KEEP Day at the Capitol, held Feb. 12 in Frankfort, Ky., emphasized the significant economic impact of the horse racing industry, while encouraging those involved in the equine industry to continue building relationships with legislators.
Some choice offerings from the Aga Khan Studs helped fuel another day of "extraordinary" trade as the Goffs February Sale concluded with turnover having more than doubled year-on-year.
The Jockey Club Thoroughbred Incentive Program recognized the top 10 T.I.P.-registered Thoroughbreds at the eight levels of the U.S. Eventing Association's Leaderboard.
Trainer Yoshito Yahagi discusses Forever Young as he will attempt to defend his title in the Saudi Cup (G1). Video courtesy of the Jockey Club of Saudi Arabia.
The Saudi Derby (G3) is a new addition to the Churchill Downs competitions seeking to lure foreigners to the Kentucky Derby (G1) but also has attracted some American 3-year-olds looking for an optional route to Louisville, Ky.
After finishing as the leading earner of any North American-trained horse in 2025 when earnings in the Middle East are included, Hit Show will chart a familiar path when he opens his 6-year-old season Feb. 11.
Bob Baffert's horses have found heartbreak in the final 100 meters of the Saudi Cup (G1) and will have to overcome that late-race challenge again Feb. 14 against a rival who has mastered that task.
While the $20 million Saudi Cup (G1) and the $1.5 million Saudi Derby (G3) at King Abdulaziz Racecourse feature American-trained runners or owned interests, other races on the Saudi Cup undercard also include notable U.S. representatives.