support the New Mexico Horsemen's Association's ongoing dispute with the New Mexico Racing Commission.

Litigation over a $5 million insurance claim following the sudden death of Kentucky stallion Laoban is coming to a head in a Kentucky federal court.

The grade 1-winning son of Macho Uno has sired two grade 1 winners. He will stand for CA$4,500 at Adena Springs North.

Delta Downs will host the richest program of the year, Louisiana Premier Night, Feb. 3, featuring the best Louisiana breds competing in 10 stakes worth $895,000. In addition, the LTBA will award two scholarships, to college students.

A graded stakes winner last year on synthetic, Witwatersrand tests another surface Feb. 3 when she races seven furlongs on dirt in the $125,000 Forward Gal Stakes (G3) at Gulfstream Park.

Researchers at the Texas A&M School of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences have received a $640,000 grant from the USDA to study abnormalities in sex development that affect the reproductive capabilities of some horses.

The New York Racing Association today announced the stakes schedule for the 2024 Belmont at the Big A spring/summer meet, which will open May 2 and include 32 stakes worth more than $6.6 million in total purses.