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Unbeaten Disco Time Swings Into Pegasus World Cup
There will be plenty of music at Gulfstream Park Jan. 24 on a typically festive Pegasus World Cup day. The DJs in the hospitality areas will probably be playing lots of pop and hip-hop. But on the racetrack, it could be Disco Time.
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Millionaire Hoist the Gold to Enter Stud in Louisiana
The son of Mineshaft won two grade 2 stakes and placed in three grade 1 stakes on his way to earning more than $1.5 million.
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Tyler Baze, Leparoux Among 2026 Woolf Award Nominees
The nominees for the 2026 George Woolf Memorial Jockey Award include Tyler Baze, Alex Birzer, Julien Leparoux, Jareth Loveberry, and Tim Thornton.
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Derby Hopeful Blackout Time Resumes Breezing
Blackout Time, scratched by regulatory veterinarians from the Oct. 31 Breeders' Cup Juvenile (G1) at Del Mar, posted his first published workout since his withdrawal from that race in breezing 3 furlongs in :37 1/5 Jan. 23 at Fair Grounds.
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Imperial Emperor, Opera Ballo Star on Fashion Friday
Imperial Emperor booked a spot in the Dubai World Cup (G1) and Opera Ballo earned a start in the Dubai Turf (G1T) with victories on Fashion Friday at Meydan Racecourse Jan. 23.
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Arc-Winning Jockey Starke Announces Retirement
Starke's finest moment in the saddle came when guiding Danedream to victory in the 2011 Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe (G1). The following year, he and the same filly won the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes (G1) at Ascot.
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Six Speed Takes Another Step Toward Kentucky Derby
Six Speed, racing for new American owners, won the UAE Two Thousand Guineas (G3), surprising his jockey and trainer and moving one step closer to returning to the Bluegrass for the Kentucky Derby (G1).
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A Century in Motion: The Evolution of Aqueduct
The New York Racing Association is preparing to pass the torch to a newly reconstructed Belmont Park and goodbye to Aqueduct, ending more than a century of racing in Ozone Park.
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At a Glance: Bullish on Program Trading in Pegasus Turf
The 2026 turf racing season will kick into gear with the Pegasus World Cup Turf Invitational Stakes (G1T), the first top-level domestic grass stakes of the new year.
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The Road: Into Mischief, Gun Runner Well Represented
The Road, presented by Gainesway. A look at contenders on the Triple Crown trail.
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Sovereignty Tops Big Awards Night for Godolphin
Godolphin may not have been a presenting sponsor of the 55th annual Eclipse Awards, but the international racing and breeding behemoth surely dominated the Jan. 22 presentations.
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Disco’s Time to Shine in the Pegasus World Cup
J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the 2026 Pegasus World Cup (G1) at Gulfstream Park.
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Sovereignty Crowned Horse of the Year at Eclipse Awards
Crowned champion 3-year-old male earlier in the evening, Sovereignty ascended to racing's most prestigious honor Jan. 22 when named Horse of the Year at the Resolute Racing Eclipse Awards ceremony at The Breakers Palm Beach in South Florida.
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Notable Speech Takes Eclipse as Champion Turf Male
After a gallant third-place finish in the Breeders' Cup Mile (G1T) in 2024, Notable Speech claimed the 2025 edition—a key victory in earning the title of 2025 Eclipse champion turf male.
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She Feels Pretty a First-Time Champion for DeVaux
Despite a Breeders' Cup loss, the daughter of Karakontie was named Eclipse champion turf female at the Eclipse Awards ceremony Jan. 22, becoming the first Eclipse Award winner trained by Cherie DeVaux.
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Forever Young Captures Eclipse for Older Dirt Male
Forever Young may have raced only once in the United States in 2025, but it was an unforgettable, award-winning performance.
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Thorpedo Anna Secures Older Dirt Female Championship
The 2025 season didn't go as flawlessly for 2024 Horse of the Year Thorpedo Anna, but when pushed to her absolute limit in the Personal Ensign Stakes (G1), fans again saw the champion's heart.
