Extreme Choice—Newgate Farm's subfertile sensation—has done it again, with his son Devil Night's stirring victory in the Feb. 22 Blue Diamond Stakes (G1) once again showcasing the stallion's ballistic siring prowess.
The 12th race at Oaklawn Feb. 23 will mark the debut of JRita Young Thoroughbreds' Mayor. The gelding is named after the late Van Buren, Ark., mayor Allen Toothaker, father of Spendthrift Farm's Mark Toothaker.
In a race worthy of its title as the richest Thoroughbred horse race in the world with a $20 million purse, a resilient Forever Young edged Romantic Warrior in a thrilling Saudi Cup (G1) Feb. 22 at King Abdulaziz Racecourse.
Golden Vekoma led an American-sired 1-2 finish in the Saudi Derby (G3) Feb. 22 at King Abdulaziz Racecourse in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Straight No Chaser's brilliance, on display in winning the Breeders' Cup Sprint (G1) last fall at Del Mar, shone similarly in the Saudi Arabia desert when he romped in the Riyadh Dirt Sprint (G2) at King Abdulaziz Racecourse on Saudi Cup day.
Jastar Capital, Polivka Equine Holdings, and Timothy Madden's White Rocks grabbed the lead at the break and never looked back, securing a victory in the $175,000 Cincinnati Trophy Stakes at Turfway Park Feb. 21 on the Road to the Kentucky Oaks.
The removal of a chip fragment from the ankle is akin to taking out a finger splinter when compared to ankle fusion. The prognosis is good for Magnitude's return to whatever form he was beginning to reveal, and that is not simply wishful thinking.
Saying "Mother Nature continues to win," Oaklawn Park canceled racing Feb. 22. Saturday's cancellation came after the Arkansas track postponed racing Feb. 21 following harsh winter weather in the area.
Godolphin's First Resort will scratch from the $175,000 John Battaglia Memorial Stakes Feb. 22 at Turfway Park after exiting a workout earlier this week with stiffness in his left hind leg, according to trainer Eoin Harty.
HISA and HIWU, in collaboration with the Pennsylvania State Horse Racing Commission, announced Feb. 21 that they are pursuing cases against one veterinarian and 13 trainers in connection with an alleged organized effort to evade HISA rules.
Fireworks ensued in the final stages of Book 2 of the Magic Millions Perth Yearling Sale Feb. 21 after a colt by Maschino, the final lot through the ring, became the day's top seller when he sold to local trainer Summer Dickson for AU$185,000.
The Feb. 22 Saudi Cup (G1) joins the Breeders' Cup Challenge Series: Win and You're In, offering an automatic berth to the $7 million Breeders' Cup Classic (G1) at Del Mar.
The UAE Oaks (G3) has twice in recent seasons produced fillies to run in the Kentucky Oaks (G1) at Churchill Downs and Queen Azteca could do the same after a thrilling win in this year's renewal.
Grade 1 winner Nakatomi, unraced since a sixth-place effort in the 2024 Breeders' Cup Sprint (G1), kicks off his 6-year-old campaign for trainer Wesley Ward in the Feb. 22 $140,000 Gulfstream Park Sprint Stakes.
John Banno will oversee the The Maryland Jockey Club racetrack team responsible for maintaining the surfaces at Laurel Park, Pimlico Race Course, and the brand-new training center at Shamrock Farm.
HISA and HIWU, in collaboration with the Pennsylvania State Horse Racing Commission, today announced that they are pursuing cases against one veterinarian and 13 trainers in connection with an organized effort to evade HISA rules.
American trainers are a rare breed at Saudi Cup 2025 but the few who are here sing the praises of international racing.
Arthur Hancock III's autobiography weaves a tale with candor and humor about dealing with adversity, facing his demons, and embracing the opportunities life has afforded him as an owner/breeder, songwriter, poet, and musician.
Voyage Bubble and Ka Ying Rising hope to extend their group 1-winning streaks in a pair of top-level contests at Sha Tin Racecourse Feb. 23.
The Road presented by Gainesway and Darby Dan Farm.
Determined Stables and Kingdom Bloodstock's Determined Kingdom has been named Virginia-bred Horse of the Year and will be recognized—along with other 2024 award winners—during Virginia Derby Day festivities at Colonial Downs March 15.
With his connections making the decision to fork out a AU$55,000 late entry fee for the Feb. 22 Blue Diamond Stakes (G1), Field of Play heads the market for the AU$2 million group 1 after a perfect barrier draw.
Ruidoso Downs will not offer Thoroughbred racing at its upcoming race meet, leaving New Mexico without an operating Thoroughbred track during the summer.
