Old Friends Unveils Breeders' Cup Celebration Events
Old Friends, the Thoroughbred Retirement facility in Georgetown, Ky., is proud to announce its schedule for the 2026 Breeders' Cup week in Lexington.
Ka Ying Rising Dominates in Barrier Trial
It was business as usual at Sha Tin Racecourse the morning of Aug. 21, as Ka Ying Rising dominates his return barrier trial ahead of the 2026-27 season, when he'll reappear in the newly upgraded Chief Executive's Cup Handicap (G3).
Bacio Delivers Nunthorpe Victory for Ward
The Aug. 21 Nunthorpe Stakes (G1) brought together sublime sprinters from around the world. In less than a minute, a United States speed sensation simply blew away his global rivals.
Final Hawthorne Eviction Date Set for Aug. 31
A final eviction date of Aug. 31 is set for residents of the Hawthorne Race Course backstretch.
Profoundly, Ole Kirk Share Top Inglis Digital Catalog
This year's Australian Oaks (G1) runner-up Profoundly and a share in Australia's 2024-25 champion first-season sire Ole Kirk headline a typically interesting catalog for the Inglis Digital Australia August (Late) Online Sale.
Asfoora Retired After Finishing Eighth in Nunthorpe
A 35-race career spanning six years, four countries, and a trio of victories in the world's biggest sprints has come to an end as Asfoora has been retired.
Echoes of the Past Give the Classic an Extra Kick
In this week's On Racing, Richard Mandella's Subsanador will bid to upset Bill Mott's favored Knightsbridge in the Aug. 22 Pacific Classic Stakes (G1), stirring memories of a similar matchup 30 years ago.
Pacific Classic to Test Stamina of Key Contenders
The Breeders' Cup Challenge Series: Win and You're In runs through Del Mar and York Racecourse this week, with six races offering paid, automatic berths into the Breeders' Cup Oct. 30-31 at Keeneland in Kentucky.
Prairie Meadows to Increase Thoroughbred Purses
Effective with all Thoroughbred overnight races starting Aug. 22 through the end of the 2026 racing season, Prairie Meadows and the Iowa Horsemen's Benevolent & Protective Association have agreed to increase race purses by $1,500 apiece.