Frost to Step Down as Chief Executive of UK Tote Group
Alex Frost is set to step down as chief executive of the UK Tote Group at the end of 2026 after almost nine years leading the business, with James Coxon appointed as his successor.
Velazquez Named Jockey of the Week
Hall of Famer John Velazquez made the most of his trip for Fall Stars Weekend at Keeneland that included 11 stakes races carded over three days. Five of the stakes races were grade 1. The ageless Velazquez won two as…
Four-Time Grade 1 Winner Nations Pride to Stud in India
Four-time grade/group 1 winner Nations Pride will stand at Sohna Stud in India, which has been taken on by the sons of the late Sultan Singh.
Spendthrift's Yaupon to Stand for $100,000 Next Year
Multiple leading sire Into Mischief holds his place atop the roster at $250,000, and will be joined with six-figure fees by Vekoma and Yaupon at $100,000. Vekoma's fee remains unchanged, while Yaupon's fee rises from $60,000.
The Jockey Club Names Thompson to Head New Role
The Jockey Club announces the appointment of Najja Thompson to a newly created position as director of state breeder and provincial programs.
Primetime Emmy Interest Offered at Championship Sale
Two days before the expected start by Primetime Emmy in the $1 million Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf (G1T) at Keeneland, a 25% interest in the French group 3 winner will be offered Oct. 28 at the third Championship Sale at…
Ag Bullet Aims to Rebound in Franklin
The clock is counting down on the remarkable career of Ag Bullet, but trainer Richard Baltas is hoping there are still two shots in the chamber left to fire. The first of those comes Oct. 11 in the $400,000 Franklin…
G1 Winner, Social Media Star Sandman Retired
2025 Arkansas Derby (G1) winner and social media star Sandman has been retired from racing, according to a social media post by Griffin Johnson, and will stand the 2027 breeding season at Rockridge Stud near Hudson, N.Y.
Silver Ratio Beats Wonder Dean in Japan Dirt Classic
Silver Ratio rallied to win the Oct. 7 Japan Dirt Classic, defeating world travelers Wonder Dean, Finger, and Pyromancer.
Changes Coming for Derby Preps on Belmont Park's Tapeta
The New York Racing Association announces the stakes schedule for the 2026-27 winter meet at Belmont Park, which will include 28 stakes races worth nearly $5.7 million in total purses.