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2022 April
  • Fri, Apr 29, 2022
    Preakness 147 Preview
    All eyes will be on Pimlico Racetrack, Baltimore, on Saturday 21st May, 2022, for the second jewel in the Triple Crown, the Preakness Stakes. Run over 1 3/16m for three year olds, the 147th running of the Preakness Stakes will be held two weeks after the Kentucky Derby and three weeks before the final leg, the Belmont Stakes.
  • Fri, Apr 29, 2022
    Racing and industry news
    The Santa Anita Spring Racing meet starts on the 30th of April and runs through until 19 June
  • Fri, Apr 22, 2022
    White Abarrio returns with brilliant 3F breeze
    C2 Racing Stable LLC and La Milagrosa Stable LLC’s White Abarrio returned to the Gulfstream Park worktab Sunday morning with a brilliant three-furlong breeze in preparation for a scheduled start in the May 7 Kentucky Derby (G1).
  • Fri, Apr 15, 2022
    Back to business at gulfstream for Junior Alvarado
    It was back to business as usual Sunday at Gulfstream Park for jockey Junior Alvarado, who rode three winners on the day after guiding Speaker’s Corner to a breathtaking victory in Saturday’s Carter (G1) at Belmont Park.
  • Fri, Apr 15, 2022
    Edgar Perez making presence felt at Gulfstream
    Edgar Perez has quickly made his presence felt during the Spring/Summer Royal Palm Meet at Gulfstream Park, where the former Chicago-area mainstay rode a pair of winners, including One Identity in the featured optional claiming allowance, on Saturday’s program.
  • Thu, Apr 14, 2022
    Pimlico surface examination on target for April 17-19
    The Maryland Jockey Club has confirmed that maintenance work on the dirt surface at Pimlico Race Course will begin Easter Sunday, April 17, with plans to reopen the track for training Wednesday, April 20.
2022 March
2022 January
  • Wed, Jan 26, 2022
    Pegasus World Cup Invitational
    This weekend, Saturday 29th January, is Pegasus World Cup Invitational Series day at Gulfstream Park, Florida.
2021 December
  • Fri, Dec 24, 2021
    Championship on the line as MATCH Series concludes
    The overall 2021 Mid-Atlantic Thoroughbred Championships (MATCH) Series title will hinge on the performances of a pair of Maryland-bred runners Dec. 26 at Laurel Park, which will host the final round of four $100,000 divisional stakes.
2021 November
2021 October
2021 September
  • Wed, Sep 01, 2021
    Del Mar Final Weekend
    The summer meet at Del Mar comes to an end for 2021 with a special long weekend of racing attractions culminating in the final races on Labor Day, Monday 6th September.
2021 August
  • Sat, Aug 07, 2021
    Saratoga Weekend Preview
    The Saratoga Derby, established in 2019, is part of the Turf Trinity series that is contested at distances matching the dirt Triple Crown, with each leg worth $1 million in purse money.
2021 July
2021 June
  • Fri, Jun 04, 2021
    Ajaaweed Blossoming For Brooklyn
    Shadwell's well-regarded Ajaaweed enters the toughest test of his career, Saturday's prestigious Brooklyn Invitational, as a prime example of patience paying off in racing.
2021 May
  • Thu, May 27, 2021
    NYRA bans Baffert horses
    The New York Racing Association last week announced a temporary suspension of trainer Bob Baffert's horses on its three tracks, Aqueduct, Belmont Park and Saratoga.
  • Thu, May 27, 2021
    Preakness 146 Review
    The 146th running of the Preakness Stakes played out in front of an enthusiastic crowd at Pimlico Race Course this month.
  • Thu, May 27, 2021
    Santa Anita
    Memorial Day Weekend has three great days' racing at Santa Anita Park.
  • Thu, May 27, 2021
    The Triple Crown continues...
    The oldest of the three Triple Crown events, the Belmont Stakes predates the Preakness by six years, the Kentucky Derby by eight; this will be the 153rd renewal.
  • Wed, May 19, 2021
    Malathaat to point to CCA Oaks, skip Belmont
    Shadwell's undefeated multiple Grade 1-winning 3-year-old filly Malathaat, winner of the $1.25 million Longines Kentucky Oaks (G1) on April 30, will skip the $1.5 million Belmont Stakes Presented by NYRA Bets (G1) on June 5 and point toward Saratoga.
  • Thu, May 06, 2021
    Mystic Guide Sets Sights On Summer
    It is rare that a horse looks as well as Godolphin’s Mystic Guide does after a trip across the world and top effort in a Group 1 race, but the son of Ghostzapper has evidently flourished since arriving back at trainer Mike Stidham’s Barn 2 at Keeneland Racecourse in Lexington, Kentucky, USA.
2021 April
2021 March
2021 February
  • Thu, Feb 11, 2021
    El Camino Real Derby
    An important Derby qualifier, El Camino Real Derby will be held at Golden Gate Fields.
  • Thu, Feb 11, 2021
    On the Derby Trail
    Florida Derby, a prestigious trials for the Triple Crown will be held on 27th March 2021 at Gulfstream Park.
  • Thu, Feb 11, 2021
    Umberto Rispoli on form
    XB Net ambassador Umberto Rispoli continues a dual rich vein of form - both in the saddle and with his selections in the jockey's exclusive blog for XB Net.
2021 January
  • Fri, Jan 29, 2021
    Look Ahead At The Withers
    The Withers Stakes was inaugurated in 1874, one year before the Kentucky Derby, and has been held at five different racetracks during its long history.
  • Fri, Jan 29, 2021
    Pegasus World Cup Review
    The Pegasus World Cup Invitational Series took place at Gulfstream Park, Florida last Saturday 23rd January.
  • Fri, Jan 29, 2021
    Santa Anita Postponed
    Strong rains are predicted to hit Southern California over the next few days, so Santa Anita Park has announced the cancellation of racing on Friday, 29th January.
  • Fri, Jan 29, 2021
    The Road To Florida Derby
    The Holy Bull Stakes is the next Florida prep race for 3-year-olds on the Road to the Kentucky Derby.
2020 December
2020 November
2020 October
2020 September
2020 August
2020 June
2019 December
2019 October
  • Thu, Oct 31, 2019
    BIg Week Ahead For Charlie Appleby
    Dubai Sheema Classic winner star Old Persian will take his place among the world's best middle-distance grass horses when he lines up in the $4 million Longines Breeders' Cup Turf at Santa Anita in California this weekend.
  • Sun, Oct 06, 2019
    New Whip Rules At Woodbine
    Canada's leading track Woodbine will implement new restrictions on whip use in a test period starting on October 18.
2019 September
2019 August
  • Sat, Aug 31, 2019
    Saratoga Summer Season Ends
    As the sun sets Saratoga summer meeting we head into the final day with some wonderful memories of one of Americas most brilliant and picturesque racing carnivals.
  • Sun, Aug 11, 2019
    Chad Brown Cleans Up At Arlington
    New York trainer Chad Brown made a clean sweep of the three G1 features on the Arlington Million program in Chicago on August 10.
  • Sun, Aug 11, 2019
    Racing Returns To Colonial Downs
    Racing has returned to the state of Virginia with the re-opening of the Colonial Downs track that was closed in 2014.
2019 July
  • Thu, Jul 25, 2019
    Thunder Snow Set For Saratoga
    Two-time Dubai World Cup winner Thunder Snow has been confirmed for G1 Whitney Handicap over 1800m at Saratoga on August 3.
2019 June
  • Sun, Jun 23, 2019
    Stronach Group Ban Hall Of Fame Trainer
    The Stronach Group has banned US Hall of Fame trainer Jerry Hollendorfer from racing and training at its flagship California track Santa Anita.
