Forever Young, Sakai Win Number Sports of the Year MVP(1/25/2026)-Forever Young and his regular jockey, Ryusei Sakai, received the “Number Sports of the Year 2025” MVP award Jan. 23, with owner Susumu Fujita mentioning the 5-year-old could race on turf in 2026.
Romantic Warrior, Ka Ying Rising Dominate Again in HK(1/25/2026)-Hong Kong superstars Romantic Warrior and Ka Ying Rising dominated local rivals in their group 1 victories Jan. 25 at Sha Tin Racecourse as both continued assaults on the record books.
Snitzel Colt Tops Day 1 of Karaka Book 1 Yearling Sale(1/25/2026)-At the close of trade, New Zealand Bloodstock reported 207 yearlings had found new homes at a clearance rate of 77%. The day one aggregate finished at NZ$38,197,500, a 43% increase year-on-year.
'Skippy', White Abarrio Exit Pegasus in Good Order(1/25/2026)-Trainer Saffie Joseph Jr. was more than happy Jan. 25 to report that Skippylongstocking and White Abarrio had exited the Pegasus World Cup Invitational (G1) at Gulfstream Park in good order.
More Than Looks' First Three Foals Born Same Day(1/25/2026)-The first colt at Chesapeake Farm near Lexington, bred by Sampson Racing Stables, was foaled out of the multiple stakes-winning and multiple graded stakes-placed Eden Prairie by Mizzen Mast.
Usha Shines a Light on Thirty Year Farm(1/25/2026)-Usha became the first grade 1 winner bred by Kristen and Matt Esler of Thirty Year Farm, and also became a source of inspiration for Kristen as she recovered from spinal surgery.
2026 Mating Plans: Jarret Prussin(1/25/2026)-Jarret Prussin is the Chief Strategy Officer at Ben Crump Law, a firm which is dedicated to ensuring justice for marginalized people in American society. He is also Co-Founder of DreamFi, a financial literacy platform to help people create generational wealth. Prussin fell in love with horses through his father, George, a partner with Richard…
Into Mischief’s Canaletto Dazzles on Debut, Earns ‘Rising Star’ Rosette(1/25/2026)-He was one of the supremely well-bred colts set to debut in this contest, and Canaletto (Into Mischief) ran them off their feet, sailing home to ‘TDN Rising Star, presented by Hagyard’ honors in a dazzling effort. Breaking well as the 7-5 favorite, he went to the front with 8-5 second choice Spartacus (Curlin) never…
First Foals Reported for Breeders’ Cup Mile Winner More Than Looks(1/25/2026)-More Than Looks (More Than Ready–Ladies’ Privilege, by Harlan’s Holiday), winner of the 2024 GI Breeders’ Cup Mile, was represented by his first three foals Saturday, when a colt and a filly arrived in Kentucky and a second colt was born in Florida. Multiple stakes-winning and multiple graded stakes-placed Eden Prairie (Mizzen Mast) produced a…
The Week in Review: Time for Eclipse Awards to Institute Some Much-Needed Rules(1/25/2026)-There are no rules, no guidelines, nothing of the kind, when it comes to Eclipse Award voting. You can vote for whomever you want for whatever reason you want. But I always was of the belief that there was an unwritten rule, or at least an understanding, that the Eclipse Awards were all about recognizing…
Skippylongstocking, White Abarrio Exit Pegasus in Good Order(1/25/2026)-Stablemates Skippylongstocking (Exaggerator) and White Abarrio (Race Day) exited their one-two finish in Saturday’s GI Pegasus World Cup Invitational in good shape and connections are still contemplating next moves for the 7-year-olds, according to trainer Saffie Joseph, Jr. “Nothing’s signed yet. Just talking it over briefly, something like the GII Oaklawn Handicap comes into play…
