Woodbine Trainer O'Keefe, 82, Died Dec. 22

on 01/02/2024 3:29 PM

A winner of 245 races, 13 of them stakes, with more than $6 million in career purse earnings, O'Keefe passed away Dec. 22 after a courageous battle with bone cancer.

Catching Freedom Returns Albaugh Stable to Derby Trail

on 01/02/2024 2:28 PM

Albaugh Family Stable—led by Dennis Albaugh and his son-in-law and racing manager, Jason Loutsch—kicked off 2024 with a stakes victory from their newly turned 3-year-old Catching Freedom in the $300,000 Smarty Jones Stakes Jan. 1 at Oaklawn Park.

Godolphin, Ortiz Jr., Cox Top 2023 Standings

on 01/02/2024 1:27 PM

Godolphin repeated as 2023's leading owner by earnings, and Irad Ortiz Jr. again established a single-season earnings record as the leading jockey. Brad Cox ended the year on top as the leading trainer by earnings.

Belfiore Returns as NYTHA Executive Director

on 01/02/2024 12:27 PM

The New York Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association announced Jan. 2 that Andy Belfiore will return as the organization's executive director, effective Jan. 7.

Godolphin, Ortiz Jr.,Cox Top 2023 Standings

on 01/02/2024 11:27 AM

Godolphin repeated as 2023's leading owner by earnings, and Irad Ortiz Jr. again established a single-season earnings record as the leading jockey. Brad Cox ended the year on top as the leading trainer by earnings.

Godolphin, Ortiz Jr.,Cox Top 2023 Standings

on 01/02/2024 11:27 AM

Godolphin repeated as 2023's leading owner by earnings, and Irad Ortiz Jr. again established a single-season earnings record as the leading jockey. Brad Cox ended the year on top as the leading trainer by earnings.

Cal-Bred Chismosa Gets the Grade in Las Flores

on 01/01/2024 9:13 PM

Chismosa continued the roll of California-breds excelling in open company with her decisive victory in the Jan. 1 $100,000 Las Flores Stakes (G3) at Santa Anita Park.

Catching Freedom Rallies to Take Smarty Jones

on 01/01/2024 7:11 PM

The colt by Constitution is the first to win qualifying points on the 2024 Road to the Kentucky Derby.

Otello's Late Charge Foils Rivals in Mucho Macho Man

on 01/01/2024 7:11 PM

In just his second time out, the son of Curlin remained perfect, stopping the clock in 1:37.76. But it wasn't without a little bit of trouble, as trainer Christophe Clement put it.

Pricey Constitution Colt Captures Gulfstream Debut

on 01/01/2024 6:11 PM

Maiden Watch: Week of Dec.25-Dec.31

BH Survey: Industry Panel Discusses Wagering

on 01/01/2024 9:04 AM

Part six of BloodHorse's inaugural year-end survey.

Franco Leads Jockeys at Aqueduct Fall Meet

on 12/31/2023 6:55 PM

Among Franco's 28 NYRA stakes wins were Grade 2 scores in the Sheepshead Bay, Bowling Green, and Ballston Spa.

Russell First Woman to Lead Maryland Trainer Standings

on 12/31/2023 5:54 PM

Brittany Russell's meteoric career trajectory reached an historic height Sunday at Laurel Park when the 34-year-old, in just her fourth full season, became the first female to lead the annual trainer standings in Maryland.

Rice Caps 2023 with NYRA Record 165th Victory

on 12/31/2023 3:53 PM

Trainer Linda Rice secured a record 165th training win on the New York Racing Association circuit for 2023 when George's Vice posted a gate-to-wire score in Race 2 Dec. 31 at Aqueduct Racetrack.

BH Survey: Industry Panel Discusses Marketing

on 12/31/2023 9:47 AM

Part five of BloodHorse's inaugural year-end survey.

Murphy Gets First Win of Gulfstream Championship Meet

on 12/30/2023 7:33 PM

Murphy found the Gulfstream Park winner's circle on his second day of riding at the Championship Meet.

Under New Ownership, Defunded to Target Saudi Cup

on 12/30/2023 7:33 PM

Dual grade 1 winner Defunded has been privately acquired by Dr. Muhaideb Abdullah Almuhaideb's HDB Racing Stable, a new Saudi Arabian owner.

Skelly Quick as Ever in Oaklawn Park Victory

on 12/30/2023 7:33 PM

Graded stakes winner Skelly, racing for the first time in seven months, returned successfully Dec. 30 at Oaklawn Park, leading throughout in a $143,000 allowance optional claiming race.

O'Connor Delivers Another Gutsy Win in Harlan's Holiday

on 12/30/2023 6:32 PM

Continuing her excellence over the Gulfstream Park main track, Maryquitecontrary rallied past runner-up Imonra and third-place Unifying to capture the $150,000 Rampart Stakes Dec. 30.

Angel Nadeshiko Wings It for Front-End Win in Frankel

on 12/30/2023 5:32 PM

Front-running Angel Nadeshiko found a little give in the turf to her liking as she led every step of the $100,500 Robert J. Frankel Stakes (G3T) to secure the first graded stakes win of her career Dec. 30 at Santa Anita Park.

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