2019 May
  • Sun, May 19, 2019
    War Of Will Wins Preakness Stakes
    War of Will has won the Preakness Stakes at Pimlico to give trainer Mark Caisse and jockey Tyler Gaffalione a first win in a Triple Crown race.
  • Thu, May 16, 2019
    Maximum Security owners file lawsuit
    Gary and Mary West, the owners of Maximum Security, have filed a lawsuit seeking to have the Kentucky Derby disqualification of their horse overturned in court.
  • Sat, May 04, 2019
    Serengeti Empress wins Kentucky Oaks
    Serengeti Empress has bounced back from a bleeding attack at her previous start to lead all the way in the Kentucky Oaks at Churchill Downs.
2019 April
  • Wed, Apr 24, 2019
    The Triple Crown’s Jewels
    One of the oldest and most renowned events in the world, horse racing’s triple crown is a highlight for thoroughbred fans each and every year.
  • Sat, Apr 06, 2019
    Critical Weekend For Kentucky Derby Hopes
    A critical weekend lies ahead for Kentucky Derby hopefuls with the running of three time-honoured races regarded as major guides – the Santa Anita Derby, Wood Memorial and Bluegrass Stakes.
2019 March
  • Sun, Mar 17, 2019
    Lasix Agreement Ends Turmoil At Santa Anita
    Racing will resume at Santa Anita on March 29 after the Thoroughbred Owners of California and track owners The Stronach Group reached an agreement on the use of Lasix.
  • Thu, Mar 14, 2019
    Training Resumes At Santa Anita
    Horses have worked over the main track at Santa Anita Park for the first time since racing was suspended last week.
  • Thu, Mar 07, 2019
    Santa Anita Closed Due To Safety Concerns
    Santa Anita Park, California’s premier racing centre, has been closed for racing and training due to continuing safety concerns over horse deaths.
  • Sun, Mar 03, 2019
    Santa Anita Addresses Horse Deaths
    The main track at Santa Anita was reopened after a two-day closure because of concerns over the number of equine deaths at California’s premier course in the last two months.
2019 February
  • Mon, Feb 18, 2019
    Victor Espinoza Resumes At Santa Anita
    Veteran Hall of Fame jockey Victor Espinoza is scheduled to return to race riding at Santa Anita Park on February 18 after a seven months absence recovering from injuries.
  • Mon, Feb 18, 2019
    War Of Will On The Road To Kentucky Derby
    The Mark Casse-trained 3YO War Of Will kept his unbeaten record on dirt intact with another powerful performance to win Sunday's G2 Risen Star Stakes at Fair Grounds in New Orleans.
2019 January
  • Sun, Jan 27, 2019
    City of Light wins Pegasus Cup
    City Of Light has romped home in wet conditions to win the $9 million Pegasus at Gulfstream Park in Florida.
2018 December
  • Mon, Dec 10, 2018
    Another Futurity, Another Win For Bob Baffert
    The Bob Baffert-trained colt Improbable took his record to a perfect three-for-three with an impressive victory over stablemate Mucho Gusto in the G1 Los Alamitos Futurity, giving the champion trainer his 11th victory in the juvenile feature.
2018 November
2018 October
  • Wed, Oct 31, 2018
    2018 Breeders Cup Classic Full Of Intrigue
    A full field of 14 has been drawn for Saturday’s $6 million Breeders’ Cup Classic at Churchill Downs with plenty of intrigue surrounding this year’s renewal.
  • Tue, Oct 30, 2018
    Thunder Snow ready for Breeders' Cup
    Godolphin trainer Saeed bin Suroor is looking to Thunder Snow to continue his recent run of international wins in the Breeders' Cup Classic at Churchill Downs.
  • Thu, Oct 25, 2018
    Dirt kickback worry for Lion in Breeders
    Roaring Lion's biggest test in the Breeders' Cup Classic may come from kickback on the dirt surface rather than the opposition his trainer John Gosden says.
  • Tue, Oct 02, 2018
    Accelerate Favourite For Breeders Cup Classic
    Eclipse Award winner Accelerate continued his domination of the handicap division with his third straight win at the highest level in Santa Anita’s GI Awesome Again Stakes to complete his build up to the G1 Breeders’ Cup Classic at Churchill Downs on November 3.
2018 September
2018 August
  • Tue, Aug 28, 2018
    Abel Tasman Stars At Saratoga
    Bob Baffert’s outstanding mare Abel Tasman recorded her sixth G1 win in the Personal Ensign Stakes at Saratoga.
  • Mon, Aug 20, 2018
    Accelerate Puts On A Show At Del Mar
    The John Sadler-trained Accelerate put on a show in Saturday’s $1 million Pacific Classic at Del Mar, continuing his domination of the California handicap division to promote his claims for the Breeders’ Cup Classic.
2018 July
  • Sun, Jul 01, 2018
    Wonder Gadot Wins Queens Plate At Woodbine
    Wonder Gadot, the classy Medaglia D’Oro filly trained by Mark Casse, joined an elite group when she won Canada’s prestigious G1 Queen’s Plate at Woodbine on Saturday.
2018 June
  • Sun, Jun 17, 2018
    Royal Ascot Leads To Breeders Cup
    Royal Ascot form will contribute to the international challenge for the 2018 Breeders’ Cup races at Churchill Downs in November.
  • Sun, Jun 10, 2018
    Justify claims Triple Crown
    Justify has given trainer Bob Baffert his second Triple Crown with a comfortable victory in the Belmont Stakes.
  • Wed, Jun 06, 2018
    Justify draws the rail for Belmont
    The Bob Baffert-trained Justify has drawn barrier one for his bid to win the Belmont Stakes and complete the US Triple Crown.
2018 May
  • Sun, May 27, 2018
    Audible Out Of Belmont Stakes
    Kentucky Derby placegetter Audible will bypass a rematch with champion colt Justify in the Belmont Stakes in New York on June 9.
  • Sat, May 19, 2018
    Edgar Prado Rides 7000 Winners
    Peruvian-born US Hall of Fame jockey Edgar Prado won the 7000th race of his distinguished career on May 15, becoming just the seventh rider to reach that mark.
  • Sat, May 19, 2018
    US Opens The Doors To Sports Betting
    The US Supreme Court has opened the doors to nationwide sports betting after ruling in favour of New Jersey’s law permitting wagering on sports.
  • Fri, May 18, 2018
    Justify works on soggy Pimlico track
    Preakness Stakes favourite Justify has been given an easy work-out on a wet Pimlico track ahead of the second leg of the Triple Crown.
  • Tue, May 08, 2018
    Baffert Switches Focus To Preakness Stakes
    Bob Baffert has confirmed he will follow his usual policy with Kentucky Derby winner Justify heading into the second leg of the US Triple Crown, the Preakness Stakes at Pimlico on May 19.
  • Sun, May 06, 2018
    Justify wins sloppy Kentucky Derby
    Justify has won the wettest Kentucky Derby in history to give trainer Bob Baffert his fifth win and jockey Mike Smith his second.
  • Wed, May 02, 2018
    Raiders Arrive At Churchill Downs
    The winners of the UAE Derby sponsored by the Saeed & Mohammed Al Naboodah Group (G2) and UAE Oaks sponsored by Al Naboodah Construction Group (G3) have arrived at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky, USA.
  • Tue, May 01, 2018
    2018 Kentucky Derby - Can Mendelssohn Do The Unthinkable
    Can Irish colt Mendelssohn do the unthinkable and win the Kentucky Derby? It’s the question every US racing fan is asking and the fear they all hold days out from America’s most famous classic at Churchill Downs.
2018 April
2018 March
2018 January
  • Sun, Jan 28, 2018
    Gun Runner wins the Pegasus
    United States champion Gun Runner has ended his career with victory in the Pegasus World Cup Invitational.
  • Thu, Jan 25, 2018
    Dettori Returns To Gulfstream After 19 Years
    Champion jockey Frankie Dettori will make his long-awaited return to Gulfstream Park this weekend when he rides European invader Toast Of New York in Saturday’s $16 million Pegasus World Cup.
