Maiden Watch: Thunderously Makes Noise in Debut
Maiden Watch: Thunderously makes noise in his two-turn debut at Gulfstream Park. Powered by Family and Touch of Fire also impress around two turns at Fair Grounds Racecourse and Slots.
Bowen Posthumously to Receive Eclipse Award of Merit
The late Ed Bowen will be honored with the Eclipse Award of Merit in recognition of a lifetime of outstanding achievement in the Thoroughbred industry.
First Foals Arrive for Auguste Rodin and City Of Troy
The first foals by Coolmore's group 1-winning 2-year-olds and Epsom Derby (G1) heroes Auguste Rodin and City of Troy arrived Jan. 12.
Nitrogen Arrives at Oaklawn Ahead of 4YO Season
D. J. Stables homebred Nitrogen, a finalist for Eclipse champion 3-year-old filly, arrived at Oaklawn Park Jan. 11 ahead of her 4-year-old campaign.
Old Friends 2026 Tour Reservations Now Open
Old Friends, the Thoroughbred retirement farm in Georgetown, Ky. announced that reservations for 2026 tours are now open.
Deep Cast of 3-Year-Olds Awaits Chip Honcho in Lecomte
The Dec. 20 Gun Runner Stakes at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots proved closely matched. A month later on Jan. 17, the next leg of the stakes series for current 3-year-olds there, $250,000 Lecomte Stakes (G3), appears equally competitive.
HISA Lifts Suspension of NY-Based Trainer Rodriguez
The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority and Rudy Rodriguez have reached an agreement to lift the New York-based trainer's provisional suspension Jan. 14.
Just a Touch Back at Fair Grounds for Louisiana Stakes
Making his first start since July, Just a Touch seeks his first graded win in the $175,000 Louisiana Stakes (G3) at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots Jan. 17.
Sadler Elected President of CA Thoroughbred Trainers
Trainer John Sadler has been elected president of the board of directors of California Thoroughbred Trainers, succeeding Eoin Harty, who has served in that capacity since 2019 and remains a director.