Japanese Triple Tiara Heroine Gentildonna Dies at 16(11/26/2025)-Gentildonna became just the fourth filly to win Japan’s Triple Tiara (fillies’ Triple Crown) in her 3-year-old campaign and was crowned Japanese Horse of the Year in 2012 and 2014.
Fourteen Wins Earn Prat Jockey of The Week Honor(11/26/2025)-Reigning Eclipse Award winner Flavien Prat won a total of 14 races last week, including a five-win day Nov. 23 and a sweep of the day’s stakes races. He was voted Jockey of the Week Nov.17-23.
What to Know About and How to Watch the 2025 Japan Cup(11/26/2025)-The Japan Cup is held on turf at a distance of 2,400 meters, or about 1 1/2 miles. It boasts a purse comparable to the Breeders’ Cup Classic, with about 1.09 billion yen equaling about $7.2 million.
Commission Turmoil Underscores Challenges in Minnesota(11/26/2025)-The resignation of Minnesota Racing Commission chair Dr. Camille McArdle highlights issues facing the state’s horse racing and breeding industry, including continued tension between regulators, political leadership, and tribal gaming interests.
Luana Miss Set to Tackle Heavyweights in Winterbottom(11/26/2025)-She may be the small filly taking on some seasoned sprinters, but Trevor Andrews insists Luana Miss is well capable of punching above her light weight as he gets set to unleash his stable star in the Nov. 29 Winterbottom Stakes (G1) at Ascot.
Woodbine to Offer Grants to Support Welfare, Education(11/26/2025)-Woodbine Entertainment announced Nov. 26 the launch of the Woodbine Cares Horsepower Fund, a new grant program designed to support charities and not-for-profit organizations that champion horse welfare and grow the bond between horses and people.
Cox Looks for Back-to-Back Wins in Golden Rod Stakes(11/26/2025)-The $400,000 Golden Rod Stakes (G2) Nov. 29 at Churchill Downs is the next stop on the Road to the Kentucky Oaks. Trainer Brad Cox will look for a second consecutive win with Rags to Riches Stakes winner Life of Joy.
NTRA Hopeful for Industry-Favorable Tax Legislation(11/26/2025)-In its Nov. 26 legislative update, “What’s Racing Through Washington,” the NTRA noted that there has been progress for legislation that would restore the ability of taxpayers with gambling winnings to claim 100% of their losses against the winnings.
HISA Investigates Rodriguez for Vets' List Violations(11/26/2025)-HISA has issued a show-cause notice and is considering a provisional suspension for New York-based trainer Rudy Rodriguez, alleging he failed to provide required veterinary care and diagnostic follow-up for horses placed on the veterinarians’ list.
Kansas' Approval of HHR Paves Road for Racing's Return(11/26/2025)-The state of Kansas approved 1,000 HHR machines, which is a precursor to the return of Thoroughbred racing in the state. While Kansas has not had live Thoroughbred racing since 2008, the goal is for the sport to return in the fall of 2026.
Havana Grey Colt Tops Day 2 of Tatts Foal Sale(11/26/2025)-Bidders practically formed an orderly queue to take a crack at a well-related Havana Grey colt during Day 2 of the Tattersalls December Foal Sale Nov. 26. Haras de Meautry manager Nick Bell went to 260,000 guineas to secure the colt.