  • Tue, Jan 23, 2018
    Gun Runner Firing For Pegasus World Cup
    Gun Runner breezed a half mile at Gulfstream Park on January 22 in his last timed workout ahead of his career finale in the $16 million Pegasus World Cup on Saturday.
  • Sat, Jan 20, 2018
    Comeback Is The Toast Of Pegasus World Cup
    There is no question that Toast Of New York has taken the most unconventional path of the 12 horses headed to the $16 million Pegasus World Cup at Gulfstream Park in Florida on January 27.
  • Thu, Jan 18, 2018
    Breeding Plans For Lady Eli
    Champion US mare Lady Eli has been retired with plans to offer her in foal at the 2018 Keeneland November Breeding Stock Sale.
2017 December
2017 November
  • Fri, Nov 03, 2017
    Preview - 2017 Breeders Cup Classic
    Arrogate, the champ, heads into his title defence in the Breeders Cup Classic on the ropes and with a familiar foe looking to land the knockout blow.
2017 October
  • Thu, Oct 26, 2017
    Arrogate Heads 187 Breeders Cup Entries
    A total of 187 thoroughbreds including 45 international entries from have been nominated for the 2017 Breeders Cup races to be run for the first time at Del Mar in California on November 3 and 4.
  • Tue, Oct 17, 2017
    Derby Winner Always Dreaming Returns In 2018
    Always Dreaming, winner of this year’s Kentucky Derby and Florida Derby, will return to training in November and be pointed for a 4YO racing campaign in 2018.
2017 September
  • Tue, Sep 05, 2017
    Gun Runner Takes Aim At Breeders Cup Classic
    Steve Asmussen’s star 4YO Gun Runner will not start again before the Breeders Cup Classic after blitzing his rivals in the G1 Woodward Stakes at Saratoga last weekend.
  • Fri, Sep 01, 2017
    US Champion Songbird Retired
    US champion mare Songbird has been retired from racing and will be offered for sale at the upcoming Fasig-Tipton November sale.
2017 August
  • Thu, Aug 31, 2017
    Breeders Cup Next For Lady Aurelia
    Brilliant US filly Lady Aurelia, just nipped on the wire in the G1 Nunthorpe Stakes at York in the UK last week, is returning to Keeneland to be aimed at a start in the Breeders Cup Turf Sprint at Del Mar in November.
  • Sun, Aug 20, 2017
    Arrogate beaten again at Del Mar
    Arrogate has run second in the Grade One Pacific Classic with his trainer and jockey admitting he is not racing at his best.
  • Thu, Aug 17, 2017
    Arrogate Ready To Go At Del Mar
    US champion Arrogate has had his final serious gallop ahead of Saturday’s $1 million Pacific Classic at Del Mar where he will attempt to put behind his abject last start failure.
2017 July
  • Sun, Jul 02, 2017
    Jim Dandy Stakes Next For Derby Winner
    Kentucky Derby winner Always Dreaming has begun preparations for the next phase of his career with his first workout since finishing eighth in the Preakness Stakes on May 20.
2017 June
  • Sun, Jun 11, 2017
    Tapwrit and Songbird Light Up Belmont's Big Day
    Tapwrit drove past Irish War Cry in the stretch to give trainer Todd Pletcher his third Belmont Stakes win in 11 years and continue the domination of the classic by sons of champion sire Tapit.
  • Fri, Jun 09, 2017
    Champion Holy Bull Dies In Kentucky
    Former US Horse of the Year Holy Bull, the champion three-year-old in 1994, has been euthanized at Jonabell Farm in Kentucky at the age of 26.
  • Thu, Jun 08, 2017
    Dettori To Ride US Star At Royal Ascot
    WinStar Farm’s American Patriot, the last start winner of Keeneland’s G1 Maker's 46 Mile, has been confirmed for the Queen Anne Stakes at Royal Ascot on JUne 20.
2017 May
  • Tue, May 09, 2017
    Classic Focus Switches To The Preakness Field
    With the Kentucky Derby done and dusted the classic focus is now on the runners likely to oppose Always Dreaming in the Preakness Stakes at Pimlico in Maryland on May 20.
  • Sat, May 06, 2017
    Abel Tasman wins Kentucky Oaks
    The China Horse Club has celebrated victory in the Kentucky Oaks with the Bob Baffert-trained Abel Tasman.
2017 April
  • Tue, Apr 18, 2017
    Classic Empire Roars Back To Form
    Last season’s juvenile champion Classic Empire is back in the frame for the Kentucky Derby after surging back to winning form in the $1 million Arkansas Derby at Oaklawn Park.
  • Mon, Apr 17, 2017
    Stellar Wind Back In Fine Form
    Former champion filly Stellar Wind kicked off her five-year-old campaign with another G1 victory in the Apple Blossom at Oaklawn Park on April 14.
2017 February
  • Mon, Feb 13, 2017
    Gary Stevens Resumes Riding In March
    Champion US jockey Gary Stevens has been cleared to resume his riding career in March after undergoing surgery for the replacement of his right hip.
2017 January
  • Sun, Jan 29, 2017
    Arrogate Justifies World's Best Rating
    Arrogate and California Chrome – the two highest rated thoroughbreds in the world couldn't recreate their magic finish to the Breeders Cup Classic when they chased the world's biggest purse in the $12 million Pegasus World Cup at Gulfstream Park on Saturday.
  • Mon, Jan 23, 2017
    Robby Albarado Rides 5000th Winner
    Jockey Robby Albarado joined an elite group at Fair Grounds in New Orleans on January 22 when he rode his 5000th winner.
  • Sun, Jan 22, 2017
    Eclipse Awards - All The Winners
    California Chrome, North America’s all-time leading money earning thoroughbred, was voted US Horse of the Year for the second time in three years at the 46th Annual Eclipse Awards ceremony held at Gulfstream Park in Florida on January 21.
  • Sun, Jan 22, 2017
    Gun Runner Set To Fire In Pegasus World Cup
    A deal has been put in place that will see the connections of Gun Runner partner with Ruis Racing to give the three-year-old a start in next weekend’s $12 million Pegasus World Cup at Gulfstream Park in Florida.
  • Sun, Jan 08, 2017
    California Chrome Arrives Under Guard At Gulfstream Park
    Champion California Chrome arrived at Gulfstream Park in Florida on January 6 escorted by a police guard to continue his preparation for the inaugural running of the $12 million Pegasus World Cup Invitational on January 28.
2016 December
  • Wed, Dec 28, 2016
    Keen Ice Confirmed For Pegasus World Cup
    Keen Ice, the 2015 Travers Stakes winner, will run in the inaugural $12 million Pegasus World Cup under a partnership between gate owners Jerry and Ronnie Frankel and Jerry Crawford’s Donegal Racing.
  • Fri, Dec 16, 2016
    Neothlithic In The Frame For Pegasus World Cup
    Impressive 3YO Neolithic stakes his claim for a start in the inaugural Pegasus World Cup when he romped to dominating nine lengths win in an allowance event at Gulfstream Park on Wednesday
  • Mon, Dec 12, 2016
    Appearance Fee Draws Rivals For California Chrome
    The decision to offer an “appearance fee” for all runners has virtually ensured champion California Chrome will face a full field at his home track of Los Alamitos next weekend when he has his lead-up to the inaugural Pegasus World Cup in Florida in January.
  • Mon, Dec 05, 2016
    Chad Brown Wins First Hollywood Derby
    Trainer Chad Brown had never accounted for the winner of the GI Hollywood Derby but in the span of about 107 seconds that all changed at Santa Anita on Saturday thanks to his stablemates Annals Of Time and Beach Patrol.
