Top Colts From 2025 Clash in Japanese Guineas
Top 2-year-old colts from 2025 clash again in the Satsuki Sho (Japanese Two Thousand Guineas, G1T) April 19 at Nakayama Racecourse.
Canada's Chief Steward Anderson Dies
The Jockey Club of Canada announced April 17 the death of chief steward Doug Anderson. He recently received a 2025 Special Sovereign Award.
Mott on Sovereignty Starting Season in Oaklawn Handicap
Hall of Fame trainer Bill Mott discusses reigning Horse of the Year Sovereignty April 17 as he prepares to make his 4-year-old debut in the $1.25 million Oaklawn Handicap (G2) at Oaklawn Park.
Lows Go to $1.6M for Girvin Filly at OBS
Near the end of the final session of the Ocala Breeders' Sales 2-Year-Olds in Training Sale, Jacob West secured a fast filly by Girvin for $1.6 million on behalf of Robert and Lawana Low.
Woodbine Kicks Off 128-Day Season April 18
Woodbine begins its 128-day Thoroughbred racing season April 18 with a seven-race card. Forty-five horses are entered on opening day, and 40 are in seven races April 19.
NTRA Honors Retiring McConnell With Statesman Award
The National Thoroughbred Racing Association presents the first NTRA Statesman of the Year Award to retiring Senator Mitch McConnell. The award recognizes a lawmaker who has worked to improve the Thoroughbred racing industry.
Three Amigos Secures Early Voting Filly for $850K
Three Amigos struck for a speedy filly by first-crop sire Early Voting during the final day of the Ocala Breeders' Sales Spring 2-Year-Olds in Training Sale April 17. Donato Lanni, bidding on behalf of Three Amigos, went to $850,000 for…
McCarthy Feels Journalism is Suited to Oaklawn
Journalism lost the first two rounds to Sovereignty, but those matches were in 2025. Round 3 is April 18 at Oaklawn Park where the now-4-year-old heavyweights tangle again in the $1.25 million Oaklawn Handicap (G2) for older horses at 1…
Oaklawn Smackdown Turns Up the Heat on 2026 Season
In this week's On Racing, Round 1 of what true fans can only hope is a season-long rivalry takes place April 18 at Oaklawn Park, where the two best 3-year-olds of 2025 emerge at age 4 in the $1.25 million Oaklawn…
Alpine Princess All Heart in Doubledogdare Win
Alpine Princess scores in the Doubledogdare Stakes (G2) April 17 at Keeneland by a nose over post-time favorite Eunomia.