Slay the Day Takes Limestone in Record-Setting Fashion
Slay the Day takes the April 10 Limestone Stakes (G3T) at Keeneland, setting a new stakes record for trainer Brian Lynch and owner Flying Dutchmen Breeding and Racing.
To Win the Derby, a Jock Needs All the Right Moves
In this week's On Racing: More than any other major race, blind luck plays a disproportionate role in the outcome of the Kentucky Derby. Rarely does a rider on a horse with a solid chance going in emerge from a…
Ka Ying Rising Continues to Top World Rankings
Hong Kong-based Ka Ying Rising, now a winner of 19 consecutive races, remains atop the latest Longines World's Best Racehorse Rankings released April 9.
Dewhurst Winner Gewan Suffers Fatal Training Injury
Andrew Balding announced the death of Dewhurst Stakes (G1) winner Gewan after the colt sustained a fatal injury during a racecourse gallop April 9 at Kempton Park.
MHBA Yearling Show Set for June 28
The Maryland Horse Breeders Association's 92nd annual show of Thoroughbred yearlings has been scheduled for June 28, starting at 10 a.m. at the Maryland State Fairgrounds in Timonium.
Former Tattoo Artist Rivera Inking Name as a Jockey
Dalila Rivera is quite familiar with inking names as she spent the early stages of her career as a tattoo artist in her native Puerto Rico. Lately, the 27-year-old apprentice jockey has etched her name among the riding colony of…
Tejano Twist Seeks Elusive Count Fleet Win
Recent Whitmore Stakes (G3) winner Tejano Twist will look to secure his third consecutive victory at Oaklawn Park April 11 in the $500,000 Count Fleet Sprint Handicap (G3).
Undefeated Grade 1 Winner Cavalieri Retired
Speedway Stables announced April 9 that its undefeated grade 1 winner Cavalieri will be retired from racing.
Golden Pal's Skara Brae Victorious at Keeneland
Trainer Wesley Ward improved to 3-for-3 in 4 1/2-furlong maiden races at Keeneland this spring when Skara Brae, a daughter of Ashford Stud first-crop sire Golden Pal, scored a front-running 4 1/2-length victory in the April 9 opener.
Racing Hall of Fame to Hold Behind-the-Scenes Tours
The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame announces behind-the-scenes farm tours.