Starman, St Mark's Basilica Juveniles Top Tatts Sale
A striking gray daughter of Starman and a Rockfield Farm's St Mark's Basilica colt top the day of trade at the May 22 Tattersalls Ireland Breeze Up Sale.
Star Anise Faces Distance Test in Japanese Oaks
Star Anise faces a distance challenge as the likely favorite in the May 24 Yushun Himba (Japanese Oaks, G1T) at Tokyo Racecourse.
BH Daily Letters to the Editor, May 21 Issue
Letters to the editor for the May 21 issue of BloodHorse Daily include a submission from Light Up Racing.
Correas, Valle to Represent Keeneland in South America
Keeneland has appointed retired trainer Ignacio Correas IV and Ezequiel Valle, who manages the breeding and racing operations of Haras Firmamento in Argentina.
British Isles Looks for Big 'Cap/Gold Cup Double
Winner of the Santa Anita Handicap (G1), British Isles will try to win a second major California race for older dirt runners, the Hollywood Gold Cup (G2), for trainer Richard Baltas and owners Slam Dunk Racing, Deborah Baltas, and Cynthia…
D'Amato Brings Two Contenders to Shoemaker Mile
Trainer Phil D'Amato, who previously has won the Shoemaker Mile Stakes (G1T) five times, has entered 2025 Shoemaker winner King of Gosford and Almendares in the May 25 race at Santa Anita Park.
Knoell, Little Appointed to TRF Board
The Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation has announced the appointment of two new members to its board of directors: Dr. Megan Knoell and Donald Little III.
Gstaad Looks for First Win of Year in Irish Guineas
Gstaad (GB) will face nine rivals in the Irish Two Thousand Guineas (G1) as he attempts to go one better than his Newmarket second at the Curragh May 23.
NYRA Announces Purse Increases for Belmont Fall Meet
The New York Racing Association announces significant purse increases to overnight races during the fall meet at Belmont Park, which will open for live racing Sept. 18 following a multiyear redevelopment project.
Cautious Optimism Ahead of Tatts Ireland Breeze Up Sale
With the buying temperature in breeze-up season having cooled considerably this year, there will be no overconfidence from Tattersalls Ireland CEO Simon Kerins and his team but an understandable pride in the cast assembled for the May 22 sale.