Record prices were like London buses at Goffs April 24 as the previous high mark at the Goffs UK Doncaster Breeze Up Sale was smashed not once but twice. Both lots were colts by Mehmas acquired by Godolphin.
In what proved to be very much a discussion, the ninth International Forum for the Aftercare of Racehorses addressed big picture success stories and challenges while digging into details on how to build on those successes and address those problems.
The Breeders' Cup announced the 2025 "Breeders' Cup Challenge Series: Win and You're In" television schedule. Consisting of five live programs across NBC, FOX, Peacock, and CNBC, the series features automatic qualifying races at premier racetracks.
As connections debate whether to run Built in the Kentucky Derby (G1) or Pat Day Mile Stakes (G2) at Churchill Downs May 3, the son of Hard Spun fired a bullet five furlongs in :59 2/5 April 24.
The stakes-placed Faith Understood and the Arrogate filly Purloin have joined the catalog as late supplements for the April 25 Keeneland April Selected Horses of Racing Age Sale.
Seven new members have been elected to the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame, led by Smarty Jones. Others to be inducted include Decathlon, Hermis, George Conway, Edward Bowen, Arthur Hancock III, and Richard Ten Broeck.
Dr. Eddie Donnally, interim Jockeys and Jeans president and a founding member, announced his retirement at a recent Jockeys and Jeans Committee Meeting. He nominated Dr. Kenny Katz as the new president. The New York native was unanimously elected.
With Romantic Warrior done for the season, international invaders have an uncommonly good opportunity in the April 27 Champions Day program in Hong Kong.
One week before the May 3 Kentucky Derby (G1) on April 26, Churchill Downs opens with a nighttime card to kick off its 43-day spring meet.
Letters to the BH Daily Editor, April 24, 2025
Porter on Pedigrees: a detailed look at the breeding of the Southern Hemisphere-bred Practical Joke mare Richi
The 2025 Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame Thoroughbred inductees are Ivan Dalos, Builder; Marketing Mix, Female Horse; Perry Winters, Jockey; Ghostzapper, Male Horse; Mike Doyle, Trainer; and Storm Bird, Veteran.
On the same day it reported plans to pause some planned construction projects at Churchill Downs racetrack, Churchill Downs Inc. reported largely positive numbers for the first quarter of 2025.
A last-out fourth in the Arkansas Derby (G1), Cornucopian returns to action in a one-mile allowance optional claiming contest at Aqueduct Racetrack April 27 with an eye on the Preakness Stakes (G1).
The Thoroughbred racing industry joined forces on Saturday, April 19th for the seventh annual PDJF Telethon to raise over $445,000 for the Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund.
Citing increasing uncertainty surrounding construction costs related to tariff and trade disputes, as well as current macroeconomic conditions, CDI has decided to pause the multiyear projects to develop its Skye, Conservatory, and infield areas.
The Ocala Breeders' Sales Company 2025 June Two-Year-Olds and Horses of Racing Age Sale has been consolidated to two days and will now be held June 17-18.
First Mission has a guaranteed spot in the Pimlico Special Stakes (G3) May 16, but his team has bigger plans for the 5-year-old son of Street Sense. A first career grade 1 victory. The $1 million Stephen Foster Stakes (G1) is June 28.
Having hosted the first European breeze-up sale back in 1977, it's fair to say Goffs UK Doncaster has stood the test of time. Following the April 23 breeze show, the 2025 edition will get underway April 24 at 10 a.m. local time.
Four racing prospects have been supplemented to Keeneland's April Selected Horses of Racing Age Sale April 25.
Colonial Downs, in New Kent, Va., will host an eight-race Claiming Crown Preview Day.
Since claiming Tirupati back for $50,000, Augustin Stables and trainer Jonathan Thomas have been on a roll, and they will look to continue their success April 26 in the $100,000 Royal Heroine Stakes (G3T) at Santa Anita Park.
Ellis Park, which experienced flooding and wind damage following heavy rains earlier this month, will delay the pre-meet opening of its backstretch for training, according to Gary Palmisano, vice president of racing for CDI.
Tickets for the 2025 Breeders' Cup World Championships are on sale now. Beginning April 23, fans can secure their place at the 42nd running of the season-ending international championships, which will be held Oct. 31-Nov. 1 at Del Mar.
