Splash Back Makes Waves in Tattersall's Tiara
French-bred 6-year-old Splash Back rewards her bold importation from Europe in becoming an elite winner in the June 27 Tattersall's Tiara (G1) for fillies and mares at Eagle Farm.
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Estrange Powers Home in Pretty Polly Stakes
Estrange gains her first group 1 victory with smooth success in the Pretty Polly Stakes at the Curragh winning the race by 1 1/2 lengths over One Look.
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Grade 1 Winner, Sire Channel Cat Sold to Turkey
Channel Cat is a freshman sire by multiple leading turf sire English Channel.
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Final Post Time Nears for Aqueduct Racetrack
As much as Aqueduct Racetrack will remain open for simulcasting through Labor Day, come Sunday afternoon at about 5:50 p.m. ET, the thundering sound of hooves striking the ground will forever go silent.
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Double Diamond Homebred Sire Bahamian Squall Dies at 17
Donald Dizney, owner of Double Diamond Farm in Florida, bred and raced the son of Gone West. Bahamian Squall beat grade 1 winner Trinniberg in the 2013 Smile Sprint Handicap (G2) and ran second in the Alfred G. Vanderbilt Handicap (G1).
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Antiope First Winner for Freshman Sire Jackie's Warrior
Antiope scores in her career debut June 26 at Colonial Downs, becoming the first winner for Spendthrift Farm's freshman sire Jackie's Warrior.
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Video Interview: MJC President Knauf Outlines Plans
Bill Knauf, president of the Maryland Jockey Club, discusses issues of interest in this video forwarded from the Maryland Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association. Knauf answers a number of questions from horsemen.
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American Pharoah to Remain at Stud in Japan in 2027
Triple Crown winner and Horse of the Year American Pharoah will remain at Shizunai Stallion Station in Japan for a second breeding season in 2027 in partnership with the Japan Bloodhorse Breeders' Association.
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Benvenuto Cellini, Christmas Day Rematch in Irish Derby
Ryan Moore sticks with Benvenuto Cellini in the June 28 Irish Derby (G1) in a rematch against stablemate Christmas Day, with eight runners declared for the showpiece at the Curragh.
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OBSOnline Releases Catalog for June Second Chance Sale
Ocala Breeders' Sales has 22 horses entered for its OBSOnline June Second Chance digital auction which runs June 26-30.
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Mystic Guide Sires First Winner in South Korea
First-time starter Seraph won her debut by 7 lengths June 26 at Busan Racecourse.
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BloodHorse.com Launches Maiden Watch Landing Page
BloodHorse.com has launched a Maiden Watch landing page that will allow our readers to quickly see the horses we have highlighted in the Maiden Watch column that appears in BloodHorse Daily.
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Prestige, Thrilling Finishes Highlight Royal Ascot Meet
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.
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Jockey Club Issues Update on PPs With Vets' List Data
As a follow up to its earlier statement, The Jockey Club has continued its investigation into misuse of the vets' list information that is provided to racetracks and regulators to conduct their official duties.
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Prominent North Carolina Breeder Shuford Dies at 79
Nancy Shuford was honored as North Carolina Breeder of the Year seven times between 2013 and 2025 by the Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association. She bred 13 black-type winners, including six graded stakes winners.
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Handicapping a Stellar Stephen Foster Stakes
J. Keeler Johnson shares his picks for the 2026 Stephen Foster (G1) at Churchill Downs.
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Miss Vyvyanne Seeks Graded Stakes Glory in Highlander
Ralph Murray and Calstar Farm's Miss Vyvyanne will seek her first graded stakes win when she takes on male rivals in the June 27 CA$200,000 Highlander Stakes (G2T) at Woodbine.
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Thundering On Looks to Maintain Form in Pretty Polly
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.
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Flight Command Soars, First U.S. Winner for Flightline
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.
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Ontario Commits CA$35M Annually to Equine Industry
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.
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Chaldean Colt Tops NZB National Weanling Sale
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%.
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Siblings to Classic Winners On Offer at Arqana August
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.
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NY Court: No Appeal Over Pletcher's 10-Day Suspension
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.
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Team Munce Eyes Tattersall's Tiara Triumph
Chris and Corey Munce look to complete their season with a win in the June 27 Tattersall’s Tiara (G1) at Eagle Farm Racecourse.
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Northern Stars Turf Festival June 27 at Canterbury
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.
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Belleza Latina, Lovely Em Head F-T June Digital Sale
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.
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Willy D's Ready for Role as Foster Longshot
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.
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North American Record Holder Wolfie's Dynaghost Retires
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.
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Panama Wins Horseshoe Indianapolis Jockey Challenge
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.