2016 November
  • Tue, Nov 29, 2016
    Connect Masters Older Rivals In Cigar Mile
    Pennsylvania Derby winner Connect proved more than a match for his older rivals when he outlasted a game Divining Rod to win the G1 Cigar Mile at Aqueduct.
2016 October
  • Mon, Oct 31, 2016
    Injured Nyquist Out Of Breeders Cup
    Kentucky Derby winner Nyquist will be forced to miss next Saturday’s Breeders’ Cup Classic at Santa Anita after suffering an ankle injury in a track gallop.
  • Tue, Oct 25, 2016
    Breeders Cup Classic Field Taking Shape
    The Breeders Cup Classic field is taking shape with Keen Ice joining the list of confirmed starters after pleasing trainer Todd Pletcher in his work at Belmont Park in New York.
2016 September
  • Mon, Sep 05, 2016
    Jockey Club Gold Cup Next For Woodward Winner
    Trainer Jimmy Jerkens is looking at the Jockey Club Gold Cup as the next start for Shaman Ghost after his upset win in the G1 Woodward Stakes at Saratoga where he ended the winning run of Godolphin’s boom star Frosted.
2016 August
  • Mon, Aug 29, 2016
    Amazing Travers Stakes By Arrogate
    Arrogate, a colt previously untested at graded stakes level, blew apart the 3YO division with a record breaking win in the Travers Stakes at Saratoga.
  • Mon, Aug 29, 2016
    Frosted Ready For Woodward Stakes At Saratoga
    Godolphin-owned Frosted, the standout winner of the Metropolitan and Whitney Handicaps at his last two starts, may have his next race in the G1 Woodward Stakes at Saratoga on Saturday.
  • Mon, Aug 22, 2016
    Perfect Ten For Champion Filly Songbird
    Champion filly Songbird had no trouble stretching out to 10 furlongs for the first time as she extended her unbeaten record to 10 wins in the G1 Alabama Stakes at Saratoga.
  • Mon, Aug 15, 2016
    Mondialiste Stars On Arlington's Big Day
    UK traveller Mondialiste won his second North American G1 race when he took out the Arlington Million in Chicago to go with his victory in last year’s Woodbine Mile.
  • Mon, Aug 01, 2016
    Exaggerator wins Haskell Invitational
    Preakness Stakes winner Exaggerator has won his way to the Breeders' Cup Classic with victory in the Haskell Invitational with Nyquist fourth.
2016 July
  • Fri, Jul 29, 2016
    Kentucky Derby Replay At Monmouth Park
    Preakness Stakes winner Exaggerator will take on the Kentucky Derby winner Nyquist in Sunday’s $1 million Haskell Invitational at Monmouth Park after connections decided to bypass the Jim Dandy Stakes at Saratoga on Saturday.
  • Tue, Jul 26, 2016
    Nyquist And Beholder Work At Del Mar
    Kentucky Derby winner Nyquist has delighted trainer Doug O’Neil with his final work ahead of his return to racing at Monmouth Park on Sunday.
  • Mon, Jul 25, 2016
    Songbird takes her record to 9 from 9
    Champion filly Songbird has stretched her record to nine wins from nine races with victory in the American Oaks at Sarataoga Springs.
  • Sun, Jul 24, 2016
    California Chrome Raises The Roof At Del Mar
    Champion five-year-old California Chrome raised the roof at Del Mar when he fought out a thrilling finish to the G2 San Diego Handicap in his first appearance since his World Cup win in Dubai in March.
2016 June
  • Mon, Jun 20, 2016
    Nyquist Works; Untapable Retired
    Kentucky Derby winner Nyquist has logged his first timed workout at Santa Anita since his first career loss when third in the Preakness Stakes.
  • Thu, Jun 09, 2016
    2016 Belmont Stakes - Wide Draw Suits Exaggerator
    Preakness Stakes winner Exaggerator will take on 12 rivals in Saturday’s $1.5 million Belmont Stakes in New York from gate 11, a draw that has pleased his jockey Kent Desormeaux.
2016 May
  • Sun, May 29, 2016
    Tepin Confirmed For Royal Ascot
    Champion mare Tepin is officially Royal Ascot bound following a pleasing workout at Churchill Downs without Lasix or her nasal strip.
  • Tue, May 24, 2016
    Songbird Flies In Track Return
    Champion filly Songbird is back on the track and gearing up to extend her unbeaten sequence through the summer after recovering from a fever.
  • Mon, May 16, 2016
    German Import Wins Man O'War Stakes
    German import Wake Forest displayed a powerful late kick to surge past rivals in the final furlong to win the $400,000 Man O'War Stakes at Belmont Park on Saturday.
  • Mon, May 16, 2016
    Mark Casse Trains 2000 Winners
    Trainer Mark Casse recorded his 2000th winner at Gulfstream Park in Florida on Saturday while he was at Woodbine, an example of his far-flung racing operation.
  • Sat, May 07, 2016
    Curalina Wins La Troienne Stakes
    The Todd Pletcher trained Curalina reaffirmed her place as one of the best mares in training when she added a third G1 win to her record in the La Troienne Stakes at Churchill Downs on Friday.
2016 April
  • Wed, Apr 27, 2016
    New Partners In Derby Hope Destin
    Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners has acquired a minority interest in record-breaking Tampa Bay Derby winner Destin ahead of his bid for Kentucky Derby honours.
  • Mon, Apr 04, 2016
    Nyquist Dominates Florida Derby
    California star Nyquist remained unbeaten after he took on his biggest challenge to easily win the $1 million Florida Derby at Gulfstream Park to confirm his credentials for next month’s Kentucky Derby.
2016 February
  • Thu, Feb 25, 2016
    Classic Steps For US Stars
    Eclipse champion Songbird, the undefeated champion juvenile filly of 2015 and recent winner of the G2 Las Virgenes Stakes, will have her next start in the G3 Santa Ysabel Stakes at Santa Anita on March 5
  • Mon, Feb 01, 2016
    Dubai Race Switch For California Chrome
    US champion California Chrome will run in 2000m handicap at Meydan on February 25 as his prep race for the $10 million Dubai World Cup on March 26.
2016 January
  • Sun, Jan 31, 2016
    Impressive Mohaymen Stays Unbeaten At Gulfstream Park
    .Tapit’s undefeated 3YO Mohaymen, rated the early favourite by many for this year’s Kentucky Derby, picked up where he left off with an effortless win in the G2 Holy Bull Stakes at Gulfstream Park in Florida.
  • Fri, Jan 29, 2016
    Triple Crown Numbers Are Down
    A total of 368 three-year-olds have been nominated for the 2016 Triple Crown series at the first nomination phase.
  • Mon, Jan 11, 2016
    Art Sherman's Smile Said It All
    The smile on trainer Art Sherman's face said it all after former Horse of the Year California Chrome resumed in winning form at Santa Anita on Saturday.
2015 December
2015 November
2015 October
  • Sat, Oct 31, 2015
    Beholder Scratched From Breeders Cup Classic
    Multiple champion Beholder, who would have been second choice behind American Pharoah for Saturday’s G1 Breeders’ Cup Classic, will miss the race after a scope revealed the presence of blood.
  • Thu, Oct 22, 2015
    200 Entries For Breeders Cup Races
    Triple Crown winner American Pharoah, Pacific Classic heroine Beholder and Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe victor Golden Horn headline a group of 200 entries for the 2015 Breeders’ Cup World Championships to be held at Keeneland next week.
2015 September
  • Mon, Sep 28, 2015
    Pharoah Works After Stablemate Bayern Retired
    Triple Crown winner American Pharoah worked five furlongs in a flat 60 seconds at Santa Anita on Sunday as Bob Baffert’s star colt continues to progress toward his possible final career start in the Breeders' Cup Classic.
