Merrill C. Roberts Overnight Handicap: Ekati Flatter
Merrill C. Roberts Overnight Handicap
Gun Runner Has Successful Weekend as Sire
In this week's Porter on Pedigrees, Gun Runner signaled that his current classic crop has the potential to carry him into the leading sire fight, highlighted by Further Ado dominating the Blue Grass Stakes (G1).
Second Stride Hosts Three Derby Season Fundraisers
Second Stride is inviting the community to celebrate with purpose as the excitement of Kentucky Derby season grows. For the first time, the non-profit organization will host a series of three spring fundraising events.
ABR's Pre-Preakness Party Returns May 14
America's Best Racing announced the return of its 11th annual Pre-Preakness Party May 14 at Laurel Park. Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance and The Jockey Club Safety Net Foundation have been named as the event's primary charitable beneficiaries.
Renegade, Commandment Hold Top Spots on NTRA Poll
After the last major prep race weekend before the Kentucky Derby (G1), Renegade and Commandment retain the top two spots on the weekly National Thoroughbred Racing Association poll of top 3-year-olds.
Lukas, Cella Join Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame
On April 10, Louis Cella, president of Oaklawn Park, and Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas will be honored together as members of the Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame.
Half Sister to Vavha Breaks Her Maiden at Keeneland
The half sister to multiple graded stakes winner Vahva, Where Luck Lives breaks her maiden at Keeneland.
Fairmount Increases Purses for 2026 Season by $500k
Fairmount Park breaks from the gate this April with a $500,000 increase in its total purse amount for the 2026 racing season.
Homegrown Heroes: Wesley Purcell
In the first episode of Homegrown Heroes, Wesley Purcell, broodmare manager at Claiborne Farm for over 20 years, reflects on how the farm has influenced his career and life.