Racehorses rely on good respiratory health to be able to perform at the peak of their abilities. It is why endoscope results can influence owners, trainers, and buyers alike.
The Jockey Club Thoroughbred Incentive Program, which encourages the retraining of Thoroughbreds into other disciplines upon completion of careers in racing or breeding, announced the winners from its 2025 performance awards program.
Meaning, the 3-5 morning-line favorite, is one of three daughters of Gun Runner, two trained by Michael McCarthy, in the Santa Anita Oaks (G2), which offers 100 Kentucky Oaks (G1) qualifying points to the winner.
The first Friday in May at Churchill Downs will be in focus on the first Friday in April at Keeneland as the opening-day Ashland Stakes (G1) at the Lexington track will add some clarity to the Kentucky Oaks (G1) outlook.
This week's schedule of racing on radio and television compiled by America's Best Racing is highlighted by a trio of important prep races for the Kentucky Derby (G1).
Kristine Gibbons’ joy is evident in her voice; her bright laughter ripples down the phone line as you talk to her. And she’s got a very good reason to be so happy. After all, her Wind Hill Farm bred Kentucky Derby (G1) contender Nearly.
In this week's Porter on Pedigrees, Florida Derby (G1) winner Commandment and Arkansas Derby (G1) winner Renegade could bid to credit Into Mischief with a record-breaking fourth winner of the Run for the Roses.
Further Ado, 20 lengths superior against maidens in his first route last fall at Keeneland, will look to impress once again at the Lexington oval where he battles eight other 3-year-olds in the $1.25 million Blue Grass Stakes (G1).