2015 August
  • Mon, Aug 31, 2015
    Baffert Favours More Racing For American Pharoah
    The final call belongs to owner Ahmed Zayat but trainer Bob Baffert is in favour of Triple Crown winner American Pharoah’s racing career continuing beyond his shock weekend loss in the Travers Stakes at Saratoga.
  • Mon, Aug 17, 2015
    Travers Stakes Attracts 16 Entries
    Triple Crown champion American Pharoah is among 16 horses nominated to the $1.25 million Travers Stakes at Saratoga on August 29.
  • Sun, Aug 16, 2015
    Travers Decision Close For American Pharoah
    American Pharoah can attract a crowd any time. That was evident at Del Mar on Sunday when the Triple Crown champion was given a fast breeze that will help determine if he travels to New York for his next start in the G1 Travers Stakes at Saratoga on August 29.
  • Mon, Aug 10, 2015
    Honour Code Wins Wihitney Stakes
    Honor Code added the $1.25 million Whitney Stakes at Saratoga on Saturday to his G1 record with a dramatic win last stride win over pacesetter Liam’s Map.
  • Wed, Aug 05, 2015
    Texas Red Takes Aim At American Pharoah
    Texas Red has emerged from his victory in last weekend’s Jim Dandy Stakes in exceptional condition and is on course for the Travers Stakes and a clash with American Pharoah at Saratoga on August 29.
2015 July
  • Mon, Jul 20, 2015
    Different Plans For US Stars
    California Chrome is to race on in 2016, Triple Crown champion American Pharaoh has had his first workout at Del Mar and dual Horse of the Year Wise Dan is closing on his comeback to racing.
  • Mon, Jul 13, 2015
    California Chrome Suffers Cannon Injury
    US Horse of the Year and dual classic winner California Chrome is expected to be out for the remainder of the 2015 season after x-rays revealed a cannon bone bruise.
2015 June
  • Tue, Jun 30, 2015
    American Pharoah Heads To Del Mar
    Triple Crown champion American Pharoah made his last public appearance until his next race start when he was paraded on Gold Cup day at Santa Anita last Saturday.
  • Sun, Jun 14, 2015
    American Pharaoh Fans Turn Out At Churchill Downs
    The $500,000 Stephen Foster Handicap is one of the G1 highlights of he year at Churchill Downs, but it takes a backseat when America’s newest Triple Crown champion is on the same bill.
  • Tue, Jun 02, 2015
    Will Pletcher Spoil The Belmont Party?
    Leading trainer Todd Pletcher, has three opportunities to improve on his excellent Belmont Stakes record in the final leg of the US Triple Crown in New York on Saturday.
2015 May
  • Sat, May 30, 2015
    US Introduces Anti-Doping Legislation
    The US Congress is poised to introduce legislation that will establish uniform drug and medication standards for the US thoroughbred racing and breeding industry that will turn regulation over to the US Anti-Doping Agency.
  • Mon, May 25, 2015
    Baffert Team Happy With American Pharaoh
    Triple Crown hopeful American Pharoah is set to work fast at Churchill Downs as he continues his preparation for the $1.5 million Belmont Stakes in New York on June 6.
  • Sun, May 17, 2015
    American Pharoah Romps In Preakness Stakes
    Zayat Stable's American Pharoah gave himself a shot at the Triple Crown after a commanding victory in the $1.5 million Preakness Stakes, in front of a record crowd of 131,680 at Pimlico Race Course.
  • Mon, May 04, 2015
    Derby Trio Set For Preakness Rematch
    The three placegetters from the Kentucky Derby are set for a rematch in the Preakness Stakes, second leg of the US Triple Crown, at Pimlico on May 16.
  • Sun, May 03, 2015
    Bob Baffert Wins Fourth Kentucky Derby
    Favourite American Pharoah has given trainer Bob Baffert his fourth win in the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs before a record crowd of more than 170,000.
2015 April
  • Tue, Apr 28, 2015
    Baffert Stars Set For Derby Showdown
    Saturday’s $US2million Kentucky Derby is shaping as a showdown to remember between Bob Baffert’s super colts American Pharoah and Dortmund.
  • Wed, Apr 22, 2015
    Shared Belief Suffers Hip Fracture
    Outstanding 4YO Shared Belief has been diagnosed with a hip fracture and is likely to miss the rest of 2015 as a result of the injury he sustained in last Saturday's Charles Town Classic when he failed to finish.
  • Tue, Apr 21, 2015
    US Hall Of Fame Inductees Announced
    Jockey Chris Antley, trainer King Leatherbury and champions Lava Man and Xtra Heat have been elected to the US Hall of Fame.
  • Mon, Apr 13, 2015
    American Pharaoh Tops Kentucky Derby Charts
    American Pharoah reasserted his claim to Kentucky Derby favouritism when he won the $1 million Arkansas Derby by eight lengths before a crowd of more than 67,000 at Oaklawn Park.
  • Mon, Apr 13, 2015
    Untapable Unstoppable At Oaklawn Park
    Trainer Steve Asmussen’s champion filly Untapable bounced back from a shock defeat on her seasonal debut, making no mistake in the G1 Apple Blossom Handicap at Oaklawn Park.
  • Mon, Apr 06, 2015
    Carpe Diem Wins Blue Grass Stakes
    Todd Pletcher’s Breeders' Cup Juvenile runner-up Carpe Diem advanced his claims for the Kentucky Derby when he powered to a comfortable three lengths victory in the $1 million Blue Grass Stakes at Keeneland.
  • Mon, Apr 06, 2015
    Dortmund Stays Unbeaten In Santa Anita Derby
    Exciting colt Dortmund extended his unbeaten record to six with a relentless front-running performance in the $1 million Santa Anita Derby, giving trainer Bob Baffert a record seventh win in California;s major prep for the Kentucky Derby.
  • Mon, Apr 06, 2015
    Frosted Ices Wood Memorial Rivals
    Godolphin's Kentucky Derby chances gathered momentum when the Kiaran McLaughlin-trained Frosted redeemed his reputation with a convincing two lengths victory in the G1 Wood Memorial at Aqueduct.
2015 March
  • Mon, Mar 23, 2015
    Baffert Can't Split His Derby Pair
    Bob Baffert, trainer of leading Kentucky Derby candidates American Pharoah and Dortmund, had the right answer when asked which colt is better.
  • Mon, Mar 09, 2015
    Pressure Mounting On Kentucky Derby Trail
    The Bob Baffert-trained Dortmund produced the most noteworthy performance among four Kentucky Derby prep races on Saturday when he extended his unbeaten record to five wins with a game victory in the G2 San Felipe Stakes at Santa Anita.
  • Mon, Mar 09, 2015
    Shared Belief Shoots To Top Of Timeform Ratings
    Shared Belief confirmed his status as America's top dirt horse and shot to the top of Timeform’s global ratings in no uncertain fashion when he added the historic G1 Santa Anita Handicap to his record on Saturday.
2015 February
  • Thu, Feb 26, 2015
    China Horse Club Buys Into US G1 Winner
    China Horse Club has acquired an interest in G1 winner Daredevil ahead of his seasonal debut in Saturday’s G2 Swale Stakes at Gulfstream Park.
  • Thu, Feb 12, 2015
    Setback On Derby Path For Texas Red
    Breeders' Cup Juvenile winner Texas Red has suffered a foot abscess that will prevent him from running in the G2 Risen Star Stakes at Fair Grounds on November 21.
  • Wed, Feb 11, 2015
    Dubai World Cup For California Chrome
    Shared Belief and California Chrome are to go their separate ways with a return clash of the champions unlikely to happen in the near future.
  • Sun, Feb 08, 2015
    Constitution Caps Great Day For Todd Pletcher
    The Todd Pletcher-trained Constitution notched his second G1 victory at Gulfstream Park on Saturday, making an impressive wire-to-wire 4YO debut in the $500,000 Donn Handicap.
