MD Racing Commission Passes Breeder Bonus Increases
The recommended increases in breeder bonuses, presented at the Jan. 14 Maryland Racing Commission meeting by the Maryland Fund Advisory Committee, were passed for the period of Jan. 1-June 30.
Don Little Jr. Named President of BCCA
BCCA announced Jan. 14 that Libby Imperio is stepping down from her role as president of the board of directors, with Donald Little Jr. named as her successor.
Group 3 Winner Lastotchka Headlines Tatts Online Sale
Dual group 3 winner and group 2-placed Lastotchka headlines the Tattersalls Online January Sale, held Jan. 20-21. She is a daughter of the grade 1-winning sire Myboycharlie.
CHRB Tables NorCal Fair Dates Vote Until February
Expressing concerns that it could not responsibly approve fair Northern California race dates amid unresolved legal, regulatory, and logistical issues, the CHRB agreed to reconvene next month to consider allocating race dates for several fairs.
Decoupling Bill Expectedly Passes FL House Committee
As it did in 2025, a Florida House of Representatives bill seeking to decouple racing and gaming licenses for Thoroughbred operators unsurprisingly passed its first committee.
Mo Plex to Enter Stud at New York's Mountain View Farm
The grade 1-placed, multiple grade 3 winner by Complexity will stand for $2,500.
Market Confidence Produces Gains at Keeneland Jan. Sale
At the end of Keeneland's January Horses of All Ages Sale, 700 horses were sold for $53,580,300, including private sales, up 52% from last year's gross of $35,225,900, from 724 horses sold. The sale recorded its highest gross since 2008.
Broodmare Market Stays Strong Throughout January Sale
Orinoco River (Hip 863) tops the mare market on Day 2 of the Keeneland January Sale at $500,000. Eaton Sales sold the daughter of War Front to St. George Stables, which is owned by Mexican billionaire Germán Larrea Mota-Velasco.
Frankel Colt Tops Day 1 of Gold Coast Yearling Sale
The Jan. 13 session of the Gold Coast Yearling Sale finished with a clearance rate of 78% as 145 yearlings found a new home. In turn, the aggregate reached AU$41.285 million, down 8.5% year-on-year. The average price closed at AU$284,725,…
Bentornato To Begin Dubai Golden Shaheen Preparations
Breeders' Cup Sprint (G1) winner Bentornato is nearing a return to the work tab Jan. 17 with a target on a trip to the Middle East for the $2 million Dubai Golden Shaheen (G1) on Dubai World Cup night March 28.