Talk to Me Jimmy Posts Loud Victory in Withers
Recent times have been difficult for trainer Rudy Rodriguez, but there was a much different feeling Feb. 6 as he watched the stretch run of the $200,000 Withers Stakes at Aqueduct Racetrack.
Baffert Aims for More Success in Robert B. Lewis Stakes
The Road, presented by Gainesway and WinStar Farm
Former Lukas Trainee Lemon Muffin a Longshot in Lukas
Lemon Muffin, a former D. Wayne Lukas trainee, will face 2025 Breeders' Cup Filly and Mare Sprint (G1) winner Splendora in the $200,000 D. Wayne Lukas Stakes (G2) at Santa Anita Park Feb. 7.
Frigid Temperatures Cause Weekend Racing Cancellations
Due to frigid temperatures and windy conditions, Aqueduct Racetrack, Laurel Park, and Charles Town have preemptively canceled racing Feb. 7. Aqueduct also canceled racing Feb. 8
Canterbury Park Announces 2026 Stakes Schedule
Canterbury Park announced Feb. 5, the 2026 Thoroughbred stakes schedule for its 51-day race meet that runs May 23-Sept. 19. The schedule includes 23 stakes and named allowances totaling $1.1 million in purses.
Tickets for Breeders' Cup at Keeneland on Sale April 21
Tickets for the 2026 Breeders' Cup World Championships at Keeneland will go on sale to the general public on Tuesday, April 21.
1/ST, Arranca TV Launch Spanish Horse Racing Channel
1/ST announced a new partnership with Arranca TV Feb. 5, launching a dedicated Spanish-language horse racing channel on YouTube designed to deliver live race coverage, analysis, and original programming to Spanish-speaking fans.
Southwest Stakes Next Test for Strategic Risk
After two runaway wins in ungraded stakes, Strategic Risk steps into graded company and a $1 million spotlight Feb. 6 in the Southwest Stakes (G3) at Oaklawn Park.
Stakes Preview: Southwest and Withers
Greg Wolf and Sara Elbadwi look ahead at the Southwest Stakes at Oaklawn & Withers Stakes at Aqueduct.