At a Glance: Withers Stakes
America's Best Racing's Bob Ehalt gives his "At a Glance" analysis of the Withers Stakes at Aqueduct Racetrack.
Charles Town Announces 7.5% Purse Increase
Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races has announced a 7.5% purse increase, effective at the start of the upcoming condition book Feb. 11.
Prospective Pinhooks: Fasig-Tipton KY Winter Mixed Sale
Sales histories for horses entered in Fasig-Tipton's Kentucky Winter Mixed Sale being held Feb. 9.
King Reviews Holy Bull Stakes, Latest Derby Dozen
BloodHorse news editor Byron King reviews the Jan. 31 Holy Bull Stakes (G3) from Gulfstream Park and the latest Derby Dozen rankings.
Casa Creed's First Reported Foal Is a Filly
Four-time grade 1 winner and $2.6 million earner Casa Creed was represented by his first foal Jan. 23, a filly bred by Carlos Cleto out of the black type-placed mare Sustainable.
Florida Decoupling Bill Passes Second House Committee
As expected, House Bill 881, which aims to decouple Thoroughbred racing and gaming licenses in Florida, passed its second committee Feb. 3 when the Commerce Committee voted for it to proceed.
Further Ado Claims Top Spot in Derby Dozen
Byron King's Top 12 on the Road to the Kentucky Derby, presented by Spendthrift Farm.
$2.4 Million Purchase Potente a Standout Maiden Winner
Maiden Watch: Week of Jan. 26-Feb. 1
Longtime Penn National Announcer Bogar Retires
John Bogar, long time track announcer at Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course, has announced his retirement effective Feb. 5. Bogar has been a mainstay at the Grantville oval since joining the team 45 years ago.
Sniffen Named MTHA Backstretch Worker of the Year
Charles Sniffen, who got his training license in 1968 and for the past 20 years has been assistant trainer for Ferris Allen, has been selected as the Maryland Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association Backstretch Worker of the Year for 2025.