King Reviews Southwest Stakes, Derby Dozen Rankings
BloodHorse news editor Byron King reviews Silent Tactic's come-from-behind victory in the Feb. 6 Southwest Stakes (G3) at Oaklawn Park and the latest rankings in the Derby Dozen.
Prominent Korean Sire Cowboy Cal Dies at 21
During 2021-25, Cowboy Cal was runner-up on Korea's general leading sire list for four years by progeny earnings but would be the leading sire by number of winners in 2022 (76) and by number of wins in 2023 (131).
Legendary Maryland Trainer Leatherbury Dies at 92
Legendary Hall of Fame trainer King Leatherbury died at his home the morning of Feb. 10. He was 92. His horses won 6,508 races and earned $64,693,537. Leatherbury captured 52 training titles in Maryland and four meet titles at Delaware…
Easterly Shines in Gulfstream Maiden Triumph
Easterly and Bless Her both break their maidens at Gulfstream Park to earn recognition for this week's Maiden Watch.
Paladin Follows Familiar Path for Brown in Risen Star
If a Chad Brown-trained 3-year-old son of Gun Runner lining up for the Risen Star Stakes (G2) feels familiar, it's for good reason. Sierra Leone took that path two years ago, and now Paladin is following suit.
HIWU Suspends Ohio Lab Accreditation for Six Months
HIWU's independent Laboratory Expert Group, which evaluates the performance of program laboratories, recommended the suspension of the Ohio lab's probationary accreditation due to nonconformities associated with compliance.
Overlooked Napoleon Solo, Summers Eager to Stun Critics
Here's a Triple Crown question for you. Who is the only undefeated, grade 1-winning on dirt 3-year-old still in training for the Kentucky Derby? No cheating.
Date Released for 2026 Canadian Premier Yearling Sale
The Canadian Thoroughbred Horse Society announced that the 2026 Canadian Premier Yearling Sale will take place Sept. 2 at the Woodbine Sales Pavilion.
Package Buy: Ava's Grace and Yearling Go to Gunderson
Midway through the Feb. 9 Fasig-Tipton Winter Mixed Sale, Marc Gunderson bought the broodmare and foal package he had targeted: multiple graded stakes-placed Ava's Grace for $950,000, and her yearling filly by Into Mischief for $625,000.