Hong Kong's Three Best on One Program at Sha Tin
Hong Kong's trio of superstars - Romantic Warrior, Voyage Bubble, and Ka Ying Rising, all winners on December's Internationals Day - return to action Jan. 25 at Sha Tin Racecourse.
Apple Blossom Handicap Added to BC Challenge Series
The $1.25 million Apple Blossom Handicap (G1) has joined the roster of prestigious North American races for the 2026 Breeders' Cup Challenge Series: Win and You're In, Breeders' Cup Limited and Oaklawn Park announced Jan. 22.
OBSOnline Catalogs 16 Horses for January Sale
Ocala Breeders' Sales has cataloged 16 horses for its OBSOnline January auction, held Jan. 26-30. The OBSOnline January sale features 2-year-olds and horses of racing age.
BC Marathon Winner Eldaafer Dies at 21 at Old Friends
Eldaafer won the 2010 Breeders' Cup Marathon (G3) and three other graded stakes in a career that spanned 2008-13.
Watch the 2025 Eclipse Awards
Honoring Thoroughbred racing’s champions of 2025, horse and human awards in 17 categories will be presented during the Jan. 22 program, culminating with the announcement of the 2025 Horse of the Year.
Ortiz Wins Two Stakes, Named Jockey of the Week
Jose Ortiz posted his first graded stakes win of 2026 aboard Golden Tempo in the Lecomte Stakes (G3). Earlier on the card, he also won the Marie G. Krantz Memorial with Medoro. He was voted Jockey of the Week Jan.…
Santa Anita Goes to Court Over Racing on Demand Seizure
A lawsuit filed in Los Angeles Superior Court demands the nullification of a warrantless seizure by law enforcement of gaming machines at Santa Anita Park.
Early Triple Crown Nominations Due Jan. 26
Nominations are open for 3-year-old Thoroughbreds to become eligible for the 2026 Triple Crown with an early $600 payment that is due Jan. 26.
Rood & Riddle Hosts Podiatry Conference April 26-28
Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital will host the fourth International Podiatry Conference, an educational seminar for veterinarians and farriers April 26-28 at Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital on Georgetown Road in Lexington.
UAE Two Thousand Guineas Could Point to Louisville
A full field made up largely of American-bred colts, tackles the UAE Two Thousand Guineas (G3) on Fashion Friday Jan. 23 at Meydan Racecourse, a race leading to the UAE Derby (G2) and potentially the Kentucky Derby (G1).