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Paradise Lake wins her first stakes for C R K Stable and trainer Peter Eurton.
Paradise Lake Takes Robert J. Frankel by a Head Bob
Paradise Lake wins her first stakes for C R K Stable and trainer Peter Eurton.
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January 9, 2026 at 6:02 AM
Paradise Lake wins her first stakes for C R K Stable and trainer Peter Eurton.
Veteran horse trainer Kathleen DeMasi was elected by members of the Pennsylvania Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association to serve as the organization's president; the first woman selected for that role.
DeMasi Elected First Female President of PTHA at Parx
Veteran horse trainer Kathleen DeMasi was elected by members of the Pennsylvania Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association to serve as the organization's president; the first woman selected for that role.
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January 9, 2026 at 5:32 AM
Veteran horse trainer Kathleen DeMasi was elected by members of the Pennsylvania Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association to serve as the organization's president; the first woman selected for that role.
The New York Racing Association reports multiple grade 1 winner Leo O'Brien—trainer of New York-bred millionaires Fourstardave, Fourstars Allstar, and Irish Linnet—died Jan. 8 at the age of 85 following a lengthy illness.
Leo O'Brien, Trainer of Fourstardave, Dies at 85
The New York Racing Association reports multiple grade 1 winner Leo O'Brien—trainer of New York-bred millionaires Fourstardave, Fourstars Allstar, and Irish Linnet—died Jan. 8 at the age of 85 following a lengthy illness.
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January 9, 2026 at 3:20 AM
The New York Racing Association reports multiple grade 1 winner Leo O'Brien—trainer of New York-bred millionaires Fourstardave, Fourstars Allstar, and Irish Linnet—died Jan. 8 at the age of 85 following a lengthy illness.
Skip Dickstein recognized at the start of the Aug. 31 Jockey Club Gold Cup Stakes (G1) that something unusual was about to happen. His image of Irad Ortiz Jr. unseated from Mindframe earns him a second Eclipse Award for outstanding photography.
Experience Aids Dickstein With Eclipse-Winning Photo
Skip Dickstein recognized at the start of the Aug. 31 Jockey Club Gold Cup Stakes (G1) that something unusual was about to happen. His image of Irad Ortiz Jr. unseated from Mindframe earns him a second Eclipse Award for outstanding photography.
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January 9, 2026 at 3:00 AM
Skip Dickstein recognized at the start of the Aug. 31 Jockey Club Gold Cup Stakes (G1) that something unusual was about to happen. His image of Irad Ortiz Jr. unseated from Mindframe earns him a second Eclipse Award for outstanding photography.
Britain and Ireland are on course to benefit from additional World Pool meetings this year as part of an expanded fixture list, pending Hong Kong government approval.
Britain, Ireland to Benefit From Expanded World Pool
Britain and Ireland are on course to benefit from additional World Pool meetings this year as part of an expanded fixture list, pending Hong Kong government approval.
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January 9, 2026 at 2:56 AM
Britain and Ireland are on course to benefit from additional World Pool meetings this year as part of an expanded fixture list, pending Hong Kong government approval.
Spendthrift Farm's multiple grade 1 winner Dornoch sired his first reported foal Jan. 7 when a colt was born at Taylor Made Farm near Nicholasville, Ky.
First Reported Foal a Colt for Spendthrift's Dornoch
Spendthrift Farm's multiple grade 1 winner Dornoch sired his first reported foal Jan. 7 when a colt was born at Taylor Made Farm near Nicholasville, Ky.
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January 9, 2026 at 2:14 AM
Spendthrift Farm's multiple grade 1 winner Dornoch sired his first reported foal Jan. 7 when a colt was born at Taylor Made Farm near Nicholasville, Ky.
Fresh off a successful 2025 season, The Maryland Jockey Club rings in the New Year Jan. 9, the opening day of the Laurel Park winter meet. In 2025, there were 1,109 races over 119 live racing days at Laurel Park and Pimlico Race Course.
Maryland Jockey Club Reports 2025 Handle Increase
Fresh off a successful 2025 season, The Maryland Jockey Club rings in the New Year Jan. 9, the opening day of the Laurel Park winter meet. In 2025, there were 1,109 races over 119 live racing days at Laurel Park and Pimlico Race Course.
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January 9, 2026 at 2:00 AM
Fresh off a successful 2025 season, The Maryland Jockey Club rings in the New Year Jan. 9, the opening day of the Laurel Park winter meet. In 2025, there were 1,109 races over 119 live racing days at Laurel Park and Pimlico Race Course.
