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In a plan to transition for the future, WinStar Farm announced Jan. 7 that Gerry Duffy will return to become president April 1. Elliott Walden will remain CEO until Oct. 1, with Duffy taking over as CEO and president effective Oct. 1.
WinStar's Walden to Step Down; Duffy Named Successor
In a plan to transition for the future, WinStar Farm announced Jan. 7 that Gerry Duffy will return to become president April 1. Elliott Walden will remain CEO until Oct. 1, with Duffy taking over as CEO and president effective Oct. 1.
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January 8, 2026 at 4:02 AM
In a plan to transition for the future, WinStar Farm announced Jan. 7 that Gerry Duffy will return to become president April 1. Elliott Walden will remain CEO until Oct. 1, with Duffy taking over as CEO and president effective Oct. 1.
Now live and available in 12 states, tote.monmouthbets.com has been built to set a new standard in the United States ADW market.
Global Tote, Monmouth Park Launch New ADW Platform
Now live and available in 12 states, tote.monmouthbets.com has been built to set a new standard in the United States ADW market.
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January 8, 2026 at 3:02 AM
Now live and available in 12 states, tote.monmouthbets.com has been built to set a new standard in the United States ADW market.
Buetane, in only his second start, ran second to subsequent Breeders' Cup Juvenile (G1) winner Ted Noffey in last year's Hopeful Stakes (G1) and makes his 3-year-old debut in the San Vicente Stakes (G2) Jan. 10 for trainer Bob Baffert.
Baffert Trainee Buetane Likely San Vicente Favorite
Buetane, in only his second start, ran second to subsequent Breeders' Cup Juvenile (G1) winner Ted Noffey in last year's Hopeful Stakes (G1) and makes his 3-year-old debut in the San Vicente Stakes (G2) Jan. 10 for trainer Bob Baffert.
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January 8, 2026 at 1:52 AM
Buetane, in only his second start, ran second to subsequent Breeders' Cup Juvenile (G1) winner Ted Noffey in last year's Hopeful Stakes (G1) and makes his 3-year-old debut in the San Vicente Stakes (G2) Jan. 10 for trainer Bob Baffert.
Frankie Dettori once again treated a bumper crowd to a flying dismount after the legendary rider chalked up another winner on his farewell tour in South America.
Dettori Wins in Uruguay in Latest Farewell Tour Stop
Frankie Dettori once again treated a bumper crowd to a flying dismount after the legendary rider chalked up another winner on his farewell tour in South America.
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January 8, 2026 at 1:02 AM
Frankie Dettori once again treated a bumper crowd to a flying dismount after the legendary rider chalked up another winner on his farewell tour in South America.
A Jan. 6 ruling by a Michigan federal district court granted summary judgment to TwinSpires against the Michigan Gaming Control Board's effort to stop the wagering platform from taking bets made by state residents on out-of-state horse races.
TwinSpires Gets Summary Judgment in Michigan Dispute
A Jan. 6 ruling by a Michigan federal district court granted summary judgment to TwinSpires against the Michigan Gaming Control Board's effort to stop the wagering platform from taking bets made by state residents on out-of-state horse races.
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January 8, 2026 at 12:50 AM
A Jan. 6 ruling by a Michigan federal district court granted summary judgment to TwinSpires against the Michigan Gaming Control Board's effort to stop the wagering platform from taking bets made by state residents on out-of-state horse races.
Coinciding with the United States' national celebration of the 250th anniversary of the nation's founding, the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame will mark the occasion with a special exhibition, Racing at the Dawn of the United States.
Racing at the Dawn of the U.S. Exhibit Opens Jan. 10
Coinciding with the United States' national celebration of the 250th anniversary of the nation's founding, the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame will mark the occasion with a special exhibition, Racing at the Dawn of the United States.
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January 7, 2026 at 10:10 PM
Coinciding with the United States' national celebration of the 250th anniversary of the nation's founding, the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame will mark the occasion with a special exhibition, Racing at the Dawn of the United States.
Amplify Horse Racing is now accepting applications for the Spring 2026 session of its Mentorship Program, an educational initiative connecting youth and young adults with experienced professionals across the Thoroughbred racing and breeding industry.
Amplify Accepting Spring Mentorship Applications
Amplify Horse Racing is now accepting applications for the Spring 2026 session of its Mentorship Program, an educational initiative connecting youth and young adults with experienced professionals across the Thoroughbred racing and breeding industry.
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January 7, 2026 at 10:08 PM
Amplify Horse Racing is now accepting applications for the Spring 2026 session of its Mentorship Program, an educational initiative connecting youth and young adults with experienced professionals across the Thoroughbred racing and breeding industry.
The Thoroughbred Education and Research Foundation announced Dr. Janet Johnston has joined its Board of Trustees.