  • Sun, Feb 08, 2015
    Shared Belief Wins Santa Anita Showdown
    Shared Belief recorded a clear verdict over reigning Horse of the Year California Chrome in the $500,000 San Antonio Invitational Stakes at Santa Anita on Saturday.
  • Sun, Feb 08, 2015
    Unbeaten Dortmund On The Derby Path
    Leading Triple Crown contender Dortmund had to fight hard to keep his unbeaten record intact in the G3 Robert B. Lewis Stakes at Santa Anita on Saturday.
2015 January
  • Wed, Jan 28, 2015
    Change Of Plans For Bayern
    Breeders Cup Classic winner Bayern has been withdrawn from his anticipated clash with Horse of the Year California Chrome at Santa Anita on February 7.
  • Wed, Jan 28, 2015
    Triple Crown Plans For Texas Red
    Breeders' Cup Juvenile winner Texas Red is likely to have three starts on the early Triple Crown trail according to his trainer Keith Desormeaux beginning with the G2 San Vicente Stakes at Santa Anita on February 1.
  • Fri, Jan 16, 2015
    Steve Asmussen Cleared Of Horse Abuse
    Leading trainer Steve Asmussen has been cleared of allegations of horse abuse brought by an animal-rights group after a one year investigation.
2014 December
  • Mon, Dec 29, 2014
    Big Guns Set For Santa Anita Showdown
    Breeders' Cup Classic winner Bayern and Kentucky Derby victor California Chrome are heading for another match up that may include Shared Belief.
  • Sun, Dec 28, 2014
    Shared Belief Bounces Back In Malibu Stakes
    Shared Belief bounced back from a horrible trip in the Breeders' Cup Classic to land his third grade I victory of the year in in the $300,000 Malibu Stakes on opening day at Santa Anita Park on December 26.
  • Tue, Dec 23, 2014
    Baffert Keen To Take On Shared Belief
    Bob Baffert will take four shots at champion Shared Belief in the $300,000 Malibu Stakes, the featured event when Santa Anita Park kicks off its winter/spring meet on Boxing Day.
  • Fri, Dec 19, 2014
    Derby Focus On Dortmund
    Big Brown colt Dortmund will firm even further for the 2015 Kentucky Derby if he rises to the challenge in the Group 1 Los Alamitos Futurity for two-year-olds.
  • Mon, Dec 01, 2014
    Chrome Shows His Polish On The Turf
    Kentucky Derby winner California Chrome made no mistake on his turf debut when he easily handled five rivals in the G1 Hollywood Derby at Del Mar.
  • Mon, Dec 01, 2014
    Private Zone Wins Cigar Mile
    Private Zone, runner-up to Flat Out in the 2013 edition of the G1 Cigar Mile, returned to Aqueduct on Saturday to claim a wire to wire victory.
2014 November
  • Fri, Nov 28, 2014
    Chrome Ready To Go On Del Mar Turf
    Trainer Art Sherman is content all is in order for Kentucky Derby winner California Chrome to have his first start on turf at Del Mar on Saturday.
  • Fri, Nov 28, 2014
    Crack Field For Cigar Mile
    A solid field will line up in Saturday’s $500,000 Cigar Mile at Aqueduct with G1 winners Secret Circle and Itsmyluckyday facing off against an impressive cast.
  • Mon, Nov 17, 2014
    Bayern Among Clark Nominations
    Breeders Cup Classic winner Bayern is the headline act among 20 nominations for the Grade 1 Clark Handicap at Churchill Downs on November 28.
2014 October
  • Wed, Oct 29, 2014
    2014 Breeders Cup _ Untapable Could Unstoppable
    Friday’s headline event at Santa Anita is the $2 million Breeders’ Cup Distaff and will feature Untapable, the undisputed queen of the three-year-old fillies who goes up against older rivals after dominating her peers in all five starts this season.
  • Tue, Oct 28, 2014
    California Chrome in peak form for Classic
    California clock-watchers were left purring after Kentucky Derby winner California Chrome completed his serious preparations for the Breeders' Cup Classic with a sparkling workout under big-race jockey Victor Espinoza.
  • Sun, Oct 26, 2014
    Midnight Lucky Retired
    Dual G1 winner Midnight Lucky has been withdrawn from next weekend’s Breeder's Cup Filly & Mare Sprint and will be retired.
  • Sun, Oct 26, 2014
    Sherman Puts The Polish On California Chrome
    While the lone start for California Chrome since the Triple Crown didn't go as planned, trainer Art Sherman likes what he is seeing as his dual classic winner completes his Breeders Cup preparations at his Los Alamitos base in California.
  • Sun, Oct 05, 2014
    Wise Dan In Top Form At Keeneland
    Turf champion Wise Dan showed he was in fine form to defend his Breeders' Cup Mile crown when he cut down his rivals with a breathtaking stretch run to win the $1 million Shadwell Turf Mile at Keeneland on Saturday.
  • Fri, Oct 03, 2014
    Breeders Cup Picture Becoming Clearer
    A host of G1 races across America last weekend have helped clear the air going forward to the Breeders Cup meeting at Santa Anita in November.
2014 September
  • Mon, Sep 22, 2014
    Bayern Runs Away With Pennsylvania Derby
    The Bob Baffert-trained colt Bayern left Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes winner California Chrome labouring when he turned Saturday’s $1 million Pennsylvania Derby into a record-breaking procession.
  • Mon, Sep 22, 2014
    More US Champions Retired
    US champions Princess Of Sylma and Will Take Charge have been retired to begin their breeding careers.
  • Mon, Sep 22, 2014
    Untapable Unstoppable In Cotillion Stakes
    Untapable was unstoppable in the $1 million Cotillion Stakes in Philadelphia on Saturday to put her stamp on the Eclipse Award for three-year-old fillies.
  • Sat, Sep 20, 2014
    Filly Honours On The Line For Untapable
    Untapable can cement her status as the queen of the three-year-old fillies in Saturday’s $1 million Cotillion Stakes in Philadelphia in what figures to be an important showdown between the top two female sophomores in the US.
  • Sat, Sep 20, 2014
    Polished Chrome Ready For Penn Derby
    The ballyhooed return of dual classic winner California Chrome in Saturday’s $1 million Pennsylvania Derby highlights a weekend that could go a long way in determining championship honours for both genders of three-year-olds.
  • Fri, Sep 19, 2014
    Game On Dude Retired
    Champion gelding Game On Dude, the only horse to win three runnings of the G1 Santa Anita Handicap, has been retired.
  • Tue, Sep 16, 2014
    Toast Confirmed For Classic
    Jamie Osborne will "roll the dice" and allow Toast Of New York to run in the Breeders' Cup Classic at Santa Anita on November 1.
  • Wed, Sep 10, 2014
    Palace Malice Retired
    Multiple G1 winner Palace Malice has been retired due to a deep bone bruise in his left hind leg.
  • Thu, Sep 04, 2014
    Saratoga Rivals Taking Different Paths
    After swapping Grade One decisions this summer at Saratoga, it appears that a third match-up between Woodward Stakes winner Itsmyluckyday and runner-up Moreno will have to wait for the $5 million Breeders Cup Classic.
  • Mon, Sep 01, 2014
    Chrome Prepares For Pennsylvania Derby
    Kentucky Derby winner California Chrome has his first five-furlong workout since returning to training as he prepares for a return to racing in the $1 million Pennsylvania Derby on September 20.
2014 August
  • Sun, Aug 31, 2014
    Dan Back In Winning Form
    Wise Dan, back to the races for the first time since surgery in May for colic, has taken out the Grade 2 Bernard Baruch Handicap.
  • Thu, Aug 28, 2014
    Wise Dan Ready To Go At Saratoga
    Dual Horse of the Year Wise Dan will face 10 rivals in his comeback at Saratoga on Saturday in the G2 Bernard Baruch Handicap.
