Speaking on the Nick Luck Daily podcast, O'Brien said: "It's a real privilege for us to be asked to train horses for the Juddmonte team. They have had an incredible number of years as a historic operation."
On the May 25 episode of BloodHorse Monday: Lane's End Farm's Bill Farish discusses acquiring breeding rights of Kentucky Derby (G1) winner Golden Tempo, Liam's Map siring Preakness Stakes (G1) winner Napoleon Solo, and Flightline's sales success.
Veteran trainer Francisco Bravo accomplished a career milestone May 23, winning his 1,000th race when Brilliant Spin won the fourth race at Lone Star Park.
Jockey Juan Hernandez reached a notable milestone May 24 when earning his 3,000th career win at Santa Anita Park in the day's final race, guiding Syntax to victory in a starter allowance going 1 mile on turf.
The Japan Racing Horse Association announced 270 yearlings and 252 foals are cataloged for the 2026 JRHA Select Sale July 13-14 at Northern Horse Park near New Chitose Airport in Hokkaido.
For trainer Kent Sweezey, being based at Churchill Downs represents more than a career opportunity. It's a return to the Kentucky racing circuit where his passion for the sport first began.
The son of Tapit sired a record-setting $10.5 million colt at the Ocala Breeders' Sales Spring 2-Year-Olds in Training Sale, but even if this purchase is not considered, Flightline still leads the sire standings by average.
T O Elvis' victory in the May 2 Churchill Downs Stakes (G1) was a first at the top level for breeders and Pittsburgh residents Jeff and Melissa Prunzik, who purchased Stone Bridge Farm in Lexington in 2017.