Breeders’ Cup

Ocala Breeders' Sales announced June 1 that 72 horses have been supplemented to the June 2-Year-Olds in Training and Horses of Racing Age Sale to be held June 16-18.

John Morgan meets with the Florida Thoroughbred Breeders' and Owners' Association board and leadership at the FTBOA headquarters in Ocala to outline his vision for the sustainable future of Florida Thoroughbred racing and breeding.

Breeders' Cup winners Immersive and Splendora are entered May 30 in the $300,000 Shawnee Stakes (G2) at Churchill Downs, although trainer Bob Baffert is unsure whether Splendora will actually start.

The son of Tapit sired a record-setting $10.5 million colt at the Ocala Breeders' Sales Spring 2-Year-Olds in Training Sale, but even if this purchase is not considered, Flightline still leads the sire standings by average.

T O Elvis' victory in the May 2 Churchill Downs Stakes (G1) was a first at the top level for breeders and Pittsburgh residents Jeff and Melissa Prunzik, who purchased Stone Bridge Farm in Lexington in 2017.

The King Charles III Stakes (G1) at Royal Ascot is the next intended start for 2025 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint (G1T) winner Cy Fair.

The ballot for the 2026 election of 22 Breeders' Cup member positions has been released by Breeders' Cup Limited. Of the 26 candidates on the ballot, 18 are incumbent members standing for reelection.

Back-to-back Breeders' Cup Filly and Mare Sprint (G1) winner Groupie Doll has been retired from broodmare duties at Whisper Hill Farm, according to the farm's Facebook page.

Charlie Appleby has declared Godolphin's four-time group 1 winner and 2025 Breeders' Cup Mile (G1T) winner Notable Speech for the May 16 Lockinge Stakes (G1) at Newbury Racecourse.

Kirsten Rausing stands down from her chairman position at the International Thoroughbred Breeders' Federation general meeting. Lord Grimthorpe will take her position as she retires.