Letters to Editor on Triple Crown, Bernardini Influence
Letters to the Editor for BloodHorse Daily May 13
Breeder Vegso Hopes for Another Winning Taj Mahal Trip
As an owner and breeder, Peter Vegso has been tied to some top horses—grade 1 winners—and May 16 he'll be cheering for his first classic victory when undefeated, two-time stakes winner Taj Mahal starts in the Preakness Stakes (G1) at…
Pennington Wins Ruffian, Earns Jockey of the Week
Jockey Frankie Pennington earns Jockey of the Week after guiding Irish Maxima to a win in the May 9 Ruffian Stakes (G2) at Aqueduct Racetrack.
Danon Bourbon Sidelined for Remainder of Season
Kentucky Derby (G1) fifth-place finisher Danon Bourbon will undergo surgery to remove a knee chip sustained in the May 2 race, likely knocking him out of racing for the remainder of 2026.
Corona de Oro Aims to Take Big Step in Preakness
Corona de Oro's connections hope for a leap ahead when the consistent Bolt d'Oro colt starts in the $2 million Preakness Stakes (G1) May 16 at Laurel Park.
Meet the Field for the 151st Preakness Stakes
Take a look at the field for the 151st Preakness Stakes (G1) at Laurel Park in post position order.
Lawsuit Ends; CDI, TwinSpires Again Out of Texas Market
Churchill Downs Inc. and its wagering platform TwinSpires are again out of the Texas market following the dismissal of a lawsuit brought to block them from taking online horse racing bets from the Lone Star State.
Trainer Russell Goes for Preakness First With Taj Mahal
Russell has been an amateur rider, an assistant trainer, the boss of her own barn, and a groundbreaker. She now aims to add classic-winning trainer to her résumé as well.
Kappa Kappa Named Pennsylvania-Bred Horse of the Year
Kappa Kappa, winner of the 2025 Raven Run Stakes (G2) at Keeneland, has been named 2025 Pennsylvania-bred Horse of the Year, as well as champion 3-year-old filly and female sprinter.