A few weeks after taking down Keeneland's Limestone Stakes with Shisospicy, trainer Jose D'Angelo sends Lugamo Racing Stable's Cloe out west for a bid in the $100,000 Senorita Stakes (G3T) at Santa Anita Park.
A schedule compiled by America's Best Racing of racing programs on radio and television.
With 10 days to go, Sandman became the first Kentucky Derby (G1) contender to record his final breeze ahead of the May 3 race, traveling an easy five furlongs in 1:02 2/5 at Churchill Downs April 23.
Jose Ortiz's excellent Keeneland meet continues with a graded stakes double in the Gr. III Doubledogdare and the Gr. III Ben Ali. The graded stakes wins led the panel of racing experts to vote Ortiz Jockey of the Week for April 14 through April 20.
The new Maryland Jockey Club, in conjunction with 1/ST Racing, announces the field and morning line odds for the Preakness Stakes Future Win Wager. Journalism is the 8-1 morning line favorite.
Victor Espinoza and American Pharoah electrified the sport of horse racing with their accomplishments together. After winning the Triple Crown, they won the Haskell Invitational Stakes (G1) and Breeders' Cup Classic (G1).
Journalism, the expected favorite for the May 3 Kentucky Derby (G1), completed a 12-hour journey from Southern California April 22 and arrived at Churchill Downs around 4:30 p.m. ET.
Ducky Medwick won his racing debut April 19 by 2 1/4 lengths at Aqueduct Racetrack.
Ten years after American Pharoah won the Triple Crown in 2015, becoming the first horse to sweep the historic series in 37 years, the now 13-year-old stallion gives the appearance he might still be fit enough to run a classic distance.
Josh Bryan helped launch Taylor Made Farm's School of Horsemanship, which taught recovering addicts the art and science of horsemanship to give them an employable skill while also supporting their 12 steps of recovery.
Maiden Watch: Week of April 14-20
With the Road to the Kentucky Derby completed and the nation's top 3-year-olds awaiting May 3, it came as no surprise that there were only minor changes to the National Thoroughbred Racing Association's Top 3-Year-Old Poll April 22.
Woodbine Entertainment is set to launch its 70th Thoroughbred racing season at Woodbine Racetrack in Toronto, Ontario, April 26. The 2025 season at Woodbine will consist of 128 race dates and runs from April 26 through December 14.
Byron King's Top 12 on the Road to the Kentucky Derby, presented by Spendthrift Farm.
Fairmount Park kicks off its 100th anniversary season April 22 with a brand new casino that seemed to take 100 years to get going, but now holds the promise of prosperity for horsemen.
Despite not posting a flashy time, Admire Daytona's half-mile work in :53 1/5 at Churchill Downs April 22 went according to plan as the UAE Derby (G2) winner prepares for the May 3 Kentucky Derby (G1).
Old Friends is pleased to announce that John Nicholson, President and CEO of Old Friends, and Dr. Bryan Waldridge, Old Friends Equine Veterinarian, will participate on speaking panels at the International Forum for the Aftercare of Racehorses.
BH Interview: Mike Gatsas
Headlights On, a chestnut gelding born in April 2019, never raced but found a new purpose through the Horse and Hound Rescue Foundation, where he arrived in September 2022.
Hall of Fame jockey Mike Smith joins the April 21 episode of BloodHorse Monday to discuss Kentucky Derby (G1) contender Rodriguez and his Derby memories. Also, Louie Rabaut and Sean Collins react to comments from trainers on their Derby contenders.
Berry Mischievous is a gelded son of Solitude Thoroughbreds' second-crop sire Tiz Mischief.
ESPN Louisville will offer six days of Kentucky Derby coverage over its airwaves, as the station will broadcast 25 hours of live shows from Churchill Downs during Kentucky Derby 151 week.
Resolute Racing's Goliath casts a shadow across the QEII Cup commensurate with his name, his 126 rating giving him an 8lb cushion over the Japanese pair Prognosis and Tastiera.
The List: An Update and Review of the Top 25 General Sires List Rankings
In 2024, nearly $6.4 million in awards were earned by Ontario breeders, who promptly spent that money in the province’s rural economy.
A line-up of 365 weanlings (plus supplements) will be offered during the one-day session, including a half brother to Hong Kong champion Golden Sixty by Medaglia d'Oro.
