Fourteen Wins Earn Prat Jockey of The Week Honor
Reigning Eclipse Award winner Flavien Prat won a total of 14 races last week, including a five-win day Nov. 23 and a sweep of the day's stakes races. He was voted Jockey of the Week Nov.17-23....
Japanese Triple Tiara Heroine Gentildonna Dies at 16
Gentildonna became just the fourth filly to win Japan's Triple Tiara (fillies' Triple Crown) in her 3-year-old campaign and was crowned Japanese Horse of the Year in 2012 and 2014....
What to Know About and How to Watch the 2025 Japan Cup
The Japan Cup is held on turf at a distance of 2,400 meters, or about 1 1/2 miles. It boasts a purse comparable to the Breeders' Cup Classic, with about 1.09 billion yen equaling about $7.2 million....
Commission Turmoil Underscores Challenges in Minnesota
The resignation of Minnesota Racing Commission chair Dr. Camille McArdle highlights issues facing the state's horse racing and breeding industry, including continued tension between regulators, politi...
Cox Looks for Back-to-Back Wins in Golden Rod Stakes
The $400,000 Golden Rod Stakes (G2) Nov. 29 at Churchill Downs is the next stop on the Road to the Kentucky Oaks. Trainer Brad Cox will look for a second consecutive win with Rags to Riches Stakes win...
Woodbine to Offer Grants to Support Welfare, Education
Woodbine Entertainment announced Nov. 26 the launch of the Woodbine Cares Horsepower Fund, a new grant program designed to support charities and not-for-profit organizations that champion horse welf...
Luana Miss Set to Tackle Heavyweights in Winterbottom
She may be the small filly taking on some seasoned sprinters, but Trevor Andrews insists Luana Miss is well capable of punching above her light weight as he gets set to unleash his stable star in the...
Hollywood Turf Cup Features Top Three Rematch from 2024
The top three finishers from last year's Hollywood Turf Cup (G2T) return for a rematch Nov. 28 at Del Mar. Up for grabs is the lion's share of a $200,000 purse. ...
Kansas' Approval of HHR Paves Road for Racing's Return
The state of Kansas approved 1,000 HHR machines, which is a precursor to the return of Thoroughbred racing in the state. While Kansas has not had live Thoroughbred racing since 2008, the goal is for t...