New legislation that allows fixed-odds wagering and prohibits the imposition of a limit of mares bred to a stallion in a given year, with the possible exception of a unanimous international agreement, is in place in Kentucky after a veto override.
After a pair of 1-2 finishes from Sovereignty and Journalism in the Kentucky Derby (G1) and Preakness Stakes (G1) in 2025, a third showdown comes as 4-year-olds in the April 18 Oaklawn Handicap (G2).
Keeneland released the catalog April 15 for its April Selected Horses of Racing Age Sale, which will be held the evening of April 24, following the races on the closing day of the spring meet.
After a head-scratching effort in the Breeders' Cup Distaff (G1) last November in which she was eased, Calumet Farm homebred Gin Gin returns to Keeneland in search of a repeat in the $400,0000 Doubledogdare Stakes (G2).
America's Best Racing provides an early cheat sheet of possible runners for this year's Kentucky Derby (G1). A field of up to 20 runners and any also-eligible horses will be drawn April 25.
Fasig-Tipton has cataloged 593 entries for its Midlantic May 2-Year-Olds in Training Sale, to be held May 18-19, at the Maryland State Fairgrounds in Timonium, Md.
Husbands earns the Jockey of the Week honor after guiding Claret Beret to victory in the Apple Blossom Handicap (G1) at Oaklawn Park, winning his first Grade 1.
In this week's Porter on Pedigrees, the legacy of the late Uncle Mo continues to be felt through the success of his sons and daughters, most recently when son Modernist sired April 11 Lexington Stakes (G3) winner Trendsetter.
A lawsuit filed against Breeders' Cup, the California Horse Racing Board, Del Mar, and unknown defendants accuses them of being responsible for wrongfully scratching White Abarrio minutes before the 2025 Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile.