Tropicus became the fifth elite winner worldwide for his sensational sire Too Darn Hot and made a case for his own career at stud Feb. 21 with a powerful first-up victory in the Oakleigh Plate (G1) at Caulfield Racecourse.
It was a great day for the Russells at Laurel Park Feb. 21 as trainer Brittany and jockey Sheldon swept the 3-year-old stakes with Taj Mahal and Peach Tie.
Intrepido and Secured Freedom both worked Feb. 21 for the first time since the Robert B. Lewis Stakes (G3) Feb. 7 at Santa Anita Park. They were among several high-profile 3-year-olds on the Santa Anita work tab.
She may have been "underrated" throughout her brief career, but trainer Clinton McDonald believes a star has been born after Streisand scored a dominant victory in the Feb. 21 Blue Diamond Stakes (G1) at Caulfield Racecourse.
New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program announced Feb. 21 that founder Dot Morgan will step down from her role as executive director. Longtime leader Anna Ford will transition into the executive director role.
Ebony Flyer, a triple grade 1 winner from 6 to 8 furlongs in South Africa racing for Team Valor International and Mrs. Gaynor Rupert, was euthanized Feb. 21 at Rossdales Equine Hospital in Newmarket, England.
The Cincinnati Trophy Stakes awards the top five finishers qualifying points on a 20-10-6-4-2 scale toward a spot in the starting gate in the $1.5 million Kentucky Oaks (G1) May 1 at Churchill Downs.
In this week's On Racing, John "Short Man" Flakes recalls his time with John Shirreffs. He found in Shirreffs a kindred spirit, driven by a philosophy that gave every horse a chance.
The plan reinforces Horse Racing Alberta's commitment to building a sustainable and progressive horse racing industry grounded in integrity, accountability, collaboration, respect, and excellence.
Ka Ying Rising seeks a Hong Kong record 18th straight win when he races in the Feb. 22 Queen's Silver Jubilee Cup (G1) at Sha Tin Racecourse.
W Heart Bond and Wilson Tesoro renew a rivalry on the Tokyo Racecourse dirt Feb. 22 in the February Stakes (G1).
Labwah, enjoying a stretch out in distance, won the Feb. 20 UAE Oaks (G3) convincingly enough to have her connections needing to choose between the Kentucky Oaks (G1) or the UAE Derby (G2), a steppingstone to the Kentucky Derby (G1).
Hall of Fame trainer Mark Casse's two projected starters for the March 1 Rebel Stakes (G2), Silent Tactic and Strategic Risk, had their final pre-Rebel workouts Feb. 20 at Oaklawn Park.
Brotherly Love, a half brother to 2025 Preakness Stakes (G1) and Belmont Stakes (G1) runner Heart of Honor, surfaced as a potential Kentucky Derby (G1) contender in Dubai in a busy weekend of Derby doings.
The 41-day Thoroughbred meet at Lone Star Park will begin Thursday, April 16, and conclude July 12.
Buoyant trade carried through to Book 2 of the Magic Millions Perth Yearling Sale as the second session built strongly on last year's figures, with improved returns across most key metrics reflecting renewed buyer confidence.
Westbury Stud announced Feb. 19 the death of high-class racehorse and outstanding stallion Reliable Man, who was euthanized on veterinary advice aged 18 due to postsurgical complications following the removal of a melanoma.
A breeding right in first-season sire Anamoe headlines what Inglis describes as one of the strongest Digital catalogs ever assembled, with 523 lots entered for the Inglis Digital Australia February (Late) Online Sale.
The National Thoroughbred League announced Feb. 20 that Mike Monroe has joined the league as its CEO.
Ocelli and grade 3 winner Incredibolt have emerged as anticipated starters for the $500,000 Virginia Derby at Colonial Downs March 14.
J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the John Battaglia Memorial Stakes at Turfway Park.
The Road presented by Gainesway and WinStar Farm
Taj Mahal, an impressive winner on debut Feb. 6, will face a step up in class Feb. 21 when he takes on five rivals in the $100,000 Miracle Wood Stakes at Laurel Park.
Fleming Thoroughbred Farm's Per Capita sired his first winner Feb. 19 when Tapit Warrior rallied for a 1 1/2-length victory in a maiden special weight at Turf Paradise.
