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Calandagan Gets Green Light for Dubai Sheema Classic
on 03/21/2026 1:40 PM
The Dubai World Cup meeting has received a major boost with the news that Calandagan has been given the green light to travel for the $6 million Dubai Sheema Classic (G1T), despite the ongoing conflict in the Gulf region.
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Mandella Returns to Turfway With Medici in Jeff Ruby
on 03/20/2026 7:22 PM
Hall of Fame trainer Richard Mandella hasn't started a horse at Turfway Park in 24 years, but will change that March 21 when Perry and Ramona Bass' homebred Medici goes to post in the $777,000 Jeff Ruby Steaks (G3).
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On Time Girl, Further Ado Lead South Florida Workers
on 03/20/2026 7:22 PM
Albaugh Family Stables' On Time Girl, a season-opening winner of the Forward Gal Stakes (G3) at Gulfstream Park, breezed March 20 ahead of a possible start in the Gulfstream Park Oaks (G2) for 3-year-old fillies March 28.
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KY House Advances Wagering Bill With Breeding Amendment
on 03/20/2026 6:22 PM
A wide-ranging wagering bill that would legalize fixed-odds wagering on horse racing in Kentucky sails through the Kentucky House of Representatives on a 79-15 vote, with an amendment added that could affect the state's breeding industry.
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KY House Advances Wagering Bill With Breeding Amendment
on 03/20/2026 6:22 PM
A wide-ranging wagering bill that would legalize fixed-odds wagering on horse racing in Kentucky sails through the Kentucky House of Representatives on a 79-15 vote, with an amendment added that could affect the state's breeding industry.
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The 149th Hong Kong Derby is Punter's Challenge
on 03/20/2026 5:18 PM
Will the Hong Kong Derby be a rubber match between Stormy Grove and Little Paradise, winners of the first two legs of the 4-year-old Classic Series, or will a third party snatch the big prize?
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Super Corredora to Miss Santa Anita Oaks Due to Fever
on 03/20/2026 4:17 PM
Super Corredora, last year's champion 2-year-old filly, will miss the April 4 Santa Anita Oaks (G2) after getting sick earlier this week, according to trainer John Sadler.
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Maryland Adjusts Purses to Boost Field Sizes
on 03/20/2026 4:17 PM
In a continued collaborative effort to strengthen field size and wagering appeal, the Maryland Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association and the Maryland Jockey Club have approved a targeted purse adjustment for turf races moved to the main track.
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The 149th Hong Kong Derby Is a Punter's Challenge
on 03/20/2026 1:07 PM
Will the Hong Kong Derby be a rubber match between Stormy Grove (AUS) and Little Paradise (AUS), winners of the first two legs of the 4-year-old Classic Series, or will a third party snatch the big prize?
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The 149th Hong Kong Derby Is a Punter's Challenge
on 03/20/2026 1:07 PM
Will the Hong Kong Derby be a rubber match between Stormy Grove (AUS) and Little Paradise (AUS), winners of the first two legs of the 4-year-old Classic Series, or will a third party snatch the big prize?
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Standardbred Owners Score Thoroughbred Wins at Colonial
on 03/20/2026 9:42 AM
Standardbred owners Ainspan and McDonald score Thoroughbred wins at Colonial Downs at the Virginia Derby Meet.
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Another Triple Crown Hopeful Could Emerge for Brown
on 03/20/2026 9:42 AM
The Road presented by Gainesway and WinStar Farm
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Baffert Bringing String to Churchill Downs for Spring
on 03/19/2026 9:05 PM
Bob Baffert will have a string stabled at Churchill Downs for the Louisville, Ky., track's spring meet. But he does not know yet which horses or when they will arrive.
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Gosger Ready for Season Debut at Gulfstream
on 03/19/2026 4:55 PM
Winter vacation comes to an end March 21 for Harvey A. Clarke Racing Stable homebred Gosger when the 2025 Preakness Stakes (G1) runner-up makes his 4-year-old debut at Gulfstream Park.
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Streisand Bids for Blue Diamond-Golden Slipper Double
on 03/19/2026 2:53 PM
Blue Diamond Stakes (G1) heroine Streisand will bid to make history when she lines up in the March 21 Golden Slipper Stakes (G1) at Rosehill Gardens Racecourse.
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Epic Horses Appoints Winfrey as Stable Manager
on 03/19/2026 1:52 PM
Robert and Jeanann McCoy's Epic Horses announced March 19 the appointment of Austin Winfrey as stable manager, effective March 3.
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Chester Winners to Earn Fees-Paid Berths in NYRA Stakes
on 03/19/2026 12:51 PM
The New York Racing Association and Chester Racecourse March 19 announced a new partnership connecting the Boodles May Festival at Chester Racecourse with the Belmont Stakes Racing Festival at Saratoga Race Course.
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Keeneland's New Venues a Step to Promote Racing
on 03/19/2026 9:42 AM
In the new "At the Track" monthly column featuring how racetracks are using experiences, events, ideas, facilities, and more to increase interest in the sport, we focus on the new Paddock Building at Keeneland set to open April 3.
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Bella Ballerina Aims to Stay Perfect in FG Oaks
on 03/18/2026 8:00 PM
Bella Ballerina is making her final start before the Kentucky Oaks (G1) in the March 21 Fair Grounds Oaks (G2) at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots.
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CDI, HISA Attorneys Clash Ahead of Court Hearing
on 03/18/2026 6:56 PM
A day before a scheduled March 19 federal court hearing over disputed assessment fees issued by the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority to Churchill Downs Inc., the parties offered sharply differing accounts explaining the financial impasse.
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