Journalism lost the first two rounds to Sovereignty, but those matches were in 2025. Round 3 is April 18 at Oaklawn Park where the now-4-year-old heavyweights tangle again in the $1.25 million Oaklawn Handicap (G2) for older horses at 1 1/8 miles.
Near the end of the final session of the Ocala Breeders' Sales 2-Year-Olds in Training Sale, Jacob West secured a fast filly by Girvin for $1.6 million on behalf of Robert and Lawana Low.
Woodbine begins its 128-day Thoroughbred racing season April 18 with a seven-race card. Forty-five horses are entered on opening day, and 40 are in seven races April 19.
Brazen Persuasion, winner of the 2013 Schuylerville Stakes (G3), has been supplemented to the Fasig-Tipton April Digital Sale. Her 2-year-old Jackie's Warrior filly sold for $2.3 million earlier this week.
The National Thoroughbred Racing Association presents the first NTRA Statesman of the Year Award to retiring Senator Mitch McConnell. The award recognizes a lawmaker who has worked to improve the Thoroughbred racing industry.
Hall of Fame trainer Bill Mott discusses reigning Horse of the Year Sovereignty April 17 as he prepares to make his 4-year-old debut in the $1.25 million Oaklawn Handicap (G2) at Oaklawn Park.
Brazen Persuasion, winner of the 2013 Schuylerville Stakes (G3), has been supplemented to the Fasig-Tipton April Digital Sale. Her 2-year-old Jackie's Warrior filly sold for $2.3 million earlier this week.
The atmosphere in the pavilion turned electric as the highly anticipated Flightline colt made his entrance into the ring at the OBS Spring Sale. Following a spirited bidding war, Zedan Racing Stables prevailed with a record $10.5 million bid.
Trendsetter, winner of the April 11 Lexington Stakes (G3) at Keeneland, has been supplemented to the Keeneland April Selected Horses of Racing Age Sale to be held the evening of April 24, following racing on closing day.