John Bogar, long time track announcer at Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course, has announced his retirement effective Feb. 5. Bogar has been a mainstay at the Grantville oval since joining the team 45 years ago.

Byron King's Top 12 on the Road to the Kentucky Derby, presented by Spendthrift Farm.

Four-time grade 1 winner and $2.6 million earner Casa Creed was represented by his first foal Jan. 23, a filly bred by Carlos Cleto out of the black type-placed mare Sustainable.

As expected, House Bill 881, which aims to decouple Thoroughbred racing and gaming licenses in Florida, passed its second committee Feb. 3 when the Commerce Committee voted for it to proceed.

BloodHorse news editor Byron King reviews the Jan. 31 Holy Bull Stakes (G3) from Gulfstream Park and the latest Derby Dozen rankings.

Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races has announced a 7.5% purse increase, effective at the start of the upcoming condition book Feb. 11.

Sales histories for horses entered in Fasig-Tipton's Kentucky Winter Mixed Sale being held Feb. 9.

International representation included 37 horses from Japan, led by Godolphin's Pyromancer. Hall of Famer Todd Pletcher led all trainers with 31 nominees, followed by Bob Baffert (23), Chad Brown (22), Brad Cox (21), and Daisuke Takayanagi (14).

America's Best Racing's Bob Ehalt gives his "At a Glance" analysis of the Withers Stakes at Aqueduct Racetrack.

Ocala Breeders' Sales has cataloged 816 horses for its 2026 March Sale of 2-Year-Olds in Training, which will be held over three days, March 10-12.