Swashbuckling ‘Rising Star’ Oscar’s Hope Nets Jean Lafitte Stakes At Delta Downs(11/26/2025)-Named a ‘TDN Rising Star, presented by Hagyard,’ after a sparkling second-out performance during the summer of Amoss at the Spa Sept. 1 when the colt scored by 5 3/4 lengths, Oscar’s Hope (Twirling Candy) rolled into Delta Downs on low-takeout day for the Jean Lafitte Stakes Wednesday. The 2-year-old was bet down to 30…
Not This Time’s Just A Minute Leaves Kids’ Table On Debut At Churchill(11/26/2025)-Just a Minute (Not This Time–Breaking Beauty, by Into Mischief), who debuted as a 9-2 shot here, set up shop midpack as the field was led by a longshot up the backstretch. The filly made steady progress by sticking to the fence around the far turn. With the rail lane wide open entering the straightaway,…
Barnavara Fairytale Keeps Jones Young(11/26/2025)-He called it a “once-in-a-lifetime” experience, smiling in the Paris sunshine, spry and dapper in his bow tie and blazer. And then he added: “I mean, I’m 90 years old, so I don’t know how much more lifetime there is!” That helped the interview go fairly viral. But there was much else besides: the sheer…
Longines HKIR Feature 22 Group 1 Winners(11/26/2025)-A trio of Hong Kong heavy hitters are among the 22 Group 1 winners signed on for the Longines Hong Kong International Races (HKIR) at Sha Tin on Sunday, December 14. Romantic Warrior (Acclamation) is aiming for his fourth win in the G1 Longines Hong Kong Cup after winning that event the past three years.…
Field of Nine Ready to Put on a ‘Show’ in Loaded Clark(11/26/2025)-Ain’t she a beaut, Clark? A fantastic field of nine, led by 3-1 morning-line favorite and G1 Dubai World Cup hero Hit Show (Candy Ride {Arg}), will line up for the GII Clark S. at Churchill Downs on Black Friday. The Wathnan Racing colorbearer defeated last year’s re-opposing Clark winner Rattle N Roll (Connect) by…
Daughter Of Breeders’ Cup Heroine Queen’s Trust In Line For Chelmsford Bow(11/26/2025)-Observations on the European Racing Scene turns the spotlight on the best European races of the day, highlighting well-bred horses early in their careers, horses of note returning to action and young runners that achieved notable results in the sales ring. Thursday’s Observations features a daughter of a Breeders’ Cup winner. 16.30 Chelmsford City, £8,000,…
Havana Grey Colt Headlines Fierce Trade During Second Session at Tattersalls at 260,000gns(11/26/2025)-If Tuesday’s opening session of the December Foal Sale at Tattersalls was all about Dragon Symbol, then Wednesday was the day that the young upstart received a sharp warning should he wish to assume the throne as Whitsbury Manor Stud kingpin, with the present incumbent, Havana Grey, taking his turn to play the starring role…
ThoroughBid November Sale Topped By Ledecka(11/26/2025)-The Scorpion mare Ledecka (lot 19) topped the ThoroughBid November sale at £30,000 on Wednesday. Placed in two starts in National Hunt Flat races, the five-year-old mare is from the family of G3 Queen’s Vase winner Silver Wedge (Silver Hawk). She was offered by Beatbush Farm and picked up by Red Racing. Pour Les…
Irish Stallion Farms And Navan Partner To Support NH Racing(11/26/2025)-All seven National Hunt races at Navan Racecourse will be sponsored by the Irish European Breeders’ Fund (IEBF) on Sunday, December 14, after the racecourse and the IEBF renewed their partnership. The €145,000 programme features three handicap hurdles, three handicap chases each worth €20,000 and the feature race will be the Listed Irish Stallion Farms…
Friday Insights: Not this Time Filly After Black Friday Debut Deal At Fair Grounds(11/26/2025)-6th-FG, $54K, Msw, 2yo, f, 5 1/2fT, 4:15 p.m. ET. Brittlyn Stable homebred CHARGING OVATIME (Not This Time) goes out for trainer Shane Wilson. Out of SW Charged Cotton (Dehere), the dark bay counts as half-sisters the late 15-time winner Ova Charged (Star Guitar) and ‘TDN Rising Star, presented by Hagyard’, & UAE group stakes…
Turfway Park To Honor All-Time Leading Rider Perry Ouzts(11/26/2025)-Kentucky’s Turfway Park will honor legendary jockey Perry Ouzts Saturday, Dec. 6, with a dedication ceremony officially renaming the facility’s jockey quarters the Perry Wayne Ouzts Jockeys’ Quarters. Ouzts, 71, has won 7,531 races in his career, ranking fifth all-time among North American jockeys behind Russell Baze (12,842), Laffit Pincay Jr. (9,530), Bill Shoemaker (8,833)…
Newmarket Studs Open To Breeders In The Coming Days(11/26/2025)-Several of Newmarket’s notable studs will open their doors to the public during the period of Friday, November 28 through Wednesday, December 3. Breeders will have the opportunity to inspect a large number of Britain’s top stallions and several new kids on the block. The studs and their schedules are as follows: Ace Stud will…
Swashbuckling ‘Rising Star’ Oscar’s Hope Nets Jean Lafitte Stakes At Delta Downs (11/26/2025) - Named a ‘TDN Rising Star, presented by Hagyard,’ after a sparkling second-out performance during the summer of Amoss at the Spa Sept. 1 when the colt scored by 5 3/4 lengths, Oscar’s Hope (Twirling Candy) rolled into Delta Downs on low-takeout day for the Jean Lafitte Stakes Wednesday. The 2-year-old was bet down to 30…
Barnavara Fairytale Keeps Jones Young (11/26/2025) - He called it a “once-in-a-lifetime” experience, smiling in the Paris sunshine, spry and dapper in his bow tie and blazer. And then he added: “I mean, I’m 90 years old, so I don’t know how much more lifetime there is!” That helped the interview go fairly viral. But there was much else besides: the sheer…