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Grande to Make First Start Since Kentucky Derby Scratch
on 02/12/2026 7:13 PM
Repole Stable's Grande returns to racing action Feb. 14 at Gulfstream Park after being scratched from the 2025 Kentucky Derby (G1).
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Golden Slipper Winner Marhoona Set for Lightning Stakes
on 02/12/2026 6:10 PM
Three-year-old fillies will take a leading role in the Feb. 14 Black Caviar Lightning Stakes (G1) at Flemington Racecourse, with My Gladiola, Military Tycoon, and 2025 Golden Slipper (G1) winner Marhoona headlining the younger brigade in the sprint.
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Grande, 2025 Wood Memorial Runner-Up, Entered Feb. 14
on 02/12/2026 4:10 PM
Repole Stable's Grande returns to racing action Feb. 14 at Gulfstream Park after being scratched from the 2025 Kentucky Derby (G1).
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American, Japanese Runners to Battle in Saudi Derby
on 02/12/2026 2:05 PM
The Saudi Derby (G3) is a new addition to the Churchill Downs competitions seeking to lure foreigners to the Kentucky Derby (G1) but also has attracted some American 3-year-olds looking for an optional route to Louisville, Ky.
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Hit Show to Launch New Season in Mineshaft Stakes
on 02/12/2