TPA to Honor Johnson With Big Sport of Turfdom Award
The Turf Publicists of America announces that the 2025 Big Sport of Turfdom award will be presented to social media influencer Griffin Johnson.
Irad Ortiz, Corbett Share Jockey of The Week Honors
Five-time Eclipse Award winner Irad Ortiz Jr., with a total of 15 wins for the week, and journeyman jockey Glenn Corbett, with two stakes victories at Turf Paradise, tied for Jockey of the Week Nov. 10-16.
Cape Flying Championship Joins BC Challenge Series
A trio of world-class races at Kenilworth Racecourse in South Africa will anchor a blockbuster qualifying day Jan. 10 for the 2026 Breeders' Cup World Championships via the Breeders' Cup Challenge Series: Win and You're In.
Study: Aging Causes Blood Vessel Loss in Horse Tendons
A new study from the Royal Veterinary College has identified that aging causes a significant loss of blood vessels in the tendons of horses.
Champion Steeplechaser Snap Decision Retired at Age 11
Snap Decision, the champion steeplechase horse of 2024 and the second-leading earner in United States steeplechase history, has been retired by owner Bruton Street-US and trainer Jack Fisher.
Woodbine Moves Up Post Times Nov. 21-22
To better accommodate extra races to be run following recent weather cancellations, Woodbine has moved up the first post time for their Nov. 21-22 cards.
Churchill Downs Unveils Art of Kentucky Derby 152
Churchill Downs Racetrack has revealed the official mint julep glass and "Art of the Kentucky Derby" for the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby (G1). Both were designed by Kentucky native Grayson Reynolds.
Dominant Maryland Sire Great Notion Pensioned
Great Notion, a 25-year-old son of Elusive Quality, is an eight-time leading sire in Maryland. He has been pensioned at Northview Stallion Station, his home for more than two decades.
Del Mar Cancels Nov. 21 Card Due to Expected Rain
With heavy rain in the forecast, Del Mar announced they will cancel the Nov. 21 card and add a race day Nov. 24.