Skippylongstocking Edges Poster in Harlan's Holiday
Skippylongstocking was tenacious in winning the Dec. 20 Harlan's Holiday Stakes (G3) at Gulfstream Park, outgaming Poster by a head.
D'code Aimed at Southwest After Quick 6-Furlong Debut
D'code, who rocketed to a front-running 8 1/4-length debut victory in a swiftly run maiden race Dec. 14 at Oaklawn Park, is pointed toward the $1 million Southwest Stakes (G3) Jan. 31 at the Arkansas track.
CARMA Announces Recipients of Grant Program
The California Retirement Management Account is proud to announce the recipients of this year's Howard "Howie" Zucker Grant Program, and has awarded $515,000 to 22 aftercare charity partners across the country.
The Jockey Club Lists Incentive Program Mares for 2026
The Jockey Club has made available the list of mares in the 2026 Mare Incentive Program, which waives registration fees for certain 2027 foals of mares that meet criteria defined by The Jockey Club.
Not This Time Could Land 2YO Sire Title in Springboard
Taylor Made Stallions' Not This Time is the leading sire of 2-year-olds by a margin of nearly $97,500. A win by his son Time for Music in the Dec. 20 Remington Springboard Mile would make it a longshot for runner-up…
Asahi Hai Futurity Continues Japan's 2-Year-Old Run
Japan's 2-year-olds are back in action on Dec. 21 in the Asahi Hai Futurity (G1T), normally the bailiwick of runners destined for future glory at a mile.
Obituary: Weatherby Shaped Ascot, International Racing
Sir Johnny Weatherby, a member of one of racing's most famous families, and whose many achievements in the sport included modernizing Ascot, died Dec. 18 at the age of 66.
Indiana Horse of the Year of 2024 Demolisher Dies at 4
Months after being named the 2024 Indiana Thoroughbred Owner's and Breeder's Association's Horse of the Year for 2024, multiple stakes winner Demolisher was euthanized after a bout with laminitis.
Forever Young or Not Forever Young: An Eclipse Dilemma
One consideration for Eclipse Award voters to ponder is whether Breeders' Cup Classic (G1) winner Forever Young should win the older dirt male Eclipse Award after making just one start in North America.
Graded Committee Upgrades 11 Stakes, Downgrades 13
The American Graded Stakes Committee of the Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association announced Dec. 19 its listing of United States graded and listed stakes races for 2026. The Ladies Turf Sprint Stakes at Kentucky Downs becomes a grade 1.