Plutarch Off Kentucky Derby Trail
Robert B. Lewis Stakes (G3) winner Plutarch is off the Kentucky Derby (G1) trail, per Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert, Churchill Downs publicity announced Feb. 25.
Manolo Bling Tops Inglis February (Late) Online Sale
Manolo Bling topped the Inglis Digital February (Late) Online Sale, which closed Feb. 24, when selling to Highgrove Stud's Ron Gilbert for AU$275,000.
Litmus Test, Blackout Time Meet Casse Duo in Rebel
Graded stakes winner Litmus Test battles past foe Blackout Time in the March 1 Rebel Stakes (G2) at Oaklawn Park, plus a slew of 3-year-olds he has yet to face, led by local stakes winners Silent Tactic and Strategic Risk.
Paquette Named President of Turf Publicists of America
The TPA, founded in 1951, is comprised of approximately 100 Thoroughbred racing publicists and marketing executives at racetracks throughout North America with the shared goal of promoting the sport of Thoroughbred racing.
Interstatelovesong Seeks Initial Stakes Win in Busher
For a Green Bay Packers fan like Paul Farr, it was hard to watch his team squander an 18-point lead and lose to the Chicago Bears in the NFL playoffs. A month later, on the frozen tundra of Aqueduct Racetrack,…
Strong 2025 Numbers for CDI's Live, Historical Racing
While Churchill Downs Inc. reports some mixed results for 2025, its live and historical racing segment enjoyed an increase in adjusted earnings—including a revenue and adjusted earnings increase for Churchill Downs racing operations.
Stakes Winner Neom Beach Tops F-T February Digital Sale
The Fasig-Tipton's February Digital Sale closed Feb. 24 with gross sales of $5,881,500 for 189 horses sold, led by Neom Beach, who sold for $300,000 to Amy Moore.
Jockey Club Distributing 100 Free Microchip Scanners
As part of its traceability initiative, The Jockey Club is distributing 100 microchip scanners this week free of charge to identified aftercare organizations to facilitate the identification of Thoroughbreds.
First Foal for Arrogates Hercules Arrives in Texas
The first reported foal is a colt bred by Daniel Bates out of Ruby Soho.