Daughter of Songbird, Soaring High Breaks Maiden
Champion mare Songbird's daughter by Curlin broke her maiden May 1 at Churchill Downs in her second start.
Ocelli, Corona de Oro Under Preakness Consideration
Ocelli, third in the Kentucky Derby (G1) as a maiden and the biggest longshot in the field of 18 at odds of 70-1, is now under consideration for the 151st Preakness Stakes (G1) May 16 at Laurel Park.
Samaha to Receive Virgil 'Buddy' Raines Award
Dr. Chris Samaha, who founded the industry-leading Backstretch Community Assistance Program at Monmouth Park more than 30 years ago, has been named the 2026 recipient of the Virgil "Buddy" Raines Distinguished Achievement Award.
Walker to Receive Old Hilltop Award
Childs Walker, who has covered Thoroughbred racing in Maryland and nationally for nearly 20 years, has been named recipient of the Old Hilltop Award for covering the sport with excellence and distinction.
Keeneland Key to DeVaux, Golden Tempo's Success
Cherie DeVaux, a year-round fixture at Keeneland, credited the local track as an integral part of Golden Tempo's Kentucky Derby (G1) preparation.
Churchill Downs Hosts The Great Food Truck Race Finale
Churchill Downs will host the Season 19 finale of Food Network's The Great Food Truck Race during the first Twilight Thursday of the spring meet May 7.
NYRA Plans Events for Aqueduct Closing Weekend
The New York Racing Association will help fans and connections say farewell to Aqueduct Racetrack with a memorable closing weekend celebration June 27-28.
Shinzo Filly Tops Inglis Australia Foal Sale
A Shinzo filly took center stage at the Inglis Australian Weanling Sale May 5, making AU$600,000 to the bid of SP Bloodstock principal Stefan Pardi. At the conclusion of Day 1, the sale had grossed AU$10,599,000, at an average of…
Eclipse Award-Winning Writers Celebrate Pimlico in Film
Two-time Eclipse Award-winning writer John Scheinman delivers an elegy and celebration of Pimlico Race Course, home to the historic Preakness Stakes (G1), in the upcoming film "Pimlico from the Heart."
BH Monday: Golden Tempo, DeVaux Make Derby History
On the May 4 episode of BloodHorse Monday: Golden Tempo's connections Cherie DeVaux, Jose Ortiz, Daisy Phipps Pulito, and Monique Delk join to discuss winning the Kentucky Derby (G1).