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Mott Joins Exclusive Company With Fifth Eclipse Award
It's hard to imagine much that would put Bill Mott into even more rarified air. But with his latest achievement—a fifth Eclipse award—he continues to elevate his status.
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Godolphin Earns Fifth Eclipse Owner, Breeder Titles
Godolphin is the first entity to win dual Eclipse Award titles as outstanding owner and breeder for five consecutive years, and the first to win six consecutive outstanding owner titles.
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Cool Jet Claims Steeplechase Eclipse Award
Cool Jet, the winner of the 2025 Commonwealth Cup Stakes (NSA-1), takes the Eclipse Award for champion steeplechase horse.
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Book'em Danno Named Eclipse Champion Male Sprinter
Considered a "horse of a lifetime" by his connections, a historic season for New Jersey-bred Book'em Danno led to Eclipse Award honors as 2025's champion male sprinter.
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'Consistent' Shisospicy Wins Female Sprinter Eclipse
Once again a victory in the Breeders' Cup unlocked the door to an Eclipse Award for the champion female sprinter.
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Prat Goes Back-to-Back as Eclipse Outstanding Jockey
Following a career-best year by wins and earnings in 2025, Flavien Prat earned his second consecutive Eclipse Award for outstanding jockey in 2025.
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Sovereignty Runs Away With 3-Year-Old Male Title
Sovereignty's excellence was recognized the evening of Jan. 22 when the dual classic winner was named champion 3-year-old male at the Resolute Racing Eclipse Awards at The Breakers Palm Beach in South Florida.
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Versatility at Highest Level Lands Nitrogen an Eclipse
With her ability to deliver top performances regardless of surface against the top horses in her division, Nitrogen delivered one of the more versatile campaigns in recent years to secure champion 3-year-old filly honors of 2025.
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Pietro Moran Wins Eclipse Award as Top Apprentice
Canadian jockey Pietro Moran's riding accomplishments were recognized Jan. 22 when the 20-year-old was named the Eclipse Award winner as outstanding apprentice during the Eclipse Awards ceremony at The Breakers Palm Beach in South Florida.
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Ted Noffey's Perfect Year Capped With Eclipse Honor
If there was any question whether Ted Noffey would begin his racing career by being named champion 2-year-old male, it was put to bed at the Breeders' Cup.
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Super Corredora Takes 2-Year-Old Filly Title
Super Corredora parlayed late-developing juvenile form into Eclipse Award recognition when she was named champion 2-year-old filly Jan. 22 during an Eclipse Award ceremony at The Breakers Palm Beach in South Florida.
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OBSOnline Catalogs 16 Horses for January Sale
Ocala Breeders' Sales has cataloged 16 horses for its OBSOnline January auction, held Jan. 26-30. The OBSOnline January sale features 2-year-olds and horses of racing age.
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BC Marathon Winner Eldaafer Dies at 21 at Old Friends
Eldaafer won the 2010 Breeders' Cup Marathon (G3) and three other graded stakes in a career that spanned 2008-13.
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Hong Kong's Three Best on One Program at Sha Tin
Hong Kong's trio of superstars - Romantic Warrior, Voyage Bubble, and Ka Ying Rising, all winners on December's Internationals Day - return to action Jan. 25 at Sha Tin Racecourse.
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Apple Blossom Handicap Added to BC Challenge Series
The $1.25 million Apple Blossom Handicap (G1) has joined the roster of prestigious North American races for the 2026 Breeders' Cup Challenge Series: Win and You're In, Breeders' Cup Limited and Oaklawn Park announced Jan. 22.
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HISA Seeks Comment on Equine Testing Modifications
HISA is seeking public comment on proposed modifications to the Rule Series 5000 (Equine Testing and Investigation Standards) and 7000 (Arbitration Procedures) of its Anti-Doping and Medication Control Program.
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Trainer James Cassidy Dies at Age 80
Trainer James Cassidy died Jan. 21 at his home in Monrovia, Calif., after suffering from heart disease. He was 80.
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1/ST Content, Britbet Announce New Partnership
Thanks to a partnership with Britbet, 1/ST CONTENT's North American racing is available for pool betting by UK bettors across UK racetracks, in time for the Triple Crown contests, Travers Stakes at Saratoga, and Breeders' Cup World Championships.
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Video Available From International Jockeys Conference
The International Conference for the Health, Safety, and Welfare of Jockeys was hosted in Hong Kong Dec. 11-12. The conference featured presentations and panel discussions with leading experts in the field. A replay is now available.
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Winx's Second Foal Headlines Inglis Easter Catalog
Winx's second foal will no doubt grab the main headline, but the Inglis Easter Yearling Sale is also shaping as a showcase for another superstar of the Australian Thoroughbred scene—sire sensation Extreme Choice.
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Opportunities Await Soldier N Diplomat, Obliteration
Hall of Fame trainer Steve Asmussen intends to run Soldier N Diplomat in the $1 million Southwest Stakes (G3) Jan. 31 at Oaklawn, with stablemate Obliteration headed to the $1.5 million Saudi Derby (G3) Feb. 14 in Saudi Arabia.
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Incoming Winter Storm Causes Racing Cancellations
Due to a major winter storm set to hit a sizable portion of the United States, many racetracks have canceled their upcoming cards.
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Sliders Tops Inglis Digital Australia January Sale
The Inglis Digital Australia January Sale was topped Jan. 21 by well-related Street Boss mare Sliders—with an I Am Invincible colt foal at foot—who sold for AU$400,000.
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New York-Bred Filly is Provocateur's First Foal
Provocateur's first reported foal, bred by McMahon of Saratoga Thoroughbreds, was born Jan. 19 out of Cassidy's Reward.
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Monmouth, TBANJ to Support Bill With Minimum Race Dates
The Thoroughbred Breeders' Association of New Jersey has reached a definitive agreement with Darby Development, the permit holder at Monmouth Park, to support an amended bill that protects Thoroughbred racing and breeding in New Jersey.
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Fashion Friday in Dubai Helps Fashion World Cup Night
Fashion Friday at Meydan Racecourse Jan. 23 is jam-packed with group stakes that largely will determine the local contingent for World Cup night in March.
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Messier Being Exported to Saudi Arabia
The 7-year-old son of Empire Maker and multiple graded stakes winner entered stud last year at Rockridge Stud in New York.
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Deal Reached to Make Laurel Park Maryland Training Hub
The Maryland Stadium Authority announced Jan. 21 a tentative agreement to acquire Laurel Park from The Stronach Group, positioning Laurel as Maryland's primary year-round training center while Pimlico becomes the focus for racing in the state.
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Program Trading Eyes Another Grade 1 in Pegasus Turf
As Chad Brown aims for his second straight victory in the $1 million Pegasus World Cup Turf Invitational Stakes (G1T), the trainer will turn to multiple grade 1 winner Program Trading in the race for older horses Jan. 24 at Gulfstream Park.
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Eclipse Awards, Pegasus Day Highlight Week's Radio, TV
Between the Eclipse Awards Jan. 22 and Pegasus World Cup day Jan. 24 at Gulfstream Park, it's an important week for racing. A rundown, compiled by America's Best Racing, of this week’s TV, livestreaming, and radio coverage of these events and others.
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NYRA Reschedules Jan. 25 Card Due to Impending Storm
A winter storm with the potential to bring significant snowfall and arctic temperatures is expected in the New York metropolitan area Jan. 25.
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$1.5M Purchase Whiskey Decision Leads Pegasus F&M Turf
Like the other Pegasus World Cup races Jan. 24 at Gulfstream Park, the $500,000 Pegasus World Cup Filly and Mare Turf Invitational Stakes (G2T) is overflowing with entries. A dozen competitors are entered, plus two also-eligibles.
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