Johnston Named to TERF Board of Trustees
The Thoroughbred Education and Research Foundation announced Dr. Janet Johnston has joined its Board of Trustees.
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January 7, 2026 at 10:08 PM
The Thoroughbred Education and Research Foundation announced Dr. Janet Johnston has joined its Board of Trustees.
Veteran riders Alex Birzer and Orlando Mojica each earned career milestones, leading to the panel of racing experts voting the pair Jockeys of the Week for Dec. 29-Jan. 4.
Milestones Push Birzer, Mojica to Jockeys of the Week
Veteran riders Alex Birzer and Orlando Mojica each earned career milestones, leading to the panel of racing experts voting the pair Jockeys of the Week for Dec. 29-Jan. 4.
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January 7, 2026 at 9:44 PM
Veteran riders Alex Birzer and Orlando Mojica each earned career milestones, leading to the panel of racing experts voting the pair Jockeys of the Week for Dec. 29-Jan. 4.
The Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association announces the full schedule and the opening of registration for its 2026 Spring Pedigree and Conformation Clinic March 9-10 at Ocala Breeders' Sales.
Registration Open for TOBA Spring Clinic in Ocala
The Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association announces the full schedule and the opening of registration for its 2026 Spring Pedigree and Conformation Clinic March 9-10 at Ocala Breeders' Sales.
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January 7, 2026 at 9:32 PM
The Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association announces the full schedule and the opening of registration for its 2026 Spring Pedigree and Conformation Clinic March 9-10 at Ocala Breeders' Sales.
Submissions are now open for local charitable organizations to participate in "Winsday" during Kentucky Derby Week at Churchill Downs April 29.
Registration Open for 'Winsday' Non-Profits
Submissions are now open for local charitable organizations to participate in "Winsday" during Kentucky Derby Week at Churchill Downs April 29.
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January 7, 2026 at 9:30 PM
Submissions are now open for local charitable organizations to participate in "Winsday" during Kentucky Derby Week at Churchill Downs April 29.
Thomas Hudnut and Damascus Castellanos have been reappointed to the California Horse Racing Board by governor Gavin Newsom.
Governor Reappoints Hudnut, Castellanos to CHRB
Thomas Hudnut and Damascus Castellanos have been reappointed to the California Horse Racing Board by governor Gavin Newsom.
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January 7, 2026 at 9:28 PM
Thomas Hudnut and Damascus Castellanos have been reappointed to the California Horse Racing Board by governor Gavin Newsom.
Porter on Pedigrees
Strategic Risk Harkens Back to Grandsire Birdstone
Porter on Pedigrees
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January 7, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Porter on Pedigrees
What's Going On Here with Frank Angst
Stats Suggest Reg Vets Protecting Vulnerable Horses
What's Going On Here with Frank Angst
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January 7, 2026 at 6:00 AM
What's Going On Here with Frank Angst
The List: An Update and Review of the Top 25 General Sires List Rankings
Spendthrift Makes History With Multiple Top Sire Titles
The List: An Update and Review of the Top 25 General Sires List Rankings
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January 7, 2026 at 5:00 AM
The List: An Update and Review of the Top 25 General Sires List Rankings
For the third consecutive year, Bruno Schickedanz topped North American owners by victories with his stable accumulating 151 wins from 1,138 starts in 2025. Godolphin reigned supreme, topping the owner charts by earnings for the fifth year.
Schickedanz Top Owner by Wins; Godolphin by Earnings
For the third consecutive year, Bruno Schickedanz topped North American owners by victories with his stable accumulating 151 wins from 1,138 starts in 2025. Godolphin reigned supreme, topping the owner charts by earnings for the fifth year.
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January 7, 2026 at 4:52 AM
For the third consecutive year, Bruno Schickedanz topped North American owners by victories with his stable accumulating 151 wins from 1,138 starts in 2025. Godolphin reigned supreme, topping the owner charts by earnings for the fifth year.
Gainesway's Charge It, a son of Tapit, is represented by a colt born at Machmer Hall and a filly born at Darby Dan Farm.
Charge It's First Two Foals Born Jan. 5 in Kentucky
Gainesway's Charge It, a son of Tapit, is represented by a colt born at Machmer Hall and a filly born at Darby Dan Farm.
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January 7, 2026 at 4:12 AM
Gainesway's Charge It, a son of Tapit, is represented by a colt born at Machmer Hall and a filly born at Darby Dan Farm.
Three Chimneys Farm's homebred Ottinho, a half brother to 2017 Horse of the Year and leading sire Gun Runner, scored in a maiden special weight Dec. 31 at Aqueduct Racetrack. The son of Quality Road prevailed by a head over stablemate Hadrian's Wall.
