Nancy Shuford was honored as North Carolina Breeder of the Year seven times between 2013 and 2025 by the Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association. She bred 13 black-type winners, including six graded stakes winners.
J. Keeler Johnson shares his picks for the 2026 Stephen Foster (G1) at Churchill Downs.
Ralph Murray and Calstar Farm's Miss Vyvyanne will seek her first graded stakes win when she takes on male rivals in the June 27 CA$200,000 Highlander Stakes (G2T) at Woodbine.
Epsom Oaks (G1) heroine Thundering On will make her first appearance since that impressive classic victory in the June 27 Pretty Polly Stakes (G1) at the Curragh.
Flight Command became the first American winner for Flightline in romping by 10 lengths in front-running fashion in the fifth race June 25 at Aqueduct Racetrack.
The Ontario government is increasing support for agriculture and rural jobs across Ontario by contributing an additional CA$35 million annually for the next five years. About 80% goes to support Ontario's breeding sector and racing participants.
All of the sale's key metrics increased, with a total aggregate of NZ$3,593,000 for the 102 weanlings sold at Karaka, marking an increase of 49%.
Siblings to two of this year's French classic winners—Constitution River and Diamond Necklace—are among 325 yearlings consigned for a truly star-studded Arqana August Sale.
A New York appellate court rules Hall of Fame trainer Todd Pletcher will not be allowed to reargue or appeal its unanimous ruling affirming a 10-day suspension imposed on the trainer by New York stewards.
Chris and Corey Munce look to complete their season with a win in the June 27 Tattersall’s Tiara (G1) at Eagle Farm Racecourse.
Canterbury Park will host its annual Northern Stars Turf Festival June 27 with eight races and a 5:10 p.m. CT start. Five of the races, including four one-mile $50,000 stakes, will be run over the turf course.
Fasig-Tipton has cataloged 283 entries for its June Digital Sale. The five-day virtual sale will offer a diverse lineup of yearlings, racing or breeding prospects, and accomplished broodmares.
Following the scratches of Forged Steel and Navajo Warrior, trainer Mike Maker has confirmed that Willy D's will race in the $2 million Stephen Foster Stakes (G1) June 27 at Churchill Downs where he will try to play the role of spoiler.
Woodslane Farm's Wolfie's Dynaghost, who in December set a North American record while winning the 1 1/8-mile Fort Lauderdale Stakes (G3T) in 1:43.42 at Gulfstream Park, has been retired from racing.
Team Panama defeats Team Mexico by 14 points to capture its second consecutive title and third win overall in the annual World Jockey Challenge at Horseshoe Indianapolis.
Finger, a 3-year-old Japanese-bred colt by Three Chimney Farm's marquee stallion Gun Runner, is set to travel to the United States this summer to target the Pacific Classic Stakes (G1) at Del Mar.
As Aqueduct Racetrack is set to close, join BloodHorse's New York correspondent Bob Ehalt to reflect on the track's history.
Champion French trainer Andre Fabre now has his daughter Lavinia on a joint trainer's license.
Texas Thoroughbred Association board of directors approves a pair of new 2-year-old stakes races to be featured at Lone Star Park starting in 2027 for graduates of the two Texas Thoroughbred Association Sales.
In this month's At the Track with Sean Collins: Although there are many sad feelings around Aqueduct Racetrack's closing weekend, the event itself could be a positive for marketing New York racing and the Sept. 18 opening of the new Belmont Park.
Three incumbents and two new members have been elected to the Maryland Horse Breeders Association board of directors. The election results were announced June 24.
With litigation involving prediction markets widespread in the U.S., Kentucky is suddenly at the center of multiple lawsuits involving state and private efforts to prevent those businesses from cutting into the state's licensed gambling market share.
Lagynos highlights the the $500,000 Wise Dan Stakes (G2T) June 27 at Churchill Downs.
Brant, one of the standout 2-year-olds of the 2025 season, will try to get his sophomore campaign untracked when he faces an expected seven other 3-year-olds in the $250,000 Maxfield Stakes (G3) June 28 at Churchill Downs.
In total, the Inglis Digital Australia June (Late) Sale grossed AU$3,125,450. The sale's second-top lot was 6-year-old mare Takemine, a half sister to Chayan, who sold at this year's Inglis Chairman's Sale for AU$5.6 million.
