First Reported Foal a Colt for Spendthrift's Dornoch
Spendthrift Farm's multiple grade 1 winner Dornoch sired his first reported foal Jan. 7 when a colt was born at Taylor Made Farm near Nicholasville, Ky.
Experience Aids Dickstein With Eclipse-Winning Photo
Skip Dickstein recognized at the start of the Aug. 31 Jockey Club Gold Cup Stakes (G1) that something unusual was about to happen. His image of Irad Ortiz Jr. unseated from Mindframe earns him a second Eclipse Award for outstanding…
Leo O'Brien, Trainer of Fourstardave, Dies at 85
The New York Racing Association reports multiple grade 1 winner Leo O'Brien—trainer of New York-bred millionaires Fourstardave, Fourstars Allstar, and Irish Linnet—died Jan. 8 at the age of 85 following a lengthy illness.
Readers React to 'Looking Ahead' Series, Other Stories
In the letters to the editor for the Jan. 8 edition of BH Daily, readers react to "Looking Ahead" series and other recent stories.
TwinSpires Suit in Michigan Could Impact Many States
Industry Voices: A 6th Circuit decision involving the Interstate Horse Racing Act could have wide-ranging impact beyond Michigan on regulators, horsemen, and purses.
Governor Reappoints Hudnut, Castellanos to CHRB
Thomas Hudnut and Damascus Castellanos have been reappointed to the California Horse Racing Board by governor Gavin Newsom.
Registration Open for 'Winsday' Non-Profits
Submissions are now open for local charitable organizations to participate in "Winsday" during Kentucky Derby Week at Churchill Downs April 29.
Milestones Push Birzer, Mojica to Jockeys of the Week
Veteran riders Alex Birzer and Orlando Mojica each earned career milestones, leading to the panel of racing experts voting the pair Jockeys of the Week for Dec. 29-Jan. 4.
Registration Open for TOBA Spring Clinic in Ocala
The Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association announces the full schedule and the opening of registration for its 2026 Spring Pedigree and Conformation Clinic March 9-10 at Ocala Breeders' Sales.