Golden Tempo Takes No. 1 Spot in NTRA 3-Year-Old Poll
Following his Kentucky Derby (G1) victory May 2, Golden Tempo is ranked No. 1 in the weekly National Thoroughbred Racing Association Top 3-Year-Old Poll.
HISA Board Keeps Current Lasix Standards in Place
Perhaps the 50-plus year debate in United States racing over the use of furosemide, commonly referred to as Lasix, has reached some level of a comfort zone as HISA on May 5 issued a decision that keeps current standards in…
ABR: Kentucky Derby Day With Winning Trainer DeVaux
Trainer Cherie DeVaux welcomed America’s Best Racing to join her for the journey on Kentucky Derby Day May 2 at Churchill Downs with Golden Tempo culminating with the thrill of watching Golden Tempo rally to an historic victory.
Oaklawn Park Sees Increase in Handle, Other Metrics
Oaklawn wrapped up its 2025-26 live racing season May 2 with strong numbers across the board, highlighted by increased handle, competitive racing, and significant career milestones.
Ocala Breeders' Sales Catalogs 909 Horses for June Sale
Ocala Breeders' Sales has cataloged 909 horses before supplements for its June 2-Year-Olds in Training and Horses of Racing Age Sale, which will be held June 16-18.
Preakness Offers Trainer Bonus For 10th Straight Year
For the 10th consecutive year, a total of $100,000 in bonus money is on the table for trainers that run a minimum of five horses in more than a dozen stakes races offered during Preakness weekend, May 15-16, at Laurel…
Daughter of Songbird, Soaring High Breaks Maiden
Champion mare Songbird's daughter by Curlin broke her maiden May 1 at Churchill Downs in her second start.
Ocelli, Corona de Oro Under Preakness Consideration
Ocelli, third in the Kentucky Derby (G1) as a maiden and the biggest longshot in the field of 18 at odds of 70-1, is now under consideration for the 151st Preakness Stakes (G1) May 16 at Laurel Park.
Samaha to Receive Virgil 'Buddy' Raines Award
Dr. Chris Samaha, who founded the industry-leading Backstretch Community Assistance Program at Monmouth Park more than 30 years ago, has been named the 2026 recipient of the Virgil "Buddy" Raines Distinguished Achievement Award.
Walker to Receive Old Hilltop Award
Childs Walker, who has covered Thoroughbred racing in Maryland and nationally for nearly 20 years, has been named recipient of the Old Hilltop Award for covering the sport with excellence and distinction.