Restrictions placed on Mel and Phil Rowley's training yard following the discovery of equine influenza in a vaccinated Thoroughbred at a nearby stable have been lifted.
Seven accomplished males will contest the 6 1/2-furlong Bango Stakes (G3) June 27 at Churchill Downs. Dual grade 3 winner Cornucopian will face multiple graded stakes winner and Breeders' Cup alumnus Dr. Venkman in the sprint event.
Following her recent 12 3/4-length win in the Ogden Phipps Stakes (G1), reigning champion 3-year-old filly Nitrogen will set her sights on a highly anticipated clash against males in the Aug. 8 Whitney Stakes (G1) at Saratoga Race Course.
Forged Steel and Navajo Warrior, Saffie Joseph Jr.-trained stablemates of White Abarrio, will both scratch from the $2 million Stephen Foster Stakes (G1) June 27 at Churchill Downs.
Grayson-Jockey Club announces its agenda for the 12th Welfare and Safety of the Racehorse Summit June 29-30, featuring a variety of veterinary, track surface, and aftercare professionals.
The riding achievements of Jeiron Barbosa, Juan Hernandez, and Irad Ortiz Jr. result in a rare triple dead heat for Jockey of the Week honors June 15-21.
In this week's Porter on Pedigrees, we take a look at Scandinavia's victory June 18 in the Gold Cup Stakes (G1) at the Royal Ascot meet, which highlighted a remarkable 12-day period for his sire, the 2018 U.S. Triple Crown winner Justify.
"It is about honoring a man who refused to be broken when the world tried to erase him," said Lewis' great-great-grandson Rodney Van Johnson.
The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority is seeking public comment on proposed modifications to the Rule Series 6000 (Equine Standards for Laboratories and Accreditation) of its Anti-Doping and Medication Control (ADMC) Program.
A pair of prized colts sired by the late, great Savabeel are among the headline lots at the New Zealand Bloodstock Weanling Sale, which takes place June 25 at Karaka.
Breeders' Cup Limited announces June 23 that its Annual Day of Giving will take place July 22.
NYRA and trainer Kevin Bond have reached a settlement in the administrative proceeding that followed a racist post to the trainer's Facebook account in December; a post the trainer attributed to his social media account being hacked.
The signature event of the racing season at Prairie Meadows, the Iowa Festival of Racing, is set for July 10-11, featuring eight stakes races.
A schedule of this week's radio and television racing coverage, compiled by America's Best Racing.
Immersive, Shred the Gnar, and Splendora are all proven grade 1 winners, but none have won at the 1 1/8 miles they'll battle over in the $500,000 Fleur de Lis Stakes (G2) June 27 at Churchill Downs.
Jockey Talliyah Timentwa is a force of nature with undeniable equestrian talent that belies her size and stature.
Attorney sees possibility Hawthorne Race Course could exit bankruptcy proceedings with continued racing and a potential racino.
Trainer Kenny McPeek's five horses on board a trailer that was rear-ended June 22 were unharmed. Two fillies got loose, with one running down the Henry Watterson Expressway.
The Kentucky Horse Racing and Gaming Corporation License Review Committee does not advance issuing Kentucky racing licenses to Thoroughbred trainer Juan Vazquez and jockey Patrick Valenzuela.
Georgie's Warrior breaks his maiden June 19 at Aqueduct Racetrack, while Hughes breaks his a couple days later at Los Alamitos Race Course.
Members of the Kentucky Equine Drug Research Council recommend advancing a research proposal aimed at using advanced diagnostic imaging to better identify Thoroughbreds at risk for catastrophic musculoskeletal injuries during a June 23 meeting.
KEEP Foundation and the Race for Education have invested $80,000 in scholarships toward the next generation of equine leaders.
Bessie Gruwell's lifetime involvement in the industry has enabled her to overcome numerous challenges and dedicate herself to serving those who need it most.
Nysos maintains the No. 1 spot in the National Thoroughbred Racing Association's Top Thoroughbred Poll, but a new leader is likely to emerge depending on the results of the $2 million Stephen Foster Stakes (G1) June 27 at Churchill Downs.
Bahrain will stage its first group 1 this year after the nation's flagship Bahrain International Trophy (G1) was upgraded.
