2025 Breeders' Cup at Del Mar Has $125M Economic Impact
The total industry out economic impact of the Breeders' Cup World Championships at Del Mar was published in a newly released independent study conducted by Sport Management Research Institute.
Maryland-Bred Summer Bonus Program Rises to $700,000
The bonus program is designed to support Maryland-bred horses racing at Colonial Downs and Delaware Park during Maryland's live racing hiatus. The 2026 program will run from July 3 through Aug. 23, aligning with the Laurel Park summer break.
Dosage Adds 23 New 'Chefs-de-Race' for North America
Steve Roman, who developed the Dosage Profiles, has returned from a 10-year hiatus to manage the system and keep it fresh and useful for American racing. Roman is working to update the system with Ken Kush.
OBS April Sale Poised to Keep March Momentum Rolling
Fresh off a record-breaking March Sale, Ocala Breeders' Sales is set to continue the momentum with its Spring 2-Year-Olds in Training Sale being held April 14-17. A total of 1,124 juveniles have been cataloged for the four-day sale.
Russell and Helen Foutz Distaff Stakes: Corrina Corrina
Russell and Helen Foutz Distaff Stakes
Betz's Kentucky Arrival Led to Lifetime Success
When Light Won Up won the $103,000 Sweet Life Stakes at Santa Anita Park in February, the $200,000 2024 Keeneland September Yearling Sale graduate joined an impressive roster of stakes winners bred (and sold) by Bill Betz and partners.
BloodHorse MarketWatch: Into Mischief KY Derby Insights
Pedigree analyst Jay Leimbach delves into the pedigrees of Into Mischief's three Kentucky Derby (G1) winners. Spendthrift Farm's seven-time leading North American sire could make Derby history if one of his sons wears the blanket of roses.
Sir Delius Shines in Queen Elizabeth Victory
Sir Delius proved his rare quality beyond doubt in taking the Queen Elizabeth Stakes (G1) as Autumn Glow's winning streak came to a decisive end April 11 at Randwick Racecourse.
Star Anise Wins First Leg of Japan Filly Triple Crown
Star Anise looked every bit the budding star in winning the Oka Sho (Japanese One Thousand Guineas, G1T) April 12 at Hanshin Racecourse, the first leg of the Japanese fillies Triple Crown.