Russell has been an amateur rider, an assistant trainer, the boss of her own barn, and a groundbreaker. She now aims to add classic-winning trainer to her résumé as well.
Kappa Kappa, winner of the 2025 Raven Run Stakes (G2) at Keeneland, has been named 2025 Pennsylvania-bred Horse of the Year, as well as champion 3-year-old filly and female sprinter.
Corona de Oro's connections hope for a leap ahead when the consistent Bolt d'Oro colt starts in the $2 million Preakness Stakes (G1) May 16 at Laurel Park.
Churchill Downs Inc. and its wagering platform TwinSpires are again out of the Texas market following the dismissal of a lawsuit brought to block them from taking online horse racing bets from the Lone Star State.
Kentucky Derby (G1) fifth-place finisher Danon Bourbon will undergo surgery to remove a knee chip sustained in the May 2 race, likely knocking him out of racing for the remainder of 2026.
In this week's Porter on Pedigrees, the intricate relationship between Nyquist's dam, Seeking Gabrielle, and Wildcat Heir/Forest Wildcat is key in the pedigree of recent Peter Pan Stakes (G3) winner Growth Equity.
Hips 1-300 completed their previews on Day 1 of the under-tack show for Fasig-Tipton's Midlantic May 2-Year-Olds in Training Sale, May 12. The under-tack show was condensed to two days, barring weather concerns developing May 13.