Azeri Top Three Return in Apple Blossom at Oaklawn Park
After solid efforts from the first three under the wire in the March 7 Azeri Stakes (G2), those fillies and mares meet again in the April 11 Apple Blossom Handicap (G1) at Oaklawn Park.
Former Sire The Player Now Stars at KY Horse Park
Former racehorse The Player is one of the newest attractions at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington—a role that is a perfect fit for the personable Thoroughbred. With limited success as a sire, he was gelded and sent to the…
Lush Lips Looks to Extend Win Streak in Jenny Wiley
The 4-year-old British-bred daughter of Ten Sovereigns comes into the Jenny Wiley Stakes (G1T) off a three-race win streak in graded stakes, including the Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup Stakes (G1T) last fall at Keeneland.
Industry Experts Share Thoughts on Sire Landscape
The List: An Update and Review of the Top 25 General Sires List Rankings
Ka Ying Rising, Lucky Sweyness Prevail in Hong Kong
Ka Ying Rising extended his winning streak to 19 with a victory in the Sprint Cup (G2) April 6 at Sha Tin Racecourse in Hong Kong while Lucky Sweynesse found new life as a sprinter, winning the Chairman's Trophy (G2).
BH Monday: Toffey on Further Ado's Blue Grass Romp
On the April 6 episode of BloodHorse Monday: Spendthrift Farm's Ned Toffey discusses Further Ado's victory in the Blue Grass. Louie Rabaut and Joe Perez give reactions from Keeneland, Sean Collins and Bob Ehalt talk the final Aqueduct Wood Memorial.
Ghaiyyath's Offspring Flexing Their Muscles
A sensational start to 2026 around the world for Ghaiyyath extended to Europe as the promising Gethin gained a first listed victory in the April 6 Magnolia Stakes at Kempton.
Harsh Winter Shows in First Quarter Handle, Race Days
The cancellation of multiple cards throughout the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic show in the first quarter economic indicators from Equibase, which show declines in race days, field size, and wagering.
More Testing for Forced Entry, Otherwise Appears Fine
The graded stakes winner by Charlatan was pulled up in the Santa Anita Oaks (G2) after apparently hitting herself during the break. Trainer Bob Baffert said she will undergo more diagnostics but otherwise appears to be fine.
Grade 1 Winner Hope Road Retired from Racing
Hope Road, a grade 1-winning homebred for Cicero Farms, will be retired from racing.