Accomplished Florida Trainer Bill Recio Dies at 78
Bill Recio supervised the breaking and training of multiple grade 1 winners, including multiple champion Songbird. Recio and his wife, Lynn, operated Lynnwood Stable near Ocala, Fla.
Fair Grounds Adds Racing March 9, 16 to Current Meet
Inspired by the strong performance of purse sources, Fair Grounds announces the addition of two race dates to the 2025-26 meet. The additional days will be Monday, March 9, and Monday, March 16.
Map of the Moon, Dame Laura Clash in Cincinnati Trophy
The Cincinnati Trophy Stakes will run at Turfway Park on Feb. 20. The field of 11 is headlined by recent Turfway Park winners, Map of the Moon and Dame Laura.
Winick, Trainer of Brocco, Dies at 76
Randy Winick, trainer of the 1993 Breeders' Cup Juvenile (G1) winner Brocco, died Feb. 15 at age 76. He trained many stakes winners throughout his career, including grade 1 winners Dontstop Themusic, Country Queen, Mitterand, and Spence Bay.
2019 Distaff Winner Blue Prize Dies at Age 13
2019 Breeders' Cup Distaff (G1) winner Blue Prize died the evening of Feb. 15 from complications of colic following a troubled foaling, according to Paulick Report. She was 13.
Ed Brown Society Launches Veterinary Cohort
The Ed Brown Society launched the Ed Brown Veterinary Cohort Feb. 11 with the first session of a new, veterinary-focused virtual speaker series.
BH Monday: Remembering John Shirreffs with Mike Smith
On the Feb. 16 episode of BloodHorse Monday: Hall of Fame jockey Mike Smith remembers late trainer John Shirreffs, Louie Rabaut and Sean Collins recap Kentucky Derby (G1) and Kentucky Oaks (G1) prep action.