PDJF Raises More Than $575K, Shatters Telethon Record
The Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund telethon shattered its previous record, raising more than $575,000.
Kentucky Derby Notes: Golden Tempo Works at Keeneland
Churchill Downs media notes on the Kentucky Derby (G1) and Kentucky Oaks (G1).
Speed Shopper Dazzles in Keeneland's Bewitch Stakes
Since being stretched out to longer turf races, Speed Shopper has registered consistent victories and top finishes. That continued April 24 when the 5-year-old rallied wide in the third and final turn to win the Bewitch Stakes (G3T) at Keeneland.
Stakes Preview: Woodhaven Stakes & Dig a Diamond Stakes
Greg Wolf & Paul Verderosa look forward at the Woodhaven Stakes at Aqueduct & the Dig a Diamond Stakes at Oaklawn.
Mansetti Named Canadian Horse of the Year
Al and Bill Ulwelling's 2025 King's Plate winner, Mansetti, was named Canadian Horse of the Year during the 51st Sovereign Awards hosted April 23 by The Jockey Club of Canada. The Kevin Attard trainee was also named champion 3-year-old male.
Homegrown Heroes: Johnny Franklin
In the second episode of Homegrown Heroes, Johnny Franklin, assistant yearling manager at Claiborne Farm talks to us about growing up in Paris and what it means to be employed at Claiborne Farm.
Recovered Zarak Back in Action at Haras de Bonneval
Leading young sire Zarak is back covering mares at Haras de Bonneval, having recovered from an injury that sidelined him from stallion duties at the start of the season.
Clement, Shirreffs, Kona Gold Elected Into Hall of Fame
The high-class sprinter Kona Gold and late trainers Christophe Clement and John Shirreffs have been elected into the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame as contemporaries, part of a group of 11 new Hall of Fame members.
Benedetta Seeks Group 1 in Return to Morphettville
The Ciaron Maher stable is banking on a return to Morphettville Racecourse to bring out the best in Benedetta in the April 25 Robert Sangster Stakes (G1).
Too Darn Hot Tops Darley Australia's Roster for 2026
Superstar shuttler Too Darn Hot will once again headline Darley Australia's roster for 2026 as the top-class nursery revealed a 16-strong team across both Kelvinside and Northwood Park April 23.