Forever Young Safe in Dubai Despite Growing Conflict
Trainer Yoshito Yahagi's racing stable provided an update March 2 on Forever Young and another of Yahagi's pupils, American Stage, a 4-year-old son of Into Mischief.
BH Monday: Cox Takes Fountain of Youth with Commandment
On the March 2 episode of BloodHorse Monday: Brad Cox discusses Commandment's victory in the Fountain of Youth Stakes (G2) and provides updates on other Kentucky Derby/Oaks prospects. Eric Hamelback previews the National HBPA conference March 3-7.
TERF Opens 2026 Grant Awards Cycle
Grant applications will be accepted now through April 1 for applications about equine education and scholarship support and June 30 for research grant funding applications.
Class President Fights Off Silent Tactic to Win Rebel
In a thrilling stretch duel, Class President was able to fend off Silent Tactic to win the $1 million Rebel Stakes (G2) at Oaklawn Park March 1 in his first start around two turns.
Jockey Davis' Injury Comeback on Display at Gulfstream
Less than four months after being seriously injured in a frightening on-track accident, jockey Dylan Davis' comeback is in full swing at Gulfstream Park.
Explora Powers to Thrilling Honeybee Stakes Victory
In a display of heart and determination, Explora secured her first graded stakes win of 2026 in the $750,000 Honeybee Stakes (G3) at Oaklawn Park, earning 50 points on the Road to the Kentucky Oaks.
Commandment Aims to Fulfill Derby Dream for Pokoik
Lee Pokoik has spent more than 35 years mastering the art of Thoroughbred breeding, and now he looks toward a historic first: a trip to the Kentucky Derby (G1) to cheer on a star he bred.
TOBA March Member of the Month
On Dec. 28, Usha captured the La Brea Stakes presented by Don Julio (G1) at Santa Anita Park. Bred by Kristen and Matt Esler and Jeff Raine, she is the first grade 1 winner for the Eslers’ Thirty Year Farm,…
Dozens of Jockeys and Trainers Stranded in Gulf Region
Dozens of jockeys and trainers are among thousands of people stranded across the Gulf region as the ongoing conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran has closed large swathes of airspace.
Southwest: Steady Sooner
Ellen Caines has been a part of the Thoroughbred breeding scene in Oklahoma for long enough that it's hard to say when Caines Stallion Station officially started.