Risen Star Will Determine Where Paladin Roams Next
In this week's On Racing: Peter Brant is on the Kentucky Derby (G1) trail again with the Gun Runner colt Paladin, who is entered in the Risen Star Stakes (G2) Feb. 14.
Shirreffs, Trainer of Zenyatta, Dies at Age 80
John Shirreffs, who trained Zenyatta to a Hall of Fame career and saddled Giacomo to win the 2005 Kentucky Derby (G1), died in his sleep Feb. 12 at his home in Arcadia, Calif. He was 80.
Expanded International Kentucky Derby Path Earns Notice
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Letters to the Editor: THA Calls for Changes to HISA
Letters to the Editor for the Feb. 12 edition of BloodHorse Daily includes a submission from the Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association requesting changes from the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority.
Baffert Horses Face Another Late-Race Test in Saudi Cup
Bob Baffert's horses have found heartbreak in the final 100 meters of the Saudi Cup (G1) and will have to overcome that late-race challenge again Feb. 14 against a rival who has mastered that task.
Americans Hold Strong Hand in Riyadh Dirt Sprint
While the $20 million Saudi Cup (G1) and the $1.5 million Saudi Derby (G3) at King Abdulaziz Racecourse feature American-trained runners or owned interests, other races on the Saudi Cup undercard also include notable U.S. representatives.
American, Japanese Runners to Battle in Saudi Derby
The Saudi Derby (G3) is a new addition to the Churchill Downs competitions seeking to lure foreigners to the Kentucky Derby (G1) but also has attracted some American 3-year-olds looking for an optional route to Louisville, Ky.
Hit Show to Launch New Season in Mineshaft Stakes
After finishing as the leading earner of any North American-trained horse in 2025 when earnings in the Middle East are included, Hit Show will chart a familiar path when he opens his 6-year-old season Feb. 11.
The Jockey Club Recognizes Top T.I.P. Horses
The Jockey Club Thoroughbred Incentive Program recognized the top 10 T.I.P.-registered Thoroughbreds at the eight levels of the U.S. Eventing Association's Leaderboard.