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Japanese Stakes Winner Finger Targets Pacific Classic
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.
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From the Magazine: A Queens Farewell to Aqueduct
As Aqueduct Racetrack is set to close, join BloodHorse's New York correspondent Bob Ehalt to reflect on the track's history.
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Fabre Joined on Trainer's License by Daughter Lavinia
Champion French trainer Andre Fabre now has his daughter Lavinia on a joint trainer's license.
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TTA Board Approves Two New Stakes for Sales Graduates
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.
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Aqueduct's Closing Weekend Focuses on Fan Involvement
In this month's At the Track with Sean Collins: Although there are many sad feelings around Aqueduct Racetrack's closing weekend, the event itself could be a positive for marketing New York racing and the Sept. 18 opening of the new Belmont Park.
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Two New Members Elected to MHBA Board of Directors
Three incumbents and two new members have been elected to the Maryland Horse Breeders Association board of directors. The election results were announced June 24.
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Kentucky Goes On Offense Against Prediction Markets
With litigation involving prediction markets widespread in the U.S., Kentucky is suddenly at the center of multiple lawsuits involving state and private efforts to prevent those businesses from cutting into the state's licensed gambling market share.
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Lagynos Aims for Five in a Row in Wise Dan
Lagynos highlights the the $500,000 Wise Dan Stakes (G2T) June 27 at Churchill Downs.
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Grade 1 Winner Brant to Return in Churchill's Maxfield
Brant, one of the standout 2-year-olds of the 2025 season, will try to get his sophomore campaign untracked when he faces an expected seven other 3-year-olds in the $250,000 Maxfield Stakes (G3) June 28 at Churchill Downs.
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Double Market Tops Inglis Australia June (Late) Sale
In total, the Inglis Digital Australia June (Late) Sale grossed AU$3,125,450. The sale's second-top lot was 6-year-old mare Takemine, a half sister to Chayan, who sold at this year's Inglis Chairman's Sale for AU$5.6 million.
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BHA Restrictions Lifted on Quarantined Yard
Restrictions placed on Mel and Phil Rowley's training yard following the discovery of equine influenza in a vaccinated Thoroughbred at a nearby stable have been lifted.
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Cornucopian Looms Large in Churchill's Bango
Seven accomplished males will contest the 6 1/2-furlong Bango Stakes (G3) June 27 at Churchill Downs. Dual grade 3 winner Cornucopian will face multiple graded stakes winner and Breeders' Cup alumnus Dr. Venkman in the sprint event.
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Nitrogen's Summer Campaign Points to Whitney Stakes
Following her recent 12 3/4-length win in the Ogden Phipps Stakes (G1), reigning champion 3-year-old filly Nitrogen will set her sights on a highly anticipated clash against males in the Aug. 8 Whitney Stakes (G1) at Saratoga Race Course.
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Forged Steel, Navajo Warrior Will Scratch From Foster
Forged Steel and Navajo Warrior, Saffie Joseph Jr.-trained stablemates of White Abarrio, will both scratch from the $2 million Stephen Foster Stakes (G1) June 27 at Churchill Downs.
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Agenda Announced for Welfare and Safety Summit
Grayson-Jockey Club announces its agenda for the 12th Welfare and Safety of the Racehorse Summit June 29-30, featuring a variety of veterinary, track surface, and aftercare professionals.
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A Triple Dead Heat for Jockey of the Week
The riding achievements of Jeiron Barbosa, Juan Hernandez, and Irad Ortiz Jr. result in a rare triple dead heat for Jockey of the Week honors June 15-21.
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Scandinavia Highlights Hot Streak For Justify Runners
In this week's Porter on Pedigrees, we take a look at Scandinavia's victory June 18 in the Gold Cup Stakes (G1) at the Royal Ascot meet, which highlighted a remarkable 12-day period for his sire, the 2018 U.S. Triple Crown winner Justify.
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Churchill Downs Unveiling Statue of Jockey Oliver Lewis
"It is about honoring a man who refused to be broken when the world tried to erase him," said Lewis' great-great-grandson Rodney Van Johnson.
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HISA Opens Comment Period on Updates to Lab Rules
The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority is seeking public comment on proposed modifications to the Rule Series 6000 (Equine Standards for Laboratories and Accreditation) of its Anti-Doping and Medication Control (ADMC) Program.
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Savabeel Colts Set to Sizzle at Karaka Weanling Sale
A pair of prized colts sired by the late, great Savabeel are among the headline lots at the New Zealand Bloodstock Weanling Sale, which takes place June 25 at Karaka.
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Breeders' Cup Charities Sets Annual Day of Giving
Breeders' Cup Limited announces June 23 that its Annual Day of Giving will take place July 22.
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