Kunieda, Trainer of Almond Eye, Retires at Age 70
Trainer Sakae Kunieda is set to retire at age 70 following the weekend of Feb. 22, reaching the mandatory retirement age for Japan Racing Association trainers.
Grade 1 Winner Napoleon Solo Set for Fountain of Youth
Awaiting Napoleon Solo in the the $425,000 Fountain of Youth Stakes (G2) Feb. 28 at Gulfstream Park will be three colts trained by Saffie Joseph Jr. in Bravaro, Bull by the Horns, and Solitude Dude; as well as some first-time…
BloodHorse Accepting Paid Internship Applicants
BloodHorse will accept applications through March 6 for a new paid internship position to work on the leading industry publication's various platforms this summer.
BH Monday: Ennis on Great White's Battaglia Win
On Feb. 23 episode of BloodHorse Monday: Trainer and co-owner John Ennis talks about Great White's victory in the John Battaglia Memorial Stakes, Byron King gives insight to his Derby Dozen rankings, Tod Wojciechowski on new safety measures at OBS.
RV Courting Constitution Hill for Melbourne Cup
Constitution Hill's owner says he has Melbourne on his mind—and Melbourne says it would love to have him.
Pinatubo Filly Sets New Record at Tasmanian Sale
On the evening of Feb. 23, the average sat at AU$36,090—up a huge 53.5% on last year's results. The gross stood at AU$2,815,000—a 44% increase from 12 months ago, despite five fewer lots being sold (78). The median was up…
Sandman, Magnitude Top Razorback Handicap Marquee
Sandman and Magnitude are the only millionaire stakes winners in the expected field of seven for the $500,000 Razorback Handicap being run Feb. 28 at Oaklawn Park.
Pennsylvania-Bred Stakes Offering $1.7M in Purses
This year's Pennsylvania-Bred Stakes Schedule will offer $1.7 million in purses across 20 stakes races. All three of Pennsylvania's racetracks will host stakes.
Breeders' Cup Late Foal Nomination Deadline Feb. 28
Feb. 28 at 11:59 p.m. ET is the last opportunity to nominate foals born in 2025 to the Breeders' Cup program for a one-time late nomination fee of $1,500.
One-Man Play 'Small' Brings Montano Back to Big Apple
Popular entertainment comes from ideas in all shapes and sizes, both large, and, in this case, small. Former jockey and exercise rider Robert Montano has achieved rave reviews for something much different and quite personal.