Whitney, Fourstardave to Leave Mark at Breeders' Cup
In this week's The Challenge, presented by Gainesway, horses competing in the Whitney Stakes (G1) and Fourstardave Stakes (G1T) Aug. 8 figure to leave their mark at the Breeders' Cup this fall, just as they have regularly done through the…
Picking a Price Horse in a Deep Whitney Field
J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the 2026 Whitney (G1) at Saratoga Race Course.
‘Just What We Needed’: Ombudsman Has Key York Prep On July Course
As the prolonged dry spell continues across much of England, Ombudsman had a spin on the grass on Friday morning for the first time since his four-length victory in the Prince of Wales's Stakes at Royal Ascot. Ridden by his…
‘When She Won, I Felt Relief’ – Twirling Aces Marches Forward To Audubon Oaks
Her debut caused something of a minor stir back in June. They bet her so hard at one point that she was the 1-5 favorite against runners with experience, prompting one of Churchill's broadcast co-hosts to wonder if Secretariat was…
Goffs Launches The Chicquita Session At November Breeding Stock Sale
Goffs has launched The Chicquita Session, a new select section within the November Breeding Stock Sale that will offer a curated selection of Europe's most desirable fillies and broodmares. Named after the Classic-winning filly Chicquita, whose €6 million sale at…
Belmont Derby Rematch Looms in Saratoga Derby
If the Saratoga Derby Stakes (G1T) mirrors the Belmont Derby (G1T), get ready for a sensational stretch battle.
Brown Sends Out Three in Bid for First Saratoga Oaks
Given all of the major filly and mare turf stakes that trainer Chad Brown has captured, it's hard to believe he has yet to appear in the winner's circle after the Saratoga Oaks (G2T) for 3-year-old fillies.
BH Daily Letter to the Editor, Aug. 6 Issue
Letters to the editor for the Aug. 6 issue of BloodHorse Daily include a submission critical of the omission of the Preakness (G1) in the recently announced Churchill Downs Inc.-New York Racing Association championship series for 3-year-olds.
Australian Racehorse of the Year Finalists Announced
Racing Australia has announced the finalists for the 2025-26 Australian Racehorse of the Year awards, with Half Yours, Autumn Glow, Via Sistina, Sheza Alibi, and Sir Delius among the contenders for the top honor.