BloodHorse news editor Byron King reviews Paladin's victory in the Feb. 14 Risen Star Stakes (G2) at Fair Grounds.

Byron King's Top 12 on the Road to the Kentucky Derby, presented by Spendthrift Farm.

For the fifth straight year, the European Pattern Committee has reduced the number of black-type races, which chair Jason Morris says, "reflects the collective responsibility that the EPC member countries share towards enforcing quality control."

A University of Kentucky study suggests the use of ertugliflozin keeps a horse's blood sugar and insulin levels down after a corticosteroid joint injection. With insulin tied to laminitis, this discovery could provide safer care for at-risk horses.

Caitlin Courtney has been named the new director of sales at Denali Stud after 11 years working with St George Sales and Brookstone Farm.

In the equestrian real estate market, not all horse properties move at the same speed. Some estates command global attention with gated entrances, grand homes, and world-class barns. Others attract serious riders and trainers looking for function over flash.

So the question is: What sells faster — luxury equestrian estates or functional training farms?

The answer depends on buyer pool size, pricing strategy, location, and how well the property aligns with its target audience. Let’s break it down.

Luxury Equestrian Estates

Leading young sire Zarak will miss the start of the covering season due to an accident in his stable, the Aga Khan Studs revealed Feb. 17.

Dollars & Sense with Frank Angst looks at Forever Young's remarkable career as an example of an international approach that could keep racing's top stars in training. Read more:

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