Health Zone: Mare Health(1/3/2026)-Putting broodmares under lights is far from a new concept. However, understanding the science behind it can help those in charge of mares to do so more effectively.
Santa Anita Cancels Racing Jan. 3 Due to Expected Rain(1/3/2026)-Santa Anita Park canceled racing Jan. 3 due to anticipated heavy rain. A decision for Jan. 4 racing program will be made early Sunday morning to evaluate the most up-to-date forecast.
Birzer Rides 4,000th Thoroughbred Winner(1/3/2026)-Jockey Alex Birzer recorded his 4,000th Thoroughbred victory Jan. 2 at Delta Downs when he piloted Big Duck to victory in the fifth race. The 52-year-old rider also has 51 wins aboard Quarter Horses.
Jenni the Fox Latest Stakes Winner for Too Darn Hot(1/3/2026)-Darley stallion Too Darn Hot supplied his 31st global stakes winner and 14th in Australia when Jenni The Fox produced a stylish performance to win Black Pearl Stakes Jan. 3 at Geelong.
My World Posts Third Straight Win in Big A's Jerome(1/3/2026)-For a 3-year-old colt, the first Saturday in January at chilly Aqueduct Racetrack feels a lot more than five months removed from the first Saturday in May at Churchill Downs.
Commandment Dominates in Mucho Macho Man Stakes(1/3/2026)-The outcome of the Jan. 3 Mucho Macho Man Stakes at Gulfstream Park suggests the following: Thou shall not underestimate Commandment on the Kentucky Derby (G1) trail.
Tappan Street Works for Pegasus World Cup Invitational(1/3/2026)-Florida Derby (G1) winner Tappan Street, who successfully returned from an eight-month layoff to win Dec. 19 at Gulfstream Park, worked for the first time since that victory Jan. 3 in preparation for the Pegasus World Cup Invitational (G1) Jan. 24.
CBA Announces New Board Members(1/3/2026)-The new board members for the Consignors and Commercial Breeders Association were installed at its most recent meeting.
Strategic Risk Delivers Big Smarty Jones Win for Oxley(1/3/2026)-Strategic Risk launched a sustained rally into the far turn that would see him seize the lead near the quarter pole, draw clear in early stretch, and cruise to a 4 1/2-length score in the $250,000 Smarty Jones Stakes Jan. 3 at Oaklawn Park.
Tappan Street, Disco Time Work for Pegasus at Payson Park(1/3/2026)-Grade I winner Tappan Street (Into Mischief) worked Saturday morning at Gulfstream Park in his continued preparation for the Pegasus World Cup Invitational. Working four furlongs alone at Payson Park, the Brad Cox trainee was clocked in :49.60 (15/48) in his first move since his successful return to the races Dec. 19 against allowance optional…
Strategic Risk Steps Up to Win Smarty Jones for Fun, Claims Derby Points(1/3/2026)-Strategic Risk (Noble Bird) rolled into town from Florida, and not only topped the exacta in the Smarty Jones Stakes for his connections, but also took home Kentucky Derby points in the process. Dominating a maiden field at first asking June 7 at Gulfstream Park against fellow Florida-breds, he missed the board in back to…
Commandment With Authority in Mucho Macho Man(1/3/2026)-Wathnan Racing’s newly minted 3-year-old Commandment (Into Mischief) ran to the billing as the 1-2 favorite with a dominating win in Saturday’s Mucho Macho Man S. going a one-turn mile at Gulfstream Park. Drawn on the fence, the $500,000 Keeneland September yearling purchase was fourth through opening fractions of :24.09 and :47.38. All dressed up…
Munnings Filly Sister Troienne Makes it Four in a Row in Ginger Brew(1/3/2026)-Woodslane homebred Sister Troienne (Munnings), already on a three-race win streak, kicked off 2026 with a bang, driving clear to seize the one-mile Ginger Brew Stakes at Gulfstream Park Saturday. The chestnut settled nicely on the outside in a tracking spot about a length and a half behind 23-1 Laigina (Leinster) through a :24 first…
Girvin Filly Dazzling Dame Romps in Busanda(1/3/2026)-Dazzling Dame (Girvin) shot out to the front and romped in Saturday’s $150,000 Busanda S. at the Big A, good for 20 points on the road to the Kentucky Oaks. The 2-1 chance showed the way through fractions of :23.55 and :47.20, let it out a notch on the far turn and dropped the hammer…
Owens the Cornerstone of Cobra Farm(1/3/2026)-His favorite Gary Biszantz line is an instructive one: “You know, I may not be right-but I’m never confused.” So while anyone who read our interview with his employer might be unnerved by the sheer force of his personality, Mike Owens himself has always appreciated its clarity and drive. He could hardly have lasted all…
Cristian Torres Hits 300 Career Oaklawn Wins(1/3/2026)-Jockey Cristian Torres hit a personal milestone Friday, Jan. 2 when he piloted Tiz in Sight (Tiz the Law) to victory against starter optional claimers, and in the process secured Oaklawn win 300 in his career. Torres moved tack to the venue in early 2021, and produced one of the best seasons in the track’s…
My World Outboxes Balboa in Jerome(1/3/2026)-My World (Essential Quality), winner of the Nashua S. at Aqueduct Nov. 1, made it three straight wins in Saturday’s $150,000 Jerome S. at the Big A, good for 10 points on the road to the Kentucky Derby. The gray, off at odds of 5-2 in this scratched-down field of four going a one-turn mile,…
Sunday Insights: Curlin Filly Draws The Rail For Gulfstream Debut(1/3/2026)-7th-GP, 84K, Msw, 3yo, f, 1m, 3:18 p.m. The Danny Gargan-trained SONG OF SARAH (Curlin) makes her Gulfstream Park debut Sunday for owners CSLR Racing Partners, R. A. Hill Stable and Belmar Racing and Breeding. The $140,000 Keeneland September yearling turned $500,000 Fasig-Tipton Midlantic Sale grad of last year is the latest foal out of…
In The Hot Seat: Toshi Onikubo(1/3/2026)-Toshi Onikubo is a respected journalist and analyst who can be spotted at the majority of the big race meetings across the globe. The Japanese native is a graduate of the Godolphin Flying Start and is perhaps best known currently for his role with netkeiba.com. He is next up in the Hot Seat. You were…
Tappan Street, Disco Time Work for Pegasus at Payson Park (1/3/2026) - Grade I winner Tappan Street (Into Mischief) worked Saturday morning at Gulfstream Park in his continued preparation for the Pegasus World Cup Invitational. Working four furlongs alone at Payson Park, the Brad Cox trainee was clocked in :49.60 (15/48) in his first move since his successful return to the races Dec. 19 against allowance optional…