Antonucci Appeals Suspension for Lidocaine Violation
Trainer Jena Antonucci has appealed a 15-day suspension and a $1,000 fine issued by the Horseracing Integrity and Welfare Unit after one of her horses, Bee a Queen, showed the presence of a controlled medication, lidocaine.
Always a Runner Gets Up to Win Gazelle
Always well thought of by her owners and trainer Chad Brown, Always a Runner surged late to win the $200,000 Gazelle Stakes (G3) April 4 at Aqueduct Racetrack.
Haulin Ice Named 2025 Arkansas-Bred Horse of the Year
Multiple Oaklawn Park stakes winner Haulin Ice was crowned 2025 Arkansas-bred Horse of the Year during the annual Arkansas Thoroughbred Breeders' and Horsemen's Association banquet April 3 at the Oaklawn Event Center.
BHA Weighing Room Upgrades Will Be 60% Complete by May
It is expected that 60% of weighing room upgrades that were deemed necessary by the British Horseracing Authority will be completed by early May, once more racecourses have started their flat turf seasons.
Catching Up With Old Friends: Bellamy Road
Michael Blowen visits Bellamy Road, the Wood Memorial winner (then a Grade 1), record holder, and Kentucky Derby (G1) contender. He also shares stories from the stunning upset of the 2005 Kentucky Derby.
Further Ado Rolls to Victory in Blue Grass Stakes
Further Ado stamped himself as one of the favorites for the Kentucky Derby (G1) with a dominating performance April 4 in the $1,237,813 Blue Grass Stakes (G1) at Keeneland.
Albus Takes Final Wood Memorial at Aqueduct
Albus scores in the final Wood Memorial (G2) at Aqueduct for trainer Riley Mott and owners Pin Oak Stud.