Mack Foundation Delivers 750 Generators to Vulnerable Ukrainians(1/25/2026)-Prominent racehorse owner Earle Mack’s The Earle I. Mack Foundation, in partnership with Project Victory, has delivered 750 additional generators to communities across Ukraine, prioritizing children and families living in the most vulnerable conditions, according to a press release from the foundation. The generators and heaters, which run on petrol or diesel, help to restore…
Uncle Mo’s Code Review a New ‘Rising Star’ for Late Stallion at Gulfstream(1/25/2026)-The betting public couldn’t take their eyes off him before the race, and Code Review (Uncle Mo) never stopped going in the lane after posting brisk early fractions, striding home to become his late sire’s newest ‘TDN Rising Star. presented by Hagyard’ at Gulfstream Park. Code Review left the gates as the 3-5 favorite and…
“I Am Pretty Sure That They Will Be Raising A Glass Up Above”(1/25/2026)-Eva Maria Bucher Haefner inducted into the ITBA’s Hall Of Fame at a memorable awards ceremony on Saturday evening Edmond Mahony, Joe Osborne and Eva Maria Bucher Haefner were the big winners at this year’s Irish Thoroughbred Breeders Association Awards ceremony that took place at The Heritage Hotel in County Laois on Saturday. The awards…
Simply Minds Crowned Norwegian Horse Of The Year(1/25/2026)-Simply Minds was named the Norwegian Horse of the Year title during Norway’s annual Oscargalla awards. The son of Belardo was also awarded the Norwegian Champion Miler title. Trained by Hanne Rådstoga, who was awarded the Champion Amateur Trainer title, the seven-year-old won the G3 Marit Sveaas Minnelop in August. Champion Trainer Niels Petersen was…
Making Waves: You’ve Got Mail(1/25/2026)- In this series, the TDN takes a look at notable successes of European-based sires in North America. This week’s column is highlighted by the victory of Inbox at Santa Anita. Ectot Filly Struts Her Stuff In Arcadia Phil D’Amato saddled Inbox in her American debut, and the three-year-old daughter of Ectot rolled to a…
Snitzel Carries The Day As Karaka’s National Yearling Sale Begins(1/25/2026)-A son of Snitzel brought a session-topping NZ850,000 (€428,111) from Guy Mulcaster bidding alongside trainer Chris Waller to top the first session of the New Zealand Bloodstock National Yearling Sale at Karaka on Sunday. “He is a beautiful colt by champion sire Snitzel, out of a New Zealand Bloodstock Filly of the Year, Amarelinha [Savabeel],”…
A Dozen Group 1s For Acclamation’s Romantic Warrior(1/25/2026)-Former Hong Kong Horse of the Year Romantic Warrior put his stamp on the G1 Stewards’ Cup over 1600 metre at Sha Tin on Sunday, a 12th top-level victory for the son of Acclamation. Favoured at 1-2 in his first trip to the post since claiming a fourth consecutive score in the G1 Hong Kong…
Ka Ying Rising Brings Up 17 Straight With Centenary Sprint Cup Victory(1/25/2026)-Reigning Hong Kong Horse of the Year Ka Ying Rising picked up where he left off with a tally in the G1 Centenary Sprint Cup at Sha Tin on Sunday. The son of Shamexpress equaled Hong Kong legend Silent Witness’s mark of 17-straight wins for a Hong Kong-trained horse with his victory in the first…
2026 Mating Plans: Jarret Prussin (1/25/2026) - Jarret Prussin is the Chief Strategy Officer at Ben Crump Law, a firm which is dedicated to ensuring justice for marginalized people in American society. He is also Co-Founder of DreamFi, a financial literacy platform to help people create generational wealth. Prussin fell in love with horses through his father, George, a partner with Richard…
Into Mischief’s Canaletto Dazzles on Debut, Earns ‘Rising Star’ Rosette (1/25/2026) - He was one of the supremely well-bred colts set to debut in this contest, and Canaletto (Into Mischief) ran them off their feet, sailing home to ‘TDN Rising Star, presented by Hagyard’ honors in a dazzling effort. Breaking well as the 7-5 favorite, he went to the front with 8-5 second choice Spartacus (Curlin) never…