Fourteen countries on five continents will host races from the Breeders' Cup Challenge Series: Win and You're In as the international qualifier for the Breeders' Cup World Championships enters its 20th year in 2026.
Breeders' Cup Announces International Challenge Races
Fourteen countries on five continents will host races from the Breeders' Cup Challenge Series: Win and You're In as the international qualifier for the Breeders' Cup World Championships enters its 20th year in 2026.
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January 9, 2026 at 1:20 AM
Fourteen countries on five continents will host races from the Breeders' Cup Challenge Series: Win and You're In as the international qualifier for the Breeders' Cup World Championships enters its 20th year in 2026.
The National Thoroughbred Racing Association, Daily Racing Form, and the National Turf Writers and Broadcasters announced Jan. 8 the winners of the 2025 Media Eclipse Awards in six categories.
Dickstein's Photo for BH Among Media Eclipse Winners
The National Thoroughbred Racing Association, Daily Racing Form, and the National Turf Writers and Broadcasters announced Jan. 8 the winners of the 2025 Media Eclipse Awards in six categories.
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January 9, 2026 at 12:24 AM
The National Thoroughbred Racing Association, Daily Racing Form, and the National Turf Writers and Broadcasters announced Jan. 8 the winners of the 2025 Media Eclipse Awards in six categories.
Shisospicy is set to begin her 2026 season in Saudi Arabia, competing in the 1351 Turf Sprint (G2T) on Saudi Cup (G1) night Feb. 14.
Shisospicy Being Pointed to Middle East Campaign
Shisospicy is set to begin her 2026 season in Saudi Arabia, competing in the 1351 Turf Sprint (G2T) on Saudi Cup (G1) night Feb. 14.
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January 8, 2026 at 10:46 PM
Shisospicy is set to begin her 2026 season in Saudi Arabia, competing in the 1351 Turf Sprint (G2T) on Saudi Cup (G1) night Feb. 14.
J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the San Vicente (G2) at Santa Anita Park.
Acknowledging an Upset Chance in the San Vicente Stakes
J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the San Vicente (G2) at Santa Anita Park.
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January 8, 2026 at 10:44 PM
J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the San Vicente (G2) at Santa Anita Park.
Industry Voices: A 6th Circuit decision involving the Interstate Horse Racing Act could have wide-ranging impact beyond Michigan on regulators, horsemen, and purses.
TwinSpires Suit in Michigan Could Impact Many States
Industry Voices: A 6th Circuit decision involving the Interstate Horse Racing Act could have wide-ranging impact beyond Michigan on regulators, horsemen, and purses.
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January 8, 2026 at 6:00 AM
Industry Voices: A 6th Circuit decision involving the Interstate Horse Racing Act could have wide-ranging impact beyond Michigan on regulators, horsemen, and purses.
After a runaway stakes victory at Gulfstream Park in November, Tessellate aims to add to her accomplishments in the $125,000 Gasparilla Stakes Jan. 10 at Tampa Bay Downs.
Tessellate Takes On Tampa Locals in Gasparilla
After a runaway stakes victory at Gulfstream Park in November, Tessellate aims to add to her accomplishments in the $125,000 Gasparilla Stakes Jan. 10 at Tampa Bay Downs.
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January 8, 2026 at 5:12 AM
After a runaway stakes victory at Gulfstream Park in November, Tessellate aims to add to her accomplishments in the $125,000 Gasparilla Stakes Jan. 10 at Tampa Bay Downs.
Sheikh Mohammed's international racing and breeding operation earned $27,288,066 in North America in 2025, making Godolphin the leading individual breeder for the fifth consecutive year.
Godolphin Makes It Five in a Row as Leading Breeder
Sheikh Mohammed's international racing and breeding operation earned $27,288,066 in North America in 2025, making Godolphin the leading individual breeder for the fifth consecutive year.
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January 8, 2026 at 4:48 AM
Sheikh Mohammed's international racing and breeding operation earned $27,288,066 in North America in 2025, making Godolphin the leading individual breeder for the fifth consecutive year.
The online portion of Thoroughbred Charities of America's annual Stallion Season Auction is underway and runs through Jan. 9 with staggered closing times starting at 4 p.m. ET.
TCA Online Stallion Season Auction Opens
The online portion of Thoroughbred Charities of America's annual Stallion Season Auction is underway and runs through Jan. 9 with staggered closing times starting at 4 p.m. ET.
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January 8, 2026 at 4:10 AM
The online portion of Thoroughbred Charities of America's annual Stallion Season Auction is underway and runs through Jan. 9 with staggered closing times starting at 4 p.m. ET.
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.