  • Wed, Aug 27, 2014
    Classic Aspirations For Toast Of New York
    The richest race in America, the $US5 million Breeders' Cup Classic at Santa Anita in late October, is a possible target for exciting UK three-year-old Toast of New York.
  • Mon, Aug 25, 2014
    Jerkens Amazed By Travers Stakes Triumph
    Trainer Jimmy Jerkens remains amazed by the rare 1-2 finish of his three-year-olds V.E. Day and Wicked Strong in the $1.25 million Travers Stakes at Saratoga.
  • Sun, Aug 17, 2014
    Moore Makes It Two In Beverley D
    Euro Charline handed jockey Ryan Moore a feature race double at Arlington when she took out the Grade 1 Beverley D Stakes at her US debut.
  • Sun, Aug 17, 2014
    Tonalist Ready For Travers Showdown
    Trainer Christophe Clement has proclaimed Belmont Stakes winner Tonalist ready for his third match up with Wicked Strong in the $1.25 million Travers Stakes at Saratoga on August 23.
  • Sun, Aug 17, 2014
    Woodbine Mile Favoured For Wise Dan
    The Woodbine Mile is firming the comeback race for Wise Dan after trainer Charlie LoPresti gave the two-time Horse of the his third dirt work at Saratoga on August 16.
  • Mon, Aug 11, 2014
    Seek Again Stars At Saratoga
    Seek Again overcame traffic and the absence of Horse of the Year Wise Dan to win the $500,000 Fourstardave Handicap in course record time at Saratoga on Saturday.
  • Mon, Aug 11, 2014
    Trackwork Polish For California Chrome
    Dual classic winner California Chrome has turned in his first workout since the Belmont Stakes, breezing up three furlongs at his home Los Alamitos in California.
  • Sun, Aug 03, 2014
    Moreno Lands Whitney
    The Eric Guillot-trained Moreno landed the Group 1 Whitney Invitational Handicap at Saratoga racecourse.
  • Sun, Aug 03, 2014
    Options Still Open For Wise Dan
    Trainer Charlie LoPresti continues to weigh up his options for a comeback race for two-time US Horse of the Year Wise Dan.
  • Sun, Aug 03, 2014
    Sweet Result In Test Stakes
    Sweet Reason registered her third G1 victory when she came from well off the pace to capture the $500,000 Test Stakes at Saratoga on Saturday.
2014 July
  • Mon, Jul 28, 2014
    Bayern Blows Them Away For Baffert
    Trainer Bob Baffert has won the G1 Haskell Invitational for a record seventh time after Bayern ran his rivals off their feet in the $1 million Monmouth Park feature on July 27.
  • Sun, Jul 27, 2014
    Wicked Strong Just Dandy At Saratoga
    Wicked Strong started the second half of his sophomore season in fine style when he turned the tables on Belmont Stakes winner Tonalist in the $600,000 Jim Dandy Stakes at Saratoga on Saturday.
  • Thu, Jul 24, 2014
    Tonalist In Dandy Form For Saratoga
    Belmont Stakes winner Tonalist will have his first start since spoiling California Chrome’s Triple Crown bid in this weekend’s G2 Jim Dandy Stakes at Saratoga.
  • Sun, Jul 20, 2014
    Pleasing Work By Wise Dan
    Dual US Horse of the Year Wise Dan turned in his first breeze of the summer season at Saratoga on Friday as he progresses toward a return in the G2 Fourstardave Handicap on August 9.
  • Sun, Jul 06, 2014
    Adelaide Denied In Belmont Derby
    The Aidan O’Brien-trained Adelaide went down narrowly in the inaugural Belmont Derby as outsider Mr Speaker clocked a course-record time in a race which British raider Toast Of New York finished sixth
  • Sun, Jul 06, 2014
    Waterhouse Runner Flops In Belmont Derby
    Tearaway tactics backfired for the Gai Waterhouse purchase Porchinet when he failed in the $1.25 million Belmont Derby at his first start for the champion Sydney trainer in New York n Saturday.
  • Fri, Jul 04, 2014
    Porchinet Primed For Belmont Derby
    Pornichet will become trainer Gai Waterhouse’s first runner in the United States in Saturday’s G1 Belmont Derby Invitational in New York.
2014 June
  • Wed, Jun 25, 2014
    New Venues Selected For Breeders Cup
    The Breeders' Cup will begin a rotation of three different venues from 2015 with Keeneland and Del Mar selected to host the championship series for the first time.
  • Tue, Jun 24, 2014
    Habibi Kicks Off US Career
    Star Kiwi mare Habibi is set to make her American debut in this weekend's G2 Royal Heroine Stakes at Santa Anita.
  • Sun, Jun 15, 2014
    Obviously Wins Second Shoemaker Mile
    Irish-bred star Obviously secured a clear victory in the G1 Shoemaker Mile last year when it was contested at Hollywood Park and made it a double in its first running at Santa Anita on Saturday.
  • Mon, Jun 09, 2014
    Day Of Upsets At Belmont
    Bill Mott’s Close Hatches upstaged dual champion Beholder and her arch rival Kentucky Oaks winner Princess Of Sylmar in the G1 Ogden Phipps at Belmont on Saturday.
  • Sat, Jun 07, 2014
    Chrome Sparkling For History Run
    California Chrome will shoot for racing history as he bids to become the 12th Triple Crown hero in the Belmont Stakes in New York today.
  • Sat, Jun 07, 2014
    Six Grade One Races On Belmont Card
    California’s glamour mare Beholder has made her first trip[ to New York for her rematch with Kentucky Oaks winner Princess Of Sylmar in the $1 million Ogden Phipps Stakes at Belmont on Saturday.
  • Thu, Jun 05, 2014
    Chrome Odds On To Complete Triple Crown
    Triple Crown hopeful California Chrome was installed as an odds on 3-5 morning-line favorite to become the first horse to sweep the series since Affirmed in 1978 after the barrier draw for Saturday’s $1.5 million Belmont Stakes.
  • Mon, Jun 02, 2014
    Belmont Rivals Impress In Workouts
    California Chrome was in good shape after logging his final breeze before the Belmont Stakes as attention turned to the work of major rivals ahead of Saturday’s final leg of the Triple Crown.
  • Sun, Jun 01, 2014
    American Oaks Made To Order For Room Service
    Kentucky-trained filly Room Service, the only Grade I winner in the field, overpowered the leaders in the drive for the wire to win the $350,000 American Oaks on the Santa Anita Park turf on Saturday.
2014 May
  • Wed, May 21, 2014
    Nasal Strips Approved For California Chrome
    The California Chrome team can breathe easy after stewards approved the use of nasal strips on the champion colt in the Belmont Stakes, ending an issue that could have derailed his bid to complete the Triple Crown.
  • Mon, May 19, 2014
    Wise Dan Recovering From Colic Surgery
    Dual Horse of the Year Wise Dan is recovering well from emergency colic surgery with his trainer Charlie LoPresti confident it is not the end of the seven-year-old’s career.
  • Sun, May 18, 2014
    Kentucky hero California Chrome wins Preakness
    The fairytale continues and the Triple Crown dream is still alive after California Chrome (Art Sherman/Victor Espinoza) added a comfortable victory in the Preakness Stakes to his Kentucky Derby laurels.
  • Sat, May 17, 2014
    Espinoza Coping With Preakness Pressure
    California Chrome's jockey Victor Espinoza knows what winning the Kentucky Derby-Preakness Stakes double is all about. He’s been there and done it.
  • Tue, May 06, 2014
    US Eyes Turn To The Preakness
    Having emerged from his victory in the Kentucky Derby in fine fettle California Chrome leads the slate of likely runners for the Preakness Stakes at Pimlico in Baltimore on May 17.