Though three Japanese-trained 3-year-olds traveled to Saudi Arabia to compete Feb. 22 in the $1.5 million Saudi Derby (G3), a cast of 10 promising 3-year-olds remained behind in Japan to contest the Feb. 23 Hyacinth Stakes at Tokyo Racecourse.
Commissioner John Carvelli, who was appointed to the CHRB in August 2024, resigned from his position, CHRB executive director Scott Chaney acknowledged during the Feb. 20 meeting. Chaney said the resignation came "about 10 days ago."
Yulong announced the acquisition of Breeders’ Cup Mile (G1T) winner More Than Looks, who will join their Victorian roster in 2025. By international sire of sires More Than Ready, he will shuttle to Australia from Lane’s End in 2025.
The 10th annual Jockeys and Jeans fundraiser for the Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund at Gulfstream Park Jan. 11 raised $292,000.
Parx Racing in partnership with the Pennsylvania Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association are announcing the addition of Feb. 27 to their 2025 live racing calendar. The first post will occur at 12:05 p.m. ET.
The catalog offers horses of racing age, breeding stock—including mares with foals at foot, 2-year-olds in training, yearlings, a stallion prospect, and a no-guarantee stallion season. The sale will close Feb. 25 beginning at 2 p.m. ET.
Records tumbled in the first hour of the Magic Millions Perth Yearling Sale Feb. 20 when a son of Playing God was purchased by local businessman Idan Young for a record price of AU$450,000, making him the most expensive colt ever bought at the sale.
As Churchill Downs Inc. officials detailed the latest facility upgrade plans for Churchill Downs—the most extensive to date—CEO Bill Carstanjen noted an interesting circular dynamic that occurs relative to the television audience.
Eight racehorses, seven trainers, and one jockey account for the 16 finalists that will comprise the National Museum of Racing's 2025 Hall of Fame ballot, as chosen by the Museum's Hall of Fame Nominating Committee.
Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races has canceled its Feb. 20 card as a result of the bitter cold and single-digit forecasted wind chills.
OwnerView is hosting its first 2025 Thoroughbred Owner Conference panel March 11, at 2:00 p.m. ET, with a discussion pertaining to accounting, legal, and insurance considerations.
For the first time in the United States since data has been recorded, the racing-related fatality rate for the majority of U.S. races—specifically tracks under the oversight of HISA—fell below 1.00 per 1,000 starts for a calendar year in 2024.
Letters to the Editor: Feb. 20 edition of BH Daily
Porter on Pedigrees
Coinciding with an announcement of a series of multiyear capital projects at its flagship track of Churchill Downs, Churchill Downs Inc. reported record 2024 financial results compared to the prior year, topped by a rewarding fourth quarter.
The son of Smart Strike won the 2009 Arkansas Derby (G2) and finished fourth in the Kentucky Derby (G1).
CDI is calling these projects, collectively, the largest expansion and renovation undertaken in the company's 150-year history.
Costa Nova puts his unbeaten record at Tokyo Racecourse on the line with a chance to earn a berth into this year's Breeders' Cup Classic (G1) in the Feb. 23 February Stakes (G1).
The E. P. Taylor Award of Merit will be presented to Roger Attfield during the 50th Annual Sovereign Awards ceremony April 24 in Woodbridge, Ontario.
Three Heating Up for the 2025 Kentucky Derby (G1)
Darling View Thoroughbred's Playing God, the reigning champion sire in Western Australia, has 37 entries across the 350-lot catalog for the Magic Millions Perth Yearling Sale Feb. 20-21.
Grade 1 winner Cinderella's Dream headlines the Feb. 21 Dubai Racing Carnival card when she starts in the Balanchine Stakes (G2T).
In addition to Jose Ortiz's commanding lead in the standings at Fair Grounds, Ortiz posted two stakes wins on Louisiana Derby Preview Day including the Mineshaft (G3) for a four-win day and Jockey of the Week honors Feb. 10-16.
The Saudi Derby (G3) has promising candidates from Japan, Dubai, and the United States, all looking to establish an international reputation in the race that vaulted Forever Young to acclaim in 2024.
Towering above all the drama, competition, and high stakes of the two-day Saudi Cup meeting is one single question: Can Romantic Warrior perform as well on dirt as he has on the turf?
Straight No Chaser, honored last month as North America's champion male sprinter at the Eclipse Awards, now has a chance to prove his mettle in Saudi Arabia in the $2 million Riyadh Dirt Sprint (G2) at King Abdulaziz Racecourse Feb. 22.
A U.S. District Judge in Michigan preliminarily enjoined authorities from enforcing a state law prohibiting advance-deposit wagering hub TwinSpires from accepting wagers from individuals in Michigan on races outside the state.
