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Prestige, Thrilling Finishes Highlight Royal Ascot Meet (6/26/2026) - Eye on the World, with BH correspondent and world traveler Bob Kieckhefer, aims to look at international racing from an American perspective and, along the way, perhaps grow some interest in racing overseas.
Darley America’s Mystic Guide Represented By First Winner (6/26/2026) - Darley America’s former ‘TDN Rising Star’ presented by Hagyard and G1 Dubai World Cup hero Mystic Guide (Ghostzapper–Music Note, by A.P. Indy) was represented by his first winner when the filly Seraph (Kor) debuted with a seven-length victory in a Class 6 handicap in Friday’s opening race at Busan in the southern part of South…
‘Raising The Young Horse In Today’s Environment’ Seminars Set For July (6/26/2026) - Two afternoon seminars, ‘Raising the Young Horse in Today’s Environment’, will be held by Saracen Horse Feeds and the Thoroughbred Breeders’ Association (TBA) in July. Set for Tuesday, July 21 at the Owner’s Club at Newbury and Thursday, July 23 at Tattersalls in Newmarket, the free seminars celebrate the 25-year partnership between Saracen Horse Feeds…
Eight Declared For Irish Derby, Christmas Day Heads Ballydoyle Quartet (6/26/2026) - Epsom’s G1 Derby hero Christmas Day (Camelot) will face seven rivals in Sunday’s G1 Irish Derby at the Curragh after declarations were confirmed Thursday morning. The Aidan O’Brien trainee will depart from stall six, with the last winner to have emerged from that draw being Hurricane Run (Montjeu) in 2005. He will be partnered once…
Full Sister to Alpinista and Book 1 Sensation Alpinara Breaks Through at Doncaster (6/26/2026) - Amo Racing’s 2.5-million guineas Tattersalls October Book 1 sensation Alpinara (Frankel), a full-sister to six-time Group 1 winner and Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe heroine Alpinista, followed up a debut seventh at Newbury back in October with a stylish breakthrough win in Friday morning’s British Stallion Studs EBF Maiden Fillies’ Stakes at Doncaster. Prominent throughout…
‘There Definitely Will Be More Good Horses To Come Out Of The Goffs Classic Sale’ (6/26/2026) - Katie Walsh, consignor of Extremely Zain, the poster boy for the Classic Breeze-Up Sale, explains why she has the confidence to send more quality juveniles to Goffs The hunt is on at Goffs for the next Extremely Zain (Hello Youmzain), unbeaten in three starts and bound for Group 1 races after being sourced at the…
TTA Board Approves Two New Stakes for Sales Graduates (6/25/2026) - Texas Thoroughbred Association board of directors approves a pair of new 2-year-old stakes races to be featured at Lone Star Park starting in 2027 for graduates of the two Texas Thoroughbred Association Sales.
Fabre Joined on Trainer's License by Daughter Lavinia (6/25/2026) - Champion French trainer Andre Fabre now has his daughter Lavinia on a joint trainer’s license.
From the Magazine: A Queens Farewell to Aqueduct (6/25/2026) - As Aqueduct Racetrack is set to close, join BloodHorse’s New York correspondent Bob Ehalt to reflect on the track’s history.
Japanese Stakes Winner Finger Targets Pacific Classic (6/25/2026) - Finger, a 3-year-old Japanese-bred colt by Three Chimney Farm’s marquee stallion Gun Runner, is set to travel to the United States this summer to target the Pacific Classic Stakes (G1) at Del Mar.
Panama Wins Horseshoe Indianapolis Jockey Challenge (6/25/2026) - Team Panama defeats Team Mexico by 14 points to capture its second consecutive title and third win overall in the annual World Jockey Challenge at Horseshoe Indianapolis.
North American Record Holder Wolfie's Dynaghost Retires (6/25/2026) - Woodslane Farm’s Wolfie’s Dynaghost, who in December set a North American record while winning the 1 1/8-mile Fort Lauderdale Stakes (G3T) in 1:43.42 at Gulfstream Park, has been retired from racing.
Willy D's Ready for Role as Foster Longshot (6/25/2026) - Following the scratches of Forged Steel and Navajo Warrior, trainer Mike Maker has confirmed that Willy D’s will race in the $2 million Stephen Foster Stakes (G1) June 27 at Churchill Downs where he will try to play the role of spoiler.
Lynch Team Expect 'Big Performance' from Shred the Gnar (6/25/2026) - Nic Lynch, assistant trainer to his father Brian, highlights the barn’s graded runners on Churchill Downs’ closing weekend June 27-28: Shred the Gnar, Prize Pick, and Owen Almighty.
Belleza Latina, Lovely Em Head F-T June Digital Sale (6/25/2026) - Fasig-Tipton has cataloged 283 entries for its June Digital Sale. The five-day virtual sale will offer a diverse lineup of yearlings, racing or breeding prospects, and accomplished broodmares.
Northern Stars Turf Festival June 27 at Canterbury (6/25/2026) - Canterbury Park will host its annual Northern Stars Turf Festival June 27 with eight races and a 5:10 p.m. CT start. Five of the races, including four one-mile $50,000 stakes, will be run over the turf course.
Mott: Sovereignty Should Take Step Forward in Foster (6/25/2026) - Hall of Fame trainer Bill Mott discusses 2025 Horse of the Year Sovereignty ahead of his start in the $2 million Stephen Foster Stakes (G1) June 27 at Churchill Downs.
Mott on Baeza: We Want to do Well for Shirreffs' Memory (6/25/2026) - Bill Mott discusses Baeza ahead of his start in the $2 million Stephen Foster Stakes (G1) June 27 at Churchill Downs. The Hall of Famer took over training Baeza this winter after the February death of John Shirreffs.
Team Munce Eyes Tattersall’s Tiara Triumph (6/25/2026) - Chris and Corey Munce look to complete their season with a win in the June 27 Tattersall’s Tiara (G1) at Eagle Farm Racecourse.
NY Court: No Appeal Over Pletcher's 10-Day Suspension (6/25/2026) - A New York appellate court rules Hall of Fame trainer Todd Pletcher will not be allowed to reargue or appeal its unanimous ruling affirming a 10-day suspension imposed on the trainer by New York stewards.
Siblings to Classic Winners On Offer at Arqana August (6/25/2026) - Siblings to two of this year’s French classic winners—Constitution River and Diamond Necklace—are among 325 yearlings consigned for a truly star-studded Arqana August Sale.
Chaldean Colt Tops NZB National Weanling Sale (6/25/2026) - All of the sale’s key metrics increased, with a total aggregate of NZ$3,593,000 for the 102 weanlings sold at Karaka, marking an increase of 49%.
Ontario Commits CA$35M Annually to Equine Industry (6/25/2026) - The Ontario government is increasing support for agriculture and rural jobs across Ontario by contributing an additional CA$35 million annually for the next five years. About 80% goes to support Ontario’s breeding sector and racing participants.
Flight Command Soars, First U.S. Winner for Flightline (6/25/2026) - Flight Command became the first American winner for Flightline in romping by 10 lengths in front-running fashion in the fifth race June 25 at Aqueduct Racetrack.
Thundering On Looks to Maintain Form in Pretty Polly (6/25/2026) - Epsom Oaks (G1) heroine Thundering On will make her first appearance since that impressive classic victory in the June 27 Pretty Polly Stakes (G1) at the Curragh.