Gigante Named 2025 VA-Bred Horse of the Year
Million-dollar earning Gigante, named 2025 Virginia-Bred Horse of the Year, headlines a slate of award winners whose connections will receive hardware for their efforts March 14 at Colonial Downs.
Euro/Mideast Road to Kentucky Derby Resumes in Dubai
The reformatted Euro/Mideast Road to the Kentucky Derby returns to Dubai Feb. 20 but without Six Speed, the colt making the most noise this season at Meydan Racecourse, leaving the race wide open.
Zarak to Miss Start of Breeding Season Due to Accident
Leading young sire Zarak will miss the start of the covering season due to an accident in his stable, the Aga Khan Studs revealed Feb. 17.
Lucrative Purses Can Keep Racing's Very Best on Track
Dollars & Sense with Frank Angst looks at Forever Young's remarkable career as an example of an international approach that could keep racing's top stars in training. Read more:
UK Study Suggests Safer Care in At-Risk Laminitis Cases
A University of Kentucky study suggests the use of ertugliflozin keeps a horse's blood sugar and insulin levels down after a corticosteroid joint injection. With insulin tied to laminitis, this discovery could provide safer care for at-risk horses.
Europe Reduces Black-Type Races for Fifth Straight Year
For the fifth straight year, the European Pattern Committee has reduced the number of black-type races, which chair Jason Morris says, "reflects the collective responsibility that the EPC member countries share towards enforcing quality control."
Risen Star Win Vaults Paladin Into First in Derby Dozen
Byron King's Top 12 on the Road to the Kentucky Derby, presented by Spendthrift Farm.
Courtney Named New Director of Sales at Denali Stud
Caitlin Courtney has been named the new director of sales at Denali Stud after 11 years working with St George Sales and Brookstone Farm.
Half to Troubleshooting Graduates at Fair Grounds
In this week's Maiden Watch, Trouble Calling, a Dialed In half brother to grade 1 winner Troubleshooting, draws off to a 6 1/4-length with to earn his first career victory Feb. 14 at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots.