Local Runner Al Haram Outkicks Shippers in Saudi Derby
Just when the Saudi Derby (G3) looked like a showdown between Japan and the United States, local boy Al Haram steals the show.
Shop Time Wins Jim's Orbit, First Winner for Shoplifted
Shop Time becomes the first winner for his sire Shoplifted in taking the non-black-type Jim's Orbit Stakes at Sam Houston Race Park Feb. 14 in his fourth career start.
Americans Imagination, Reef Runner Win $2M Saudi Races
California shipper Imagination wins the $2 million Riyadh Dirt Sprint (G2) in Saudi Arabia, and Florida's Reef Runner takes the $2 million 1351 Turf Sprint (G2T) there.
Hit Show Runs Downs Accelerize in Mineshaft Stakes
Wathnan Racing's Hit Show—prepping for the March 28 Dubai World Cup (G1), a $12 million race he won in 2025—wins the $242,500 Mineshaft Stakes (G3) Feb. 14 at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots.
Claret Beret Powers to Royal Delta Victory
Trainer Saffie Joseph Jr. emerged with a third straight victory in the $150,000 Royal Delta Stakes (G3) as Miller Racing's Claret Beret posted a dominant victory in the 1 1/16-mile main track event Feb. 14 at Gulfstream Park.
Mesquite Off KY Derby Trail, Future Wagering Suspended
Wagering on Lecomte Stakes (G3) runner-up Mesquite in Pool 4 of the Kentucky Derby Future Wager has been suspended due to a suspected soft tissue injury that removed him from Kentucky Derby consideration.
Asian Racing Conference Calls for Global Cooperation
Asian Racing Conference participants point to global cooperation as a way to combat problems facing the industry.
StarWatch: Mayberry Talks Nashville
April Mayberry of Mayberry Farm discusses her Nashville 2-year-old out of Stella's Dream, who was purchased at last year's Keeneland September Yearling Sale. Listen as she talks about the best characteristics of Nashville's offspring.