Publications Name Mindframe Top Midlantic-Bred of 2025
Dual Grade 1-winning Maryland-bred Mindframe has been named the Mid-Atlantic Thoroughbred/The Racing Biz Top Midlantic-bred in a year that saw four Midlantic-breds win Grade 1 races.
Illinois Racing Board Suspends Suburban Downs License
The Illinois Racing Board has suspended the license of Suburban Downs, operator of harness racing at Hawthorne Racecourse, casting into doubt the fate of the Thoroughbred meeting set to start in March.
NYRA Cancels Live Racing Jan. 28-30 at Aqueduct
The New York Racing Association (NYRA) announced Jan. 26 the cancellation of live racing Jan. 28-30 at Aqueduct Racetrack due to arctic temperatures and extremely low wind chill values forecast to impact the New York metropolitan area.
Local, Regional Trends Big Factors in 2026 Land Values
The central U.S. agricultural land market is shifting after years of steady growth, according to a report from Farmers National Company for 2026.
Sword of State Colt Tops Record-Breaking Karaka Book 1
Over the two days of Book 1 trade, the auction house reported 422 yearlings sold at a clearance rate of 81%. Book 1 reached a record average of NZ$187,257, a 14% rise, while the median of NZ$140,000 also set a…
Trainer Gonzalez Gets 36 Months Added to Suspension
Southwestern trainer Jose Roberto Gonzalez Sr., already serving an 18-month suspension, received an additional 36 months for two banned substances found in the gelding Ol' McClintock. His suspension now runs through July 2, 2030.
LTBA to Hold 2026 Yearling Sale Sept. 1
The Louisiana Thoroughbred Breeders Association is hoping to see stronger results from an earlier date for its yearling sale. The LTBA also will hold a mixed sale Oct. 11.
Incredibolt to Make 3-Year-Old Debut in Holy Bull
A season after Hall of Famer Bill Mott won the Kentucky Derby (G1) and Belmont Stakes (G1) with Sovereignty, son Riley will send Incredibolt into the starting gate for the Holy Bull Stakes (G3), a Jan. 31 Derby prep at…
Arctic Blast Could Impact Jan. 27 OBS Winter Mixed Sale
The Ocala Breeders' Sales' one-day Winter Mixed Sale will be Jan. 27, beginning at 11 a.m. OBS has cataloged 307 hips, including supplements, short-yearlings, broodmares, and broodmare prospects.
BH Monday: Graffard on Calandagan's World's Best Honor
On the Jan. 26 episode of BloodHorse Monday: Francis-Henri Graffard on Calandagan's Longines World's Best Race Horse title, Japan Racing Association's Tom Hashimoto on Forever Young and Japan Cup (G1) being named Longines World's Co-Best Horse Race.