Derby Continues to Lean Into High-End Experiences
Dollars and Sense with Frank Angst notes Churchill Downs plans more major renovations as it continues to lean into high-end experiences during Kentucky Derby week.
So Close to Derby Dream, Life on the Also-Eligible List
Horsemen are plenty familiar with entering horses in races only to land on the also-eligible list, but hopes, concerns, and pressures rocket to another level when that also-eligible list is for the $5 million Kentucky Derby (G1).
Trainer Glatt’s Path to Kentucky Derby With So Happy
The emotional story that follows the Santa Anita Derby (G1) winner into the Kentucky Derby (G1). Video courtesy of America's Best Racing.
International Thoroughbred Breeders’ Federation Conference To Take Place In France
The International Thoroughbred Breeders' Federation will host the biennial conference in France from May 5 to 10. The event will bring together key stakeholders from the industry across 27 countries, along with international organisations such as the FIAH, American Racing…
A HERF Horse is Thriving at Denali, Thanks to the Empty Stall Challenge
It was only a few days ago, on April 21 to be exact, that a horse racing at Thistledown sustained a slab fracture during morning training. That didn't mean that he had to be euthanized, but it could have. With…
Andre Fabre Books Oisin Murphy For 1,000 Guineas Ride Aboard My Highness
Andre Fabre has snapped up champion jockey Oisin Murphy to ride My Highness (Ghaiyyath) in the Betfred 1,000 Guineas on Sunday. Fabre, who last won the fillies' Classic in 2014 with Miss France, moved quickly once he knew Murphy would…
Domina Ignis Takes Elmalka Route to Guineas
It has been done before: victory at Southwell in November, third in the Fred Darling, win the 1,000 Guineas. That was the route taken by the Roger Varian-trained Elmalka (Kingman) two years ago when she won the fillies' Classic at…
Preakness Next for 2025 Champagne Winner Napoleon Solo
Trainer Chad Summers said April 27 that 2025 Champagne Stakes (G1) winner Napoleon Solo is aimed for the May 16 Preakness Stakes (G1), a decision reached after weighing options with owner Al Gold of Gold Square.
Owner/Breeder Burns of Mount Joy Stables Dies at 78
As Mount Joy Stables and in partnerships, Brian Burns bred and/or raced about 300 winners and as an owner earned more than $5.2 million. He campaigned grade 1-placed, grade 2 winner Smooth Air, a homebred that took him to the…
HRRN's 'Derby Countdown' Show Schedule
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 8-10 a.m. EST, hosts Bobby Neuman and Jude Feld broadcast live from the Churchill Downs barn area, visiting with owners, trainers, jockeys, and handicappers about Kentucky Oaks and Kentucky Derby horses.