A return on 13 days' rest and a stretch out from a sprint to a route proved insignificant obstacles for Counting Stars, who improved to 3-for-4 in romping in the $150,000 Year's End Stakes Dec. 27 at Oaklawn Park.
Kentucky Derby (G1) and Belmont Stakes (G1) winner Sovereignty is preparing to compete as a 4-year-old, according to Godolphin USA director of bloodstock Michael Banahan.
Montador, which in Portuguese means "assembler," put it all together in notching his first stakes win in the $98,000 Woodchopper Stakes Dec. 27 at Fair Ground Race Course & Slots.
Lovcen employed a striking turn of foot in the final 200 meters to win the Dec. 27 Hopeful Stakes (G1T) for 2-year-olds at Nakayama Racecourse in just his second career start.
BloodHorse has reprised its online year-end survey to ask some of the sport's leading individuals for their opinions on pertinent issues facing the sport.
J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the La Brea Stakes (G1) and Malibu Stakes (G1) on opening day at Santa Anita.
As Japan's racing establishment ups the image of dirt racing, 3-year-olds Natural Rise and Narukami renew a rivalry in the Tokyo Daishoten (G1) Dec. 29 at Oi Racecourse.
In romping in three of five starts, Knightsbridge has hinted at the promise of becoming a future stakes winner. The future could be now Dec. 27 at Gulfstream Park in the $150,000 Mr. Prospector Stakes (G3).
Regaleira, the only filly in the field, seeks an unprecedented repeat win in the Arima Kinen (G1) Dec. 28 at Nakayama Racecourse.
The National Turf Writers and Broadcasters, with matching financial support from The Jockey Club, has agreed to support a record nine internship applications at horse racing media outlets in 2026, by far the largest group funded in program history.
The Hopeful Stakes (G1T) has been a reliable springboard to glory for Japan's 2-year-olds and usually has a favorite or two set to move ahead, but not this year.
Motorious, winner of the 2024 Joe Hernandez Stakes, will try to add a second victory in the race Dec. 29 at Santa Anita Park.
Maiden Watch: Week of Dec. 15-21
Trainer Bob Baffert has entered five 3-year-olds in the seven-furlong Malibu Stakes, headed by recent Perryville Stakes (G3) winner Barnes.
Porter on Pedigrees: Express Kid
BloodHorse has reprised its online year-end survey to ask some of the sport's leading individuals for their opinions on pertinent issues facing the sport.
Three from Augustin Stables will vie in a field of 11 3-year-old fillies on the turf at Santa Anita Park.
West Point Thoroughbreds' Counting Stars hopes to up her win count as the 2-year-old filly leads the field of nine in the $150,000 Year's End Stakes at Oaklawn Park Dec. 27.
On offer is Silver Prince (Hip 1), a 2-year-old colt by Cairo Prince, who was second in his career debut at Oaklawn Park Dec. 14 with an 80 Beyer. In the race, won by D’code (99 Beyer). He will be consigned by his trainer Ron Moquett, agent.
The Florida Thoroughbred Breeders' and Owners' Association enters a long-term sponsorship agreement with Florida Coast Equipment, a farm equipment dealer and service provider. The deal begins in 2026.
Turf Paradise will celebrate a grand opening under new management when live racing resumes Dec. 26, launching a new era for Arizona’s first professional sports franchise during its historic 70th racing season.
Jockeys will receive a 3.5% pay raise Jan. 1 with the Racehorse Owners Association admitting the extra cost would be "unwelcome" for owners.
FanDuel TV will premier several 60-minute features over the course of Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
The racing industry in Australia is mourning the loss of apprentice jockey Bronte Simpson, who died following a single-car accident the evening of Dec. 22.
A rundown of the adjusted post-Christmas weekend of horse racing coverage on TV, streaming, and radio.
The Thoroughbred Racing Initiative has taken its first big step toward determining the best way to preserve and strengthen Florida's Thoroughbred racing and breeding industry.
