Industry Leaders Put Their Support Behind SAFE Act
1/ST president Aidan Butler implores the Thoroughbred industry to put its support behind the SAFE Act, showing a "firm commitment to equine welfare."
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1/ST president Aidan Butler implores the Thoroughbred industry to put its support behind the SAFE Act, showing a "firm commitment to equine welfare."
For the 152nd Kentucky Derby (G1), oddsmaker Nick Tammaro's current projection lists Renegade at 9-2, Commandment at 5-1, and Further Ado at 6-1.
Melbourne Cup (G1) winner Half Yours is on track to resume in the All Aged Stakes (G1) at Randwick Racecourse April 18, with connections mapping an ambitious and somewhat unconventional return against elite weight-for-age opposition.
Fasig-Tipton has cataloged 143 entries for its April Digital Sale. Bidding is now open and will close April 21 beginning at 2 p.m. ET.
BloodHorse MarketWatch's annual list of the top North American broodmare sires by their Average Earnings Index.
J. Keeler Johnson shares a trio of longshots to consider in the 2026 Kentucky Derby.
At the end of the third session of the Ocala Breeders' Sales Spring 2-Year-Olds in Training Sale, Monique Delk, on behalf of Vincent Viola's St. Elias Stable, went to $925,000 to secure a speedy daughter of Liam's Map.
Hip 840, a filly by Bolt d'Oro out of grade 2-placed, grade 3 winner Gas Station Sushi, becomes the fourth seven-figure sale during the Ocala Breeders' Sales Spring 2-Year-Olds in Training Sale, after Bill Childs bought her for $1.3 million.
Tommy Wente Jr. celebrated a career-defining moment at the OBS Spring 2-Year-Olds in Training Sale April 16. His homebred Speaker's Corner colt, co-bred with Scott Stephens, drew an $875,000 bid—the highest price ever for a homebred sold by Wente.
Sovereignty and Journalism are not alone in the April 18 Oaklawn Handicap (G2) as competitors with Kentucky Derby (G1) experience. Publisher and White Abarrio also raced in the first leg of the Triple Crown with less distinction.