Grande to Make First Start Since Kentucky Derby Scratch
Repole Stable's Grande returns to racing action Feb. 14 at Gulfstream Park after being scratched from the 2025 Kentucky Derby (G1).
Baffert Discusses Saudi Cup
In a press conference Feb. 12 in Riyadh, Baffert discusses Saudi Cup (G1) hopefuls Nysos and Nevada Beach. Video courtesy of the Jockey Club of Saudi Arabia.
First Reported Foal a Filly for Shirl’s Speight
Darby Dan Farm's Shirl's Speight, a grade 1 winner by Speightstown out of 2011 Breeders' Cup Filly and Mare Turf (G1T) winner Perfect Shirl, was represented by his first reported foal when a filly out of Ultimate Class was born…
Tom's d'Etat Joins Red River Farms in Louisiana
Tom's d'Etat has joined the stallion roster at Jay Adcock's Red River Farms, the Louisiana farm announced Feb. 12. He stands for a private fee.
Golden Slipper Winner Marhoona Set for Lightning Stakes
Three-year-old fillies will take a leading role in the Feb. 14 Black Caviar Lightning Stakes (G1) at Flemington Racecourse, with My Gladiola, Military Tycoon, and 2025 Golden Slipper (G1) winner Marhoona headlining the younger brigade in the sprint.
Champion Afleet Alex Dies Due to Infirmities of Old Age
Afleet Alex, the 2005 champion 3-year-old male after winning the Preakness Stakes (G1) and Belmont Stakes (G1), died Feb. 6 due to the infirmities of old age. He was 24.
Florida House Passes Decoupling Bill 77-34
Florida Thoroughbred industry leaders anticipated this vote in the House and are expecting a different result when the companion bill is considered by the Senate.
Belmont Stakes Tickets on Sale Feb. 12 at 10 a.m. ET
Tickets and hospitality offerings for the Belmont Stakes Racing Festival at historic Saratoga Race Course will go on sale to the public at 10 a.m. ET on Thursday, Feb. 12 at BelmontStakes.com.
Torres Voted Jockey of The Week After Two Stakes Wins
Cristian Torres is Jockey of the Week after victories aboard Silent Tactic in the Southwest Stakes (G3) and Search Party in the Martha Washington Stakes for trainer Mark Casse.