Old Friends: A Legacy That Keeps Growing
Old Friends has expanded greatly over the years. This holiday season, consider supporting their mission and helping retired Thoroughbreds receive lifelong care by giving back--visit oldfriendsequine.o...
Tappan Street Workmanlike in Comeback Victory
Florida Derby (G1) winner Tappan Street scores a workmanlike comeback victory in a second-level allowance optional claiming race Dec. 19 at Gulfstream Park....
Graded Committee Upgrades 11 Stakes, Downgrades 13
The American Graded Stakes Committee of the Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association announced Dec. 19 its listing of United States graded and listed stakes races for 2026. The Ladies Turf Sprint ...
Indiana Horse of the Year of 2024 Demolisher Dies at 4
Months after being named the 2024 Indiana Thoroughbred Owner's and Breeder's Association's Horse of the Year for 2024, multiple stakes winner Demolisher was euthanized after a bout with laminitis....
Heart of Honor, Opera Ballo, Imperial Emperor Shine
On Festive Friday at Meydan Racecourse in Dubai, Heart of Honor, Opera Ballo, and Imperial Emperor all flashed credentials that could carry them to the top of the big Middle Eastern races later this s...
Forever Young or Not Forever Young: An Eclipse Dilemma
One consideration for Eclipse Award voters to ponder is whether Breeders' Cup Classic (G1) winner Forever Young should win the older dirt male Eclipse Award after making just one start in North Americ...
Asahi Hai Futurity Continues Japan's 2-Year-Old Run
Japan's 2-year-olds are back in action on Dec. 21 in the Asahi Hai Futurity (G1T), normally the bailiwick of runners destined for future glory at a mile....
Obituary: Weatherby Shaped Ascot, International Racing
Sir Johnny Weatherby, a member of one of racing's most famous families, and whose many achievements in the sport included modernizing Ascot, died Dec. 18 at the age of 66....