Clement Stakes Puts Turf Division In Focus This Weekend
The Challenge, presented by Gainesway, looks at how the Breeders' Cup Turf (G1T) division is shaping up ahead of the Christophe Clement Turf Stakes (G1T).
Sweet Azteca Weighs In for Rancho Bernardo Repeat
Sweet Azteca does not race often, but when she does look out. The massive gray/roan mare tops the field for the Rancho Bernardo Stakes (G3) Aug. 16 at Del Mar, with a start in the Breeders' Cup on the horizon.
Profiles of TOBA's Winning Breeders of 2025
The Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association will celebrate state and Canadian winners at a Sept. 11 luncheon at Coolmore's Ashford Stud near Versailles, Ky.
Keeneland Championship Sale to Include Castleton
Keeneland officials announced Aug. 12 that the third annual Keeneland Championship Sale will take place the evening of Oct. 28, at the iconic Castleton just days prior to the Breeders' Cup World Championships.
O'Farrell Reelected as Chairman of TOBA Trustees Board
The Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association announced the election of David O'Farrell as chairman of its board of trustees. David Anderson, Conrad Bandoroff, Matt Dorman, Lynn Hancock, and Preston Troutt are new board members.
Sovereignty Reigns in NTRA Poll, Breeders' Cup Rankings
Godolphin's Sovereignty is atop the National Thoroughbred Racing Association's Top Thoroughbred Poll following his 4 3/4-length, come-from-behind victory against a star-studded field in the Aug. 8 Whitney Stakes (G1) at Saratoga.
Ethical Diamond Aimed at Kentucky Downs Turf Cup
Burnham Square is scheduled to have some international competition when racing in the Sept. 5 Kentucky Downs Turf Cup Invitational Stakes (G2T). Irish-based 2025 Breeders' Cup Turf (G1T) upsetter Ethical Diamond is another intended starter.
TOBA Announces 2025 State Breeder of the Year Awards
The Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association announced Aug. 11 the recipients of the 2025 State and Canadian Breeder of the Year Awards, recognizing outstanding breeders whose achievements distinguished them during the 2025 racing season.
Minnesota Festival of Champions Purses Increased by $5K
The Minnesota Breeders' Fund Thoroughbred Advisory Committee has authorized the addition of $5,000 MBF dollars to each of the six Thoroughbred Minnesota Festival of Champions stakes races Sept. 5.
Magnitude Likely to Train Up to Breeders' Cup Classic
Following disappointing runs in the Whitney Stakes (G1) Aug. 8, Magnitude will likely train up to the Breeders' Cup Classic (G1) while connections will debate White Abarrio's retirement.