Breeders’ Cup

Dr. Robert C. Gardiner, co-owner of Super Corredora, got his latest Breeders’ Cup thrill when the horse won the NetJets Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies (G1).

Explora, runner-up as the favorite in the Oct. 31 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies (G1) at Del Mar, kicks off her 3-year-old campaign Jan. 3 in the $100,000 Santa Ynez Stakes (G1) at Santa Anita Park.

Sales histories for horses entered in the Ocala Breeders' Sales Winter Mixed Sale being held Jan. 27.

The Florida Thoroughbred Breeders' and Owners' Association enters a long-term sponsorship agreement with Florida Coast Equipment, a farm equipment dealer and service provider. The deal begins in 2026.

The Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association, Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association, Thoroughbred Owners of California, and Kentucky Thoroughbred Association review proposed rule changes submitted by HISA and HIWU to the Federal Trade Commission.

One consideration for Eclipse Award voters to ponder is whether Breeders' Cup Classic (G1) winner Forever Young should win the older dirt male Eclipse Award after making just one start in North America.

The American Graded Stakes Committee of the Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association announced Dec. 19 its listing of United States graded and listed stakes races for 2026. The Ladies Turf Sprint Stakes at Kentucky Downs becomes a grade 1.

Taylor Made Stallions' new State-Bred Initiative Program supports regional breeders outside Kentucky by providing complimentary seasons to approved mares.

Ocala Breeders' Sales Company has cataloged 282 horses for its January Winter Mixed Sale to be held Jan. 27. The single-session auction will begin at 11 a.m. ET and features newly turned yearlings, broodmares, and broodmare prospects.

Fort Bragg is a multiple stakes winner and son of Tapit who will be available to Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse mares. The partnership that owns Fort Bragg also is offering complimentary Thoroughbred seasons to breeders who are 35 or younger.