Balboa Seeks Knockout Punch in Aqueduct's Jerome
If you've attended the Preakness Stakes (G1) in recent years, you're no doubt well aware of trainer Brittany Russell.
Puerto Rico to Spotlight Star Jockeys Jan. 6
The Hipódromo Camarero will host the Puerto Rican Best Jockeys Event Jan. 6 as part of a 10-race program celebrating the Clásico Día de Reyes.
Kimura Voted Jockey of The Week
Kazushi Kimura did not originally have a mount in the American Oaks (G1T) opening day, Dec. 28, at Santa Anita Park, but that changed when fellow jockey Antonio Fresu was injured in the seventh race and Kimura picked up the…
Storm Cancels Racing at Santa Anita Dec. 31-Jan. 1
Santa Anita Park canceled racing Dec. 31 and Jan. 1 due to a strengthening rainstorm coming in from the Pacific Ocean.
Dunmore Beach Tries Dirt in Cash Run Stakes
After breaking her maiden by an impressive 3 lengths over Woodbine's all-weather track Nov. 29, Dunmore Beach will make her dirt debut Jan. 1 in the $175,000 Cash Run Stakes at Gulfstream Park.
Gulfstream, Horsemen Reach Deal on Racing Through 2028
The Florida Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association and Gulfstream Park announced Dec. 31 a three-year agreement that, with each passing year, lowers the minimum number of required racing days at Gulfstream Park in South Florida.
Horse Racing Alberta 2026 Budget Approved
Horse Racing Alberta has approved the 2026 budget, reflecting a disciplined approach in response to current economic conditions while maintaining strong support for the province's racing and breeding industries.
Graded-Placed Universe Begins Season in Smarty Jones
Universe, a closing second in the 2025 Kentucky Jockey Club Stakes (G2) after two earlier graded stakes placings, aims to turn the stakes corner as a newly turned 3-year-old in the Jan. 3 Smarty Jones Stakes at Oaklawn Park.
Cella, Lukas Selected to Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame
Oaklawn Park executive Louis Cella and the late trainer D. Wayne Lukas will be part of the Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame's 2026 class, the ASHOF's 68th overall.
Jes Sikura Named Hill 'n' Dale's Director of Bloodstock
Hill 'n' Dale announced Dec. 31 the appointment of Jes Sikura to the position of director of bloodstock at Hill 'n' Dale at Xalapa.