Shisospicy Being Pointed to Middle East Campaign
Shisospicy is set to begin her 2026 season in Saudi Arabia, competing in the 1351 Turf Sprint (G2T) on Saudi Cup (G1) night Feb. 14.
Maryland Jockey Club Reports 2025 Handle Increase
Fresh off a successful 2025 season, The Maryland Jockey Club rings in the New Year Jan. 9, the opening day of the Laurel Park winter meet. In 2025, there were 1,109 races over 119 live racing days at Laurel Park…
Breeders' Cup Announces International Challenge Races
Fourteen countries on five continents will host races from the Breeders' Cup Challenge Series: Win and You're In as the international qualifier for the Breeders' Cup World Championships enters its 20th year in 2026.
Britain, Ireland to Benefit From Expanded World Pool
Britain and Ireland are on course to benefit from additional World Pool meetings this year as part of an expanded fixture list, pending Hong Kong government approval.
First Reported Foal a Colt for Spendthrift's Dornoch
Spendthrift Farm's multiple grade 1 winner Dornoch sired his first reported foal Jan. 7 when a colt was born at Taylor Made Farm near Nicholasville, Ky.
Experience Aids Dickstein With Eclipse-Winning Photo
Skip Dickstein recognized at the start of the Aug. 31 Jockey Club Gold Cup Stakes (G1) that something unusual was about to happen. His image of Irad Ortiz Jr. unseated from Mindframe earns him a second Eclipse Award for outstanding…
Leo O'Brien, Trainer of Fourstardave, Dies at 85
The New York Racing Association reports multiple grade 1 winner Leo O'Brien—trainer of New York-bred millionaires Fourstardave, Fourstars Allstar, and Irish Linnet—died Jan. 8 at the age of 85 following a lengthy illness.
Readers React to 'Looking Ahead' Series, Other Stories
In the letters to the editor for the Jan. 8 edition of BH Daily, readers react to "Looking Ahead" series and other recent stories.
TwinSpires Suit in Michigan Could Impact Many States
Industry Voices: A 6th Circuit decision involving the Interstate Horse Racing Act could have wide-ranging impact beyond Michigan on regulators, horsemen, and purses.
Governor Reappoints Hudnut, Castellanos to CHRB
Thomas Hudnut and Damascus Castellanos have been reappointed to the California Horse Racing Board by governor Gavin Newsom.