Ombudsman Determined in Brigadier Gerard Victory
Ombudsman warmed up for Royal Ascot next month in winning fashion in the May 28 Brigadier Gerard Stakes (G3), but was forced to pull out all the stops to hold off Gethin in a thrilling finish.
Racing Hall of Fame Taking Submissions for Photo Finish
The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame is pleased to announce the return of its juried photography exhibition Photo Finish, and is now accepting submissions.
Epic Reign First Winner for Freshman Sire Epicenter
Owned and trained by the same connections as her sire, 2-year-old filly Epic Reign becomes the first winner for Ashford Stud's freshman sire Epicenter with a rousing last-to-first victory May 28 at Churchill Downs.
Lost Earnings Not an Issue for Romantic Warrior
Eye on the World, with BH correspondent and world traveler Bob Kieckhefer, aims to look at international racing from an American perspective and, along the way, perhaps grow some interest in racing overseas.
White Abarrio Takes No. 1 Spot in NTRA Rankings
With three of his previous voters not submitting votes during the holiday week, Magnitude lost the No. 1 spot to White Abarrio in the National Thoroughbred Racing Association's Top Thoroughbred Poll released May 27.
Hawthorne Wins Right to Quiz Fairmount Park Under Oath
Hawthorne Race Course has won the right to question Fairmount Park and Illinois officials about alleged attempts to prevent its successful conclusion of bankruptcy proceedings.
Magic Millions Broodmare Sale Closes With Solid Trade
The immense regard in which Extreme Choice is held was in evidence on the final day of the Magic Millions Gold Coast National Broodmare Sale May 27 when his successful mating with Miss Hellfire brought AU$2.05 million.
Pair of Breeders' Cup Winners Entered for Shawnee
Breeders' Cup winners Immersive and Splendora are entered May 30 in the $300,000 Shawnee Stakes (G2) at Churchill Downs, although trainer Bob Baffert is unsure whether Splendora will actually start.
Jockey Camacho Making Most of New Opportunity
Jockey Samy Camacho was in the midst of yet another successful winter season at Tampa Bay Downs when opportunity called.
HIWU Issues Advisory on a Number of Herbal Products
Following up on an advisory distributed in January 2024, HIWU strongly advises horsemen to dispose of any variations of the herbal products that may be identified on the labels as Yunnan Paiyao, Yunnan Baiyao, and/or Baiyao.