Letters to the Editor: Breeders' Cup Ideas
Letters to the Editor for the Feb. 5 edition of BloodHorse Daily.
Stakes Double Earns Gutierrez Jockey of the Week
Mario Gutierrez won the Kitten's Joy Stakes and the Sweetest Chant Stakes at Gulfstream Park Jan. 31 aboard Brian Lynch trainees Thousandsticks and Sister Troienne, earning him Jockey of the Week honors for Jan. 26-Feb. 1.
Intrepido Again Faces Baffert Barrage in Lewis
Intrepido, trained by Jeff Mullins, defeated Desert Gate and Plutarch in the 2025 American Pharoah Stakes (G1) and is scheduled to meet them again in the Robert B. Lewis Stakes (G3) Feb. 7 at Santa Anita Park.
Radio, TV Coverage Schedule of Busy Derby Prep Weekend
Schedule for racing on radio, television, streaming, as compiled by America's Best Racing.
Iroquois Steeplechase, Jockey Club UK Renew Partnership
The Iroquois Steeplechase announced Feb. 4 the renewal of its partnership with The Jockey Club UK, reaffirming a shared commitment to excellence in jump racing and the continued strengthening of ties between American and British steeplechasing.
Well-Prepared Intrepido the Choice in Robert B. Lewis
Mike Curry, of America's Best Racing, sees Intrepido as the pick for the Robert B. Lewis Stakes (G3) Feb. 7 at Santa Anita Park while Robusta could pull the upset.
Reid Has Stakes-Winning Mailata in Line for Withers
In late December, trainer Butch Reid had a tough decision to make. Should he run his promising now-3-year-old Mailata in the Jerome Stakes Jan. 3 at Aqueduct Racetrack or the Dec. 30 Parx Future Stars Stakes at his home base…
Derby Week Opening Day Moved to Afternoon, Sunday Added
The first day of racing at Churchill Downs in advance of the Kentucky Derby April 25 will be moved to the afternoon after being held at night since 2011. Additionally, a Sunday card will be added to Derby Week April…
Turfway Park Cancels Feb. 4 Card
The cancellation comes one day after the track had announced it's Feb. 4-5 cards would begin at 1 p.m. EST, rather than the normal 5:55 p.m. start time.