Share in Zarak Tops Arqana December Online Sale
A 1/50th share in the Aga Khan Studs' leading young sire Zarak topped the Arqana Online December Sale Dec. 16 when selling for 740,000 euros to an anonymous buyer based in Britain. The auction also sa...
Provisional Suspension Issued Against Trainer Rodriguez
While a final adjudication is yet to come, a hearing officer on Dec. 15 determined that HISA had demonstrated good cause to move forward with a provisional suspension of trainer Rudy Rodriguez, who is...
Litmus Test Revives Dormant Family Branch
Silent Cal's effect on the breed has been almost negligible, but he now plays a significant part in the pedigree of a horse who appears a very promising classic prospect for 2026 in Los Alamitos Futur...
Pyromancer Takes the Lead in Japan Road to KY Derby
Pyromancer remained undefeated after three starts and seized the lead in the Japan Road to the Kentucky Derby with a victory in the Zen-Nippon Nisai Yushun Dec. 17 at Kawasaki Racecourse....
ARF Seizes Control of Australian Black-Type Pattern
Racing Australia has accepted the move by the Asian Racing Federation to seize control of the Australian black-type pattern, a step that will lead to its Asian Pattern Committee deciding on upgrades...
Saudi Cup Day's Neom Turf Cup Purse Increased to $3M
Saudi Arabia's newest group 1 race has received a huge prize money boost with the Jockey Club of Saudi Arabia announcing Dec. 17 that the 2026 Neom Turf Cup (G1T) will be staged for $3 million, an inc...
Loveberry's 2,000th Win Earns Jockey of the Week Honors
Veteran jockey Jareth Loveberry achieved the milestone 2,000th win of his 20-year riding career Dec. 12 and then won the Louisiana Champions Day Lassie Stakes Dec. 13. A panel of racing experts voted ...
Taylor Made Adds Instagrand to State-Bred Incentive
Taylor Made Stallions' new State-Bred Initiative Program supports regional breeders outside Kentucky by providing complimentary seasons to approved mares....
Aqueduct Releases 2026 Winter Stakes Schedule
The New York Racing Association announced Dec. 17 the stakes schedule for the 2026 winter meet at Aqueduct Racetrack, which will include 20 stakes races worth more than $3.1 million in total purses....