The $1.25 million Apple Blossom Handicap (G1) has joined the roster of prestigious North American races for the 2026 Breeders' Cup Challenge Series: Win and You're In, Breeders' Cup Limited and Oaklawn Park announced Jan. 22.

HISA is seeking public comment on proposed modifications to the Rule Series 5000 (Equine Testing and Investigation Standards) and 7000 (Arbitration Procedures) of its Anti-Doping and Medication Control Program.

Trainer James Cassidy died Jan. 21 at his home in Monrovia, Calif., after suffering from heart disease. He was 80.

Thanks to a partnership with Britbet, 1/ST CONTENT's North American racing is available for pool betting by UK bettors across UK racetracks, in time for the Triple Crown contests, Travers Stakes at Saratoga, and Breeders' Cup World Championships.

The International Conference for the Health, Safety, and Welfare of Jockeys was hosted in Hong Kong Dec. 11-12. The conference featured presentations and panel discussions with leading experts in the field. A replay is now available.

Winx's second foal will no doubt grab the main headline, but the Inglis Easter Yearling Sale is also shaping as a showcase for another superstar of the Australian Thoroughbred scene—sire sensation Extreme Choice.

Hall of Fame trainer Steve Asmussen intends to run Soldier N Diplomat in the $1 million Southwest Stakes (G3) Jan. 31 at Oaklawn, with stablemate Obliteration headed to the $1.5 million Saudi Derby (G3) Feb. 14 in Saudi Arabia.

Due to a major winter storm set to hit a sizable portion of the United States, many racetracks have canceled their upcoming cards.

Maggie Wolfendale & Sara Elbadwi look back at the Lecomte & Silverbulletday at Fair Grounds this weekend.

The Inglis Digital Australia January Sale was topped Jan. 21 by well-related Street Boss mare Sliders—with an I Am Invincible colt foal at foot—who sold for AU$400,000.