First Reported Foal a Filly for Wit
Whispering Oaks Farm announces the birth of the first Louisiana-bred foal of 2026, born Jan. 6. She is also the inaugural offspring of multiple graded stakes winner Wit.
Dettori Firms’ Liquidation Leaves Creditors Unpaid
No money is expected to be available to creditors from the liquidation of Frankie Dettori's companies, leaving the taxpayer out of pocket by more than £750,000.
MD Racing Commission Passes Breeder Bonus Increases
The recommended increases in breeder bonuses, presented at the Jan. 14 Maryland Racing Commission meeting by the Maryland Fund Advisory Committee, were passed for the period of Jan. 1-June 30.
Don Little Jr. Named President of BCCA
BCCA announced Jan. 14 that Libby Imperio is stepping down from her role as president of the board of directors, with Donald Little Jr. named as her successor.
Group 3 Winner Lastotchka Headlines Tatts Online Sale
Dual group 3 winner and group 2-placed Lastotchka headlines the Tattersalls Online January Sale, held Jan. 20-21. She is a daughter of the grade 1-winning sire Myboycharlie.
CHRB Tables NorCal Fair Dates Vote Until February
Expressing concerns that it could not responsibly approve fair Northern California race dates amid unresolved legal, regulatory, and logistical issues, the CHRB agreed to reconvene next month to consider allocating race dates for several fairs.
Decoupling Bill Expectedly Passes FL House Committee
As it did in 2025, a Florida House of Representatives bill seeking to decouple racing and gaming licenses for Thoroughbred operators unsurprisingly passed its first committee.
Mo Plex to Enter Stud at New York's Mountain View Farm
The grade 1-placed, multiple grade 3 winner by Complexity will stand for $2,500.
Market Confidence Produces Gains at Keeneland Jan. Sale
At the end of Keeneland's January Horses of All Ages Sale, 700 horses were sold for $53,580,300, including private sales, up 52% from last year's gross of $35,225,900, from 724 horses sold. The sale recorded its highest gross since 2008.
Broodmare Market Stays Strong Throughout January Sale
Orinoco River (Hip 863) tops the mare market on Day 2 of the Keeneland January Sale at $500,000. Eaton Sales sold the daughter of War Front to St. George Stables, which is owned by Mexican billionaire Germán Larrea Mota-Velasco.