Jose D'Angelo on Bentornato
Jose D'Angelo sends out 2025 Breeders' Cup Sprint (G1) winner Bentornato in the Dubai Golden Shaheen (G1) March 28 at Meydan. Video courtesy of Dubai Racing Club.
Ortiz, Sharp Repeat Atop Fair Grounds Standings
Repeat champions, record-setting performances, and national implications highlighted the 2025-26 meet at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots, as trainer Joe Sharp and jockey Jose Ortiz led a standout 154th racing season at the New Orleans oval.
Siegel to Receive Ed Friendly Industry Service Award
The Thoroughbred Owners of California has named Samantha Siegel as this year's recipient of the Ed Friendly Industry Service Award. The award honors individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the Thoroughbred racing industry.
Skippylongstocking Climbing Back Up NTRA Rankings
Following a dominant 5 1/4-length win in the $500,000 Essex Handicap March 21 at Oaklawn Park, Daniel Alonso's Skippylongstocking is climbing his way back up the leaderboard in the National Thoroughbred Racing Association's Top Thoroughbred Poll.
'Traditionalist' Arvin Leads Keeneland to New Heights
Keeneland president and CEO Shannon Arvin initiated and oversaw the largest capital project in Keeneland history at a cost of approximately $93 million. Fans attending the spring meet will have the opportunity to admire the effort.
Emerging Market, Pavlovian Join Derby Dozen
Byron King's Top 12 on the Road to the Kentucky Derby, presented by Spendthrift Farm.
Wathnan Racing Hopes for Dubai Sequel From Hit Show
Last year's longshot Dubai World Cup (G1) winner Hit Show is back for Wathnan Racing in the 2026 edition of the March 28 race at Meydan Racecourse.
Barajas Returns to Ellis Park as Track Superintendent
Veteran track superintendent Javier Barajas has rejoined Ellis Park, returning to a role he previously held in 2020.
King Reviews Louisiana Derby, Previews Upcoming Action
Byron King reviews the Louisiana Derby (G2) from Fair Grounds and previews the March 28 prep races on the Road to the Kentucky Derby.
Improving Safety: EID Documents Record Low Fatalities
The rate of fatal injury in Thoroughbred racing in 2025 was 1.07 per 1,000 starts, which is the lowest rate since the Equine Injury Database began in 2009. The rate of fatal injury decreased 3.6% from 2024 and is down…