  • Sun, May 04, 2014
    California Chrome Wins Kentucky Derby
    The second biggest Kentucky Derby crowd in history of almost 165,000 saw a dream come true when the favourite California Chrome raced away with the 140th edition of the Run for The Roses at Churchill Downs.
  • Sun, May 04, 2014
    Close shave as Wise Dan lands tenth Grade 1 win
    Dual horse of the year Wise Dan (Charlie LoPresti/John Velazquez) took his Grade 1 tally into double figures in the Woodford Reserve Turf Classic - but not without a struggle at Churchill Downs on Saturday night.
  • Sat, May 03, 2014
    Untapable Untouchable In Kentucky Oaks
    Hot favourite Untapable thrilled a crowd of more than 113,000 when she pulled well clear of My Miss Sophia to win the $1 million Kentucky Oaks by 4.5 lengths at Churchill Downs on Friday.
  • Fri, May 02, 2014
    Wise Dan Faces Tough Field At Churchill Downs
    Dual Horse of the Year Wise Dan may have won his season debut in solid fashion in the G1 Maker's 46 Mile at Keeneland but he didn't scare away rivals as he attempts a second win in the G1 Woodford Reserve Turf Classic at Churchill Downs on the Derby undercard on Saturday.
  • Thu, May 01, 2014
    Medal Count Going For Derby Gold
    When Medal Count showed up at Dale Roman’s barn at Churchill Downs as a promising two-year-old, the colt was an immediate standout.
2014 April
  • Wed, Apr 30, 2014
    Kentucky Derby Survival Guide
    If every package you've ever ordered from UPS has spent more time in Louisville than you have, you should feel extremely guilty. You're a racing fan, my friend!
  • Sun, Apr 27, 2014
    Pletcher Pleased With His Derby Team
    Trainer Todd Pletcher is confident his Arkansas Derby winner Danza will deliver another top effort in Saturday’s Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs.
  • Sun, Apr 27, 2014
    US Hall Of Fame Inductees
    Jockey Alex Solis, trainer Gary Jones and champions Ashado and Curlin will be inducted into the US Racing Hall Of Fame in 2014 in the contemporary category.
  • Wed, Apr 16, 2014
    Derby Chance Alive For Cairo Prince
    Trainer Kiaran McLaughlin was able to breathe a sigh of relief after his highly regarded colt Cairo Prince filed the last place on the qualifying list for the Kentucky Derby after the final two major preps races were run last weekend.
  • Mon, Apr 14, 2014
    Dance With Fate Wins Blue Grass Stakes
    Dance With Fate, a California shipper who has shown extremely good form over synthetic surfaces, won the final Polytrack edition of the $750,000 Blue Grass Stakes at Keeneland on Saturday,
  • Mon, Apr 14, 2014
    Danza Shocks Arkansas Derby
    Todd Pletcher’s bolter Danza sent shock waves through the big crowd at Oaklawn Park when he rolled to victory at odds of 41-1 in the $1 million Arkansas Derby on Saturday.
  • Mon, Apr 14, 2014
    Wise Dan Back In Stytle
    Wise Dan took his first step toward a possible third straight Horse of the Year title with a measured victory in the G1 Maker's 46 Mile on the Keeneland turf on Friday.
  • Fri, Apr 11, 2014
    Bobby's Kitten Favoured For The Blue Grass
    Saturday’s $750,000 Blue Grass Stakes at Keeneland has drawn an overflow field for its 90th renewal with all entrants hoping to earn a place in the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 3.
  • Fri, Apr 11, 2014
    Unbeaten Bayern Steps Up To Arkansas Derby
    Old rivals Tapiture, Strong Mandate and Ride On Curlin butt heads once more at Oaklawn Park on Saturday in in the $1 million Arkansas Derby but face tough new rival in the unbeaten Bayern from the Bob Baffert barn.
  • Fri, Apr 11, 2014
    Will He Take Charge At Oaklawn?
    Saturday’s $600,000 Oaklawn Handicap at Oaklawn Park has been on Willis Horton's mind for Will Take Charge ever since his blaze-faced chestnut sewed up last year's Eclipse Award as outstanding three-year-old male.
  • Thu, Apr 10, 2014
    Wise Dan Resumes At Keeneland
    Dual Horse of the Year Wise Dan will start his 2014 campaign on Friday when he takes on six rivals in the $300,000 Maker's 46 Mile on the Keeneland turf.
  • Mon, Apr 07, 2014
    Veteran Trainer Has Kentucky Derby Favourite
    California Chrome was responsible for another dazzling performance to win Saturday’s $1 million Santa Anita Derby to confirm his standing as a leading contender for the Kentucky Derby on May 3.
  • Thu, Apr 03, 2014
    Keeneland Returns To Dirt
    Keeneland racecourse in Kentucky has decided to scrap its synthetic polytrack surface and return to racing on traditional dirt.
2014 March
  • Mon, Mar 31, 2014
    Pletcher Plans His Derby Moves
    Trainer Todd Pletcher is mulling over his Kentucky Derby plans for Constitution after the undefeated colt's courageous victory in $1 million Florida Derby at Gulfstream Park on Saturday.
  • Sat, Mar 29, 2014
    Jockey Club Gets Tough On Drug Reform
    The Jockey Club has toughened its stance on the implementation of national uniform medication program with a warning to major US racing that it plans to support federal legislation for the racing industry.
  • Wed, Mar 26, 2014
    Zayat Parts Ways With Steve Asmussen
    Zayat Stables has terminated its association with trainer Steve Asmussen and moved all 12 of its horses that were previously in his care.
  • Mon, Mar 24, 2014
    Chitu Wins Sunland Derby
    Chitu beat stablemate Midnight Hawk to give Bob Baffert the 1-2 in the Group Three Sunland Derby in New Mexico.
  • Sun, Mar 23, 2014
    Asmussen Sacks His Assistant
    Eclipse Award winning trainer Steve Asmussen has sacked his assistant Scott Blasi in the wake of allegations of mistreatment of horses in his stable.
  • Sat, Mar 22, 2014
    Zayat Stable Rift With Steve Asmussen
    Leading owner Ahmed Zayat has ordered the scratching of all his horses under the care of trainer Steve Asmussen engaged this weekend.
  • Fri, Mar 21, 2014
    Wildcat Red Full Of Himself
    As the build-up continues for the $1 million Group 1 Florida Derby March 29, Honors Stable's Wildcat Red is acting like he can't wait.
  • Sun, Mar 09, 2014
    Argentine Star Too Fast In Kilroe Mile
    Argentine star Winning Prize reverted to front-running tactics to notch his first G1 win in North America in Saturday's $351,000 Frank E. Kilroe Mile at Santa Anita.
  • Sun, Mar 09, 2014
    Dude Still The King At Santa Anita
    Veteran gelding Game On Dude proved his critics wrong with a history-making third victory in the $750,000 Santa Anita Handicap on March 8 at Santa Anita Park.
  • Sun, Mar 09, 2014
    Polished San Felipe Win By California Chrome
    California Chrome proved that he belongs on the Triple Crown trail with a front-running stampede to win the $300,000 San Felipe Stakes at Santa Anita Park on Saturday.
  • Sun, Mar 09, 2014
    Top Triple Crown Hope Hit By Injury
    Trainer Shug McGaughey’s Triple Crown hopes have taken a big hit with his top colt Top Billing out of the running after suffering an injury during a work
  • Fri, Mar 07, 2014
    191 Nominated For Blue Grass
    191 3-year-olds are nominated for the G1 Blue Grass Stakes, a key lead-up to the Kentucky Derby, at Keeneland on April 12.
  • Mon, Mar 03, 2014
    Samraat Leads Kentucky Derby List
    They called it the battle of the New York-bred brawlers when undefeated colt Samraat edged out Uncle Sigh to secure a hard-earned victory in the $500,000 Gotham Stakes at Aqueduct last weekend to go to the top of the qualifying list for the Kentucky Derby.


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