Mor Spirit Dies Due to Colic in South Korea at 13
The fifth-crop sire, acquired by the Korea Thoroughbred Breeders Association, had been in Korea less than two months.
Sweetontheladies Relocated to Solera Farm in Florida
John Kasbar announced Feb. 4 the return of third-crop sire Sweetontheladies to Florida. The multiple stakes winner and graded stakes performer will stand at Solera Farm near Williston, Fla., for the upcoming 2026 breeding season.
On the Rise: Nick Tomlinson
In this BH monthly interview, Karen M. Johnson profiles young racing personalities.
Turfway Park Moves Feb. 4-5 Cards to 1 P.M. Start
Turfway Park will shift its Feb. 4-5 live racing cards to afternoon programs with a 1 p.m. ET first post in response to single-digit wind chills expected during the evening hours.
Nearly Shoots Into First in NTRA Top 3-Year-Old Poll
After his win in the Holy Bull Stakes (G3), Nearly replaced Todd Pletcher-trained stablemate Ted Noffey in the No. 1 spot on the National Thoroughbred Racing Association's Top 3-Year-Old Poll.
OBS Catalogs 816 for March 2-Year-Olds in Training Sale
Ocala Breeders' Sales has cataloged 816 horses for its 2026 March Sale of 2-Year-Olds in Training, which will be held over three days, March 10-12.
Triple Crown Early Nominations Total 367 Sophomores
International representation included 37 horses from Japan, led by Godolphin's Pyromancer. Hall of Famer Todd Pletcher led all trainers with 31 nominees, followed by Bob Baffert (23), Chad Brown (22), Brad Cox (21), and Daisuke Takayanagi (14).
At a Glance: Withers Stakes
America's Best Racing's Bob Ehalt gives his "At a Glance" analysis of the Withers Stakes at Aqueduct Racetrack.
Charles Town Announces 7.5% Purse Increase
Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races has announced a 7.5% purse increase, effective at the start of the upcoming condition book Feb. 11.