The Feb. 21 edition of the Blue Diamond Stakes (G1) rings remarkably similar for trainer Mick Price as 2016. In 2016, he ran 1-2 with top betting choices Extreme Choice and Flying Artie, and again has the two favorites for Saturday's renewal.
Trainer Chad Summers says Gold Square's undefeated Champagne Stakes (G1) winner Napoleon Solo will be entered in the Feb. 28 Fountain of Youth Stakes (G2) at Gulfstream Park for what would be his 3-year-old debut.
Bentornato is on schedule to make the trip to Dubai for the $2 million Dubai Golden Shaheen (G1) March 28.
Bel Esprit, the influential stallion best known as the sire of unbeaten champion sprinter Black Caviar, has died at the age of 26. Widden Stud announced Feb. 19 that the son of Royal Academy had succumbed to the effects of old age.
Available on Google Play or the App store, the ID My Thoroughbred App will provide each horse's name, detailed markings, photos, assistance needs, and more when a valid microchip is entered.
Fasig-Tipton has cataloged 260 offerings for its February Digital Sale, which opened Feb. 19 and will close Feb. 24, beginning at 2 p.m. ET.
Coolmore has bought Waikato Stud's rising young sire Super Seth, with the son of Dundeel set to relocate to the Hunter Valley later this year.
At the close of trade on the first day of the two-day sale, 138 yearlings sold at a clearance rate of 82%, with an impressive 22 lots making over AU$200,000. The aggregate rose 9.7% from last year's corresponding session to AU$14,737,500.
Agentes 305 will serve as the official Spanish channel for Parx Racing with daily commentary and handicapping, Spanish-language race calls and exclusive behind-the-scenes content featuring interviews with jockeys and trainers.
The newly unveiled Heaven and Horseshoes worship and community center by the Horseshoe Indianapolis backstretch exemplifies what can happen when horsemen, track leadership and regulators work together.
Letters to the Editor, Feb. 19 edition of BloodHorse Daily
Million-dollar earning Gigante, named 2025 Virginia-Bred Horse of the Year, headlines a slate of award winners whose connections will receive hardware for their efforts March 14 at Colonial Downs.
The reformatted Euro/Mideast Road to the Kentucky Derby returns to Dubai Feb. 20 but without Six Speed, the colt making the most noise this season at Meydan Racecourse, leaving the race wide open.
The Maryland Million announced Feb. 18 two new Maryland Million Races running March 22, each offering $10,000 in bonuses for Maryland Million-eligible horses.
The top seller, Dante Nonantais (Lot 355) set to continue his career in Australia after going the way of Narvick, Terry Henderson's OTI, and Melbourne Cup (G1)-winning trainers Tony and Calvin McEvoy.
Bred by owner/breeder Deborah Hancock, the flashy chestnut colt is out of the Tale of the Cat winner Miss Tattle Tale.
Samuel Marin's total of 13 wins for the week included a stakes race victory.
The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority has called a March 11 board panel hearing to address what it says is Churchill Downs Incorporated's refusal to pay millions of dollars of required assessments from four of its tracks.
The King's Plate Stakes is North America's oldest continuously run stakes race and is contested for a purse of CA$1 million.
The change moves Friday racing from its previous 4 p.m. PT start to 2 p.m. PT, creating a consistent post time throughout the week and providing fans, horsemen and women, and industry partners with a streamlined schedule.
Western Australia's premier yearling auction returns to the Swan Valley this week, with 358 lots cataloged for the Magic Millions Perth Yearling Sale, which gets underway Feb. 19.
Racing from Aqueduct and Oaklawn Park will be shown on "America's Day at the Races", while the John Battaglia Stakes will be shown on FanDuel TV.
The Maryland Thoroughbred Industry Renaissance Awards will be presented during a March 22 luncheon at Laurel Park.
Grade 1 winner Lovesick Blues was named 2025 champion California-bred older horse and sprinter and is a finalist for California-bred Horse of the Year, which will be announced March 2 at the California Thoroughbred Breeders Association Awards Dinner.
The membership program is a new hospitality offering available to fans when the new Belmont Park opens later this year.
Following their eye-catching wins Feb. 14, Saudi Cup (G1) winner Forever Young and Risen Star Stakes (G2) winner Paladin moved up the leaderboard in their respective National Thoroughbred Racing Association rankings.