Ottinho, Half Brother to Gun Runner, Scores at Aqueduct
Three Chimneys Farm's homebred Ottinho, a half brother to 2017 Horse of the Year and leading sire Gun Runner, scored in a maiden special weight Dec. 31 at Aqueduct Racetrack. The son of Quality Road prevailed by a head over stablemate Hadrian's Wall.
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January 7, 2026 at 2:12 AM
Three Chimneys Farm's homebred Ottinho, a half brother to 2017 Horse of the Year and leading sire Gun Runner, scored in a maiden special weight Dec. 31 at Aqueduct Racetrack. The son of Quality Road prevailed by a head over stablemate Hadrian's Wall.
Fresh from topping the averages again last year and buoyed by a string of stakes results for its produce this season, Segenhoe Stud is primed for a strong Magic Millions Yearling Sale.
Segenhoe Excited About Magic Millions Yearling Draft
Fresh from topping the averages again last year and buoyed by a string of stakes results for its produce this season, Segenhoe Stud is primed for a strong Magic Millions Yearling Sale.
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January 7, 2026 at 12:14 AM
Fresh from topping the averages again last year and buoyed by a string of stakes results for its produce this season, Segenhoe Stud is primed for a strong Magic Millions Yearling Sale.
Eleven of the most memorable events from Thoroughbred racing in North America last year have been nominated for the 2025 FanDuel Racing NTRA Moment of the Year, a distinction determined by fan voting and recognized at the annual Eclipse Awards.
NTRA Opens Fan Voting for Moment of the Year
Eleven of the most memorable events from Thoroughbred racing in North America last year have been nominated for the 2025 FanDuel Racing NTRA Moment of the Year, a distinction determined by fan voting and recognized at the annual Eclipse Awards.
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January 7, 2026 at 12:10 AM
Eleven of the most memorable events from Thoroughbred racing in North America last year have been nominated for the 2025 FanDuel Racing NTRA Moment of the Year, a distinction determined by fan voting and recognized at the annual Eclipse Awards.
This week's racing on radio, television, and streaming schedule as compiled by America's Best Racing.
Rescheduled Santa Anita Races Top Week's TV Schedule
This week's racing on radio, television, and streaming schedule as compiled by America's Best Racing.
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January 6, 2026 at 7:24 PM
This week's racing on radio, television, and streaming schedule as compiled by America's Best Racing.
Profiles of the new North American sires standing for $10,000 or more.
BloodHorse MarketWatch: New Sires of 2026
Profiles of the new North American sires standing for $10,000 or more.
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January 6, 2026 at 4:04 AM
Profiles of the new North American sires standing for $10,000 or more.
Speaking on the Jan. 5 episode of BloodHorse Monday, Godolphin USA director of bloodstock Michael Banahan said the only race definitively on Sovereignty's radar so far this year is the Oct. 31 Breeders' Cup Classic (G1) at Keeneland.
No Race Targets Yet As Sovereignty Moves to Florida
Speaking on the Jan. 5 episode of BloodHorse Monday, Godolphin USA director of bloodstock Michael Banahan said the only race definitively on Sovereignty's radar so far this year is the Oct. 31 Breeders' Cup Classic (G1) at Keeneland.
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January 6, 2026 at 3:42 AM
Speaking on the Jan. 5 episode of BloodHorse Monday, Godolphin USA director of bloodstock Michael Banahan said the only race definitively on Sovereignty's radar so far this year is the Oct. 31 Breeders' Cup Classic (G1) at Keeneland.
On the Jan. 5 episode of BloodHorse Monday, Godolphin USA director of bloodstock Michael Banahan discusses the decision to bring Sovereignty back in 2026 for a 4-year-old campaign.
BH Monday: Banahan on Sovereignty Return Decision
On the Jan. 5 episode of BloodHorse Monday, Godolphin USA director of bloodstock Michael Banahan discusses the decision to bring Sovereignty back in 2026 for a 4-year-old campaign.
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January 6, 2026 at 3:24 AM
On the Jan. 5 episode of BloodHorse Monday, Godolphin USA director of bloodstock Michael Banahan discusses the decision to bring Sovereignty back in 2026 for a 4-year-old campaign.
Queen Elizabeth II Stakes (G1) winner and promising young sire King of Change will stand for an introductory fee of £8,500 at Tweenhills this season, the stud announced Jan. 5.
King of Change to Stand at Tweenhills
Queen Elizabeth II Stakes (G1) winner and promising young sire King of Change will stand for an introductory fee of £8,500 at Tweenhills this season, the stud announced Jan. 5.
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January 6, 2026 at 3:10 AM
Queen Elizabeth II Stakes (G1) winner and promising young sire King of Change will stand for an introductory fee of £8,500 at Tweenhills this season, the stud announced Jan. 5.