Well-Prepared Intrepido the Choice in Robert B. Lewis
Mike Curry, of America's Best Racing, sees Intrepido as the pick for the Robert B. Lewis Stakes (G3) Feb. 7 at Santa Anita Park while Robusta could pull the upset.
Reid Has Stakes-Winning Mailata in Line for Withers
In late December, trainer Butch Reid had a tough decision to make. Should he run his promising now-3-year-old Mailata in the Jerome Stakes Jan. 3 at Aqueduct Racetrack or the Dec. 30 Parx Future Stars Stakes at his home base…
Derby Week Opening Day Moved to Afternoon, Sunday Added
The first day of racing at Churchill Downs in advance of the Kentucky Derby April 25 will be moved to the afternoon after being held at night since 2011. Additionally, a Sunday card will be added to Derby Week April…
Turfway Park Cancels Feb. 4 Card
The cancellation comes one day after the track had announced it's Feb. 4-5 cards would begin at 1 p.m. EST, rather than the normal 5:55 p.m. start time.
The Jockey Club Releases 2026 Fact Book
The Jockey Club announced Feb. 4 that the 2026 edition of the Fact Book is available. It is a statistical and informational guide to Thoroughbred breeding, racing, and auction sales in North America.
Catching up with Old Friends: Lane Way
Michael Blowen tells us about Lane Way, a son of Into Mischief who is one of the first Old Friends residents owned by MyRacehorse.
TAA Unveils New Strategic Plan
Walter Robertson Jr., president of Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance, announced Feb. 4 the inauguration of a new strategic plan for the organization.
First Foal Arrives Out of Classic Heroine Nashwa
Blue Diamond Stud has reported the arrival of the first foal by its homebred classic heroine and three-time group 1 winner Nashwa. The 2022 Prix de Diane (G1) winner produced a colt by Dubawi.
Nitrogen Kicks Off 4-Year-Old Season in Bayakoa
Slated as the 4-5 morning line favorite, Nitrogen faces six in the Bayakoa Stakes to begin her 4-year-old campaign.
Speed King Headlines Oaklawn's Fifth Season Stakes
With the Southwest Stakes (G3) set for Feb. 6, it's only fitting that the winner of last year's edition also returns this weekend at Oaklawn Park. Speed King is set to make his 4-year-old debut in the Feb. 5 Fifth…