European Champion, Coolmore Broodmare Maybe Dies at 17
Coolmore announced Jan. 27 the death of their European champion 2-year-old filly, Maybe. The dam of Coolmore stallion and Two Thousand Guineas (G1) hero Saxon Warrior died at age 17 following a sudden illness.
Alvarado Named Jockey of the Week
Junior Alvarado's wins included graded stakes wins in the Fred W. Hooper (G3), the Pegasus World Cup Filly and Mare Turf Invitational (G2) and the Inside Information (G2).
BloodHorse MarketWatch: 2026 Freshman Sires Preview
BloodHorse MarketWatch's annual preview of top freshman sires to watch.
Cancellations, Changes Related to Winter Storm Continue
Oaklawn announced Jan. 27 the cancellation of its Jan. 30-Feb. 1 racing. The Southwest Stakes (G3) and its full supporting card, as originally drawn, will be contested Feb. 6. Aqueduct, Turfway, and Charles Town among the tracks to cancel racing.
Hallmark to Release Kentucky Derby-Themed Movie May 2
Hallmark Media and Churchill Downs racetrack announce Kentucky Roses, an all-new original movie shot on location at the iconic Churchill Downs, home of the Kentucky Derby (G1), will premiere for viewers in early May.
Getaway Car Will Try to Spurt Away in San Pasqual
Getaway Car is one of two sons of Curlin set for the San Pasqual Stakes (G2) Jan. 31 at Santa Anita Park, with veteran Midnight Mammoth a major contender.
Fairmount Park Aims to Continue Improvements in 2026
Fairmount Park saw a plethora of upgrades in 2025 under new ownership, Accel Entertainment, and they aren't slowing down anytime soon in 2026.
Classic-Placed Musket Man Dies in Korea at 20
The grade 2-winning son of Yonaguska was third in the 2009 Kentucky Derby (G1) and Preakness Stakes (G1).
National HBPA Conference to Talk AI, Prediction Markets
Artificial intelligence on the track and the emerging threats of prediction markets and wagering are among the salient topics to be discussed at the National HBPA Conference March 3-7 in Hot Springs, Ark., at Oaklawn Park.