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.
Frankel Colt Tops Day 1 of Gold Coast Yearling Sale
The Jan. 13 session of the Gold Coast Yearling Sale finished with a clearance rate of 78% as 145 yearlings found a new home. In turn, the aggregate reached AU$41.285 million, down 8.5% year-on-year. The average price closed at AU$284,725,…
Bentornato To Begin Dubai Golden Shaheen Preparations
Breeders' Cup Sprint (G1) winner Bentornato is nearing a return to the work tab Jan. 17 with a target on a trip to the Middle East for the $2 million Dubai Golden Shaheen (G1) on Dubai World Cup night March 28.
Maiden Watch: Thunderously Makes Noise in Debut
Maiden Watch: Thunderously makes noise in his two-turn debut at Gulfstream Park. Powered by Family and Touch of Fire also impress around two turns at Fair Grounds Racecourse and Slots.
Bowen Posthumously to Receive Eclipse Award of Merit
The late Ed Bowen will be honored with the Eclipse Award of Merit in recognition of a lifetime of outstanding achievement in the Thoroughbred industry.
First Foals Arrive for Auguste Rodin and City Of Troy
The first foals by Coolmore's group 1-winning 2-year-olds and Epsom Derby (G1) heroes Auguste Rodin and City of Troy arrived Jan. 12.
Nitrogen Arrives at Oaklawn Ahead of 4YO Season
D. J. Stables homebred Nitrogen, a finalist for Eclipse champion 3-year-old filly, arrived at Oaklawn Park Jan. 11 ahead of her 4-year-old campaign.