Dollars & Sense with Frank Angst
On the Dec. 22 episode of BloodHorse Monday: Cary Simon on how special Mink's Palace is to her family's Summerhill Farm, Erin Halliwell on Thoroughbred Charities of America's mission, and we select Santa's team of racehorses to pull his sleigh.
Amplify Horse Racing announced the appointment of two new members to its Board of Directors: Damon Thayer and Liza Hendriks.
BH Interview: Jason Loutsch
The Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association, Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association, Thoroughbred Owners of California, and Kentucky Thoroughbred Association review proposed rule changes submitted by HISA and HIWU to the Federal Trade Commission.
In her first start since winning the Gulfstream Park Oaks (G2) in late March, Five G will try to secure the first grade 1 win of her career when she closes out her 3-year-old season in the $300,000 La Brea Stakes (G1) Dec. 28 at Santa Anita Park.
Although it's not one of the three grade 1 stakes scheduled on Santa Anita Park's opening day card Dec. 28, the $200,000 Laffit Pincay Jr. Stakes (G2) will feature a clash of recent grade 1 winners in Nysos and Nevada Beach.
At its Dec. 15 meeting the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance board elected two new directors for 2026, Drew Fleming and Elliott Walden. For a second consecutive year, Walter Robertson Jr. will serve as president of the TAA.
Having a clear trip on the lead, the speedy Joe Shiesty outlasted a bid from defending winner Howard Wolowitz in the $247,835 Holiday Cheer Stakes during the Turfway Park Synthetic Championships Dec. 21.
If the My Charmer Stakes proves to be Caitlinhergrtness' curtain call, she went out in style, displaying her class with a masterful late rally orchestrated by jockey Flavien Prat.
Mr. A. P., who announced his arrival as one worth watching in the upcoming 3-year-old season, will be out of action until March, effectively taking him off the Kentucky Derby trail.
The Australian Turf Club won an important interim ruling in its high-stakes standoff with Racing NSW, after the Supreme Court found no compelling evidence that the club was on the brink of insolvency or unable to continue trading in the short term.
Cavallerizzo found a late turn of foot and ran by pacesetter Diamond Knot in the late going to win the Asahi Hai Futurity (G1) Dec. 21 at Hanshin Racecourse.
Report from Japan
Flying Mohawk, soundly beaten in a pair of races following his runner-up finish in the Jeff Ruby Steaks (G3) in March at Turfway Park, will attempt to bounce back with a change in equipment in the $100,000 Woodchopper Stakes Dec. 27 at Fair Grounds.
The opening day of Santa Anita Park's Classic Meet, traditionally held Dec. 26, will be postponed for two days until Dec. 28 ahead of this week's declining weather forecast.
Express Kid, who sold for $2,000 at an Arizona auction last year, is now on the Kentucky Derby (G1) trail after a dominant upset victory in the $300,000 Remington Springboard Mile Stakes at Remington Park Dec. 20.
Post Time went out in style Dec. 20, running down archrival Barbadian Runner in the Laurel Park stretch to win the $99,000 Robert T. Manfuso Stakes, the final start of his distinguished career.
Chip Honcho outruns favored Liberty National and fatigued leader Crown the Buckeye in the 1 1/16-mile Gun Runner Stakes Dec. 20 at Fair Grounds Race Course.
Quisisana's swan song could still be ahead of her after her commendable third in last weekend's Hong Kong Cup (G1).
Age is nothing but a number, and in the case of Wolfie's Dynaghost, the 7-year-old son of Ghostzapper is getting better with age, winning the Fort Lauderdale Stakes in record time.
The California Retirement Management Account is proud to announce the recipients of this year's Howard "Howie" Zucker Grant Program, and has awarded $515,000 to 22 aftercare charity partners across the country.
Skippylongstocking was tenacious in winning the Dec. 20 Harlan's Holiday Stakes (G3) at Gulfstream Park, outgaming Poster by a head.
D'code, who rocketed to a front-running 8 1/4-length debut victory in a swiftly run maiden race Dec. 14 at Oaklawn Park, is pointed toward the $1 million Southwest Stakes (G3) Jan. 31 at the Arkansas track.
