StarWatch: Life Is Good
In this episode of StarWatch, Greg Martin of Britton Peak discusses a pair of Life Is Good 2YOs that he will consign in the upcoming spring sales. Listen as he speaks high volumes of both young horses, as well as…
Inglis Digital USA to Offer Florida Derby Sale
Inglis Digital USA will partner with 1/ST to create a unique opportunity to get in the action ahead of Gulfstream Park’s signature Kentucky Derby (G1) prep by debuting the Florida Derby Sale.
HISA Highlights Risk Factors for Hindlimb Fractures
The advisory on risk factors and prevention of hindlimb fractures is the third equine health advisory issued by the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority, which seeks to prevent catastrophic injury by sharing insights from its database.
Trainer Parra Suspended, Fined for Two Drug Positives
Florida-based trainer Hernan Parra has been suspended 15 days and fined $2,500 for two dexamethasone positive test results in two horses.
CHRB Rejects Proposed Race Dates in Northern California
Meeting Feb. 26 in Arcadia, Calif., the California Horse Racing Board declined to award 2026 race dates for Tehama District Fair and the Humboldt County Fair, both of which had sought a resumption of racing in Northern California.
Autumn Glow Aims to Stay Perfect in Verry Elleegant
Autumn Glow bids to make history in the Verry Elleegant Stakes (G1) Feb. 28 at Randwick Racecourse. The Chris Waller-trained daughter of The Autumn Sun has won her first nine starts, and will emulate Black Caviar if she can win her…
Handicapping Three Derby Preps Around the Country
J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Gotham (G3), Fountain of Youth (G2), and Rebel (G2).
Letters to the Editor: Lasix Exemption Should Continue
Letters to the Editor, Feb. 26 edition of BloodHorse Daily
Vasquez Reaches Milestone, Earns Jockey of the Week
Vazquez won his 500th race at Oaklawn Park Feb. 20, becoming just the 11th rider to reach that number of local wins. His total of 13 wins for the week vaulted him to the top of the Oaklawn jockey standings.
Grand Slam Smile Goes for Graded Win in Buena Vista
An eight-time stakes winner, primarily against California-bred competition, Grand Slam Smile enters off back-to-back stakes wins for trainer Sean McCarthy.