Japan's Final Yearling Sale of 2026 Features 322 Lots
This week's Report from Japan looks at the Oct. 13-14 HBA Autumn Sale, which is Japan's last yearling sale for the year.
Scandinavia Keeps Win Streak Going in Irish St. Leger
Scandinavia may or may not be suffering from the dreaded Ballydoyle bug but the very best invariably find a way to win even if they aren't at their best, and there was a strong hint of that as he got…
Folsom Blues Impresses in O'Brien National Triumph
Folsom Blues produced a stunning performance in the Sept. 13 Vincent O'Brien National Stakes (G1) at the Curragh, charging 6 lengths clear of Monogram to seal a one-two for Joseph O'Brien.
Foals by G1-Winning Mares on Offer Day 1 of Keeneland
Runners with graded stakes-winning dams have shown to have a higher chance of success at the graded level, and several foals out of grade 1 winners by top stallions are offered on Day 1 of Book 1 of the Keeneland…
Action Brisk and Optimism High Ahead of Keeneland September Sale
LEXINGTON, KY – Optimism was high and activity was brisk on the sales grounds on a steamy Sunday morning in Lexington, a day before the Keeneland September Yearling Sale begins its 12-day run. The September sale, traditionally a bellwether auction…
Monmouth Closes 2026 Meet Down in Handle, Lopez Earns 13th Riding Title
Monmouth Park's 81st season closed on Sunday, with the meet facing challenges including a decline in both average total handle and average on-site handle. Average total handle of $2,845,807 was down from $3,641,403 in 2025, while average on-track handle of…
Mike Repole and Agent Jacob West Part Ways
With rumors swirling around the Keeneland grounds, major owner Mike Repole announced via X he and agent Jacob West will no longer be working together. West has often signed for Repole Stable purchases at sales and has been part of…
Upstart’s High Speed Reed Motors Home to ‘Rising Star’ Honors Beneath Twin Spires
Less than 24 hours after Manuka Honey became Upstart's newest graded winner, High Speed Reed took her chance to dazzle beneath the Twin Spires and sailed home as the newest 'TDN Rising Star, presented by Hagyard' for the veteran sire.…
The Week In Review: Why Joe Hirsch Is Turning Over in His Grave
This was the week in which it was learned that the Daily Racing Form laid off four editorial employees, among them the California-based handicapper and reporter Brad Free. The latest layoffs came on the heels of the DRF letting go…
Oaks Heroine Thundering On Electric In The Blandford
Highwayman's G1 St Leger victory was the standout highlight for Joseph O'Brien while the trainer's runners fired blanks through Saturday's nine-race Leopardstown card. However, the Owning Hill stable bounced back in style at the Curragh on Sunday as Shapoor Mistry's…