Anthony Stroud came out on top after a bidding war for Lot 197, a colt by Tally-Ho's Mehmas, becoming the second-highest-priced juvenile in the sale's history.
In its first quarter business results report April 22, Churchill Downs Inc. reported a record-breaking first three months of 2026 in a trio of key metrics.
Keeneland announced April 22 that Radar Lock—a 3-year-old son of Dialed In who was second to the highly regarded Final Story in a maiden special weight race April 19—has been supplemented to the April Selected Horses of Racing Age Sale.
Per Incanto will stand for an elevated service fee of NZ$75,000 at Little Avondale Stud in 2026, with the NZ$15,000 increase on last year's figure reflective of his remarkable record both on the racetrack and in the sales ring.
The New York Race Track Chaplaincy announced that Michelle Cuozzo Borisenok, who has been serving on the board of directors as vice president, has been elected president of the organization.
With Keeneland closing its meet April 24, the focus of Kentucky racing pivots roughly 70 miles west to Churchill Downs, where the Louisville track launches its spring meet with its traditional last-Saturday-in-April opening.
Ace Stud will sponsor this year's TBA Flat Breeders' Awards, an evening to celebrate British-bred success from the 2025 season. The Newmarket operation stands dual group 1 winner Shaquille, whose first yearlings will be offered later this year.
Boasting probably the best horse in the country in Autumn Glow and crack 3-year-old Autumn Boy among his five group 1 winners, The Autumn Sun will stand for a carefully chosen AU$137,500.