Silent Tactic to Arkansas Derby; Sandman Given Break
Silent Tactic will be pointed to the March 28 Arkansas Derby (G1) following his nose loss to Class President in the March 1 Rebel Stakes (G2).
Washington Racing Hall of Fame Announces 2026 Class
Emerald Downs announces renowned publicist Mark Kaufman, 2009 Washington Horse of the Year Reba Is Tops, and legendary claiming horse Maxwell G as 2026 Washington Racing Hall of Fame inductees.
King's Plate, Woodbine Mile Again Top Woodbine Stakes
The 2026 Thoroughbred stakes season at Woodbine kicks off April 18 and ends in December. Notable races include the 167th King's Plate and Woodbine Mile (G1T).
Sovereignty Under Consideration for Oaklawn Handicap
Reigning Horse of the Year Sovereignty continues to progress in his training this winter in South Florida and is under consideration for the April 18 Oaklawn Handicap (G2) for his 4-year-old debut, trainer Bill Mott told FanDuel Racing March 4.
Canada Upgrades Algonquin Stakes to Grade 3 for 2026
The Jockey Club of Canada's Graded Stakes Committee held its annual review of the graded and listed races in Canada, choosing to downgrade the British Columbia Derby from grade 3 to listed status and elevating the Algonquin Stakes to a…
Hawthorne Gets Okay to Begin Track Conversion
Agreement in bankruptcy court allows Hawthorne Race Course to begin conversion of track for spring race meeting.
Stories Highlight the Experience of Being in The Game
Sycamore Bark Thoroughbreds owner Dan Davidson recalls the excitement of watching Save the Trees, who he bred, become a multiple winner, including a maiden win at Keeneland.
The Jockey Club's Dobson Calls for Unity, Ambition
As the keynote speaker at the National Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association conference, Everett Dobson, chairman of The Jockey Club, called for more cooperation in moving the sport forward.
Davis Back in the Saddle After Serious Injuries
When jockey Dylan Davis entered the starting gate with Army Officer for the eighth race at Gulfstream Park Feb. 28, it was something he had done more than 12,000 times in his career. But this time it was different.
R Disaster Looks for Redemption in Hurricane Bertie
Trainer Saffie Joseph Jr. will send out a quintet of fillies and mares in the $175,000 Hurricane Bertie Stakes (G3), led by 2025 Gallant Bloom Stakes (G2) winner R Disaster. This will be the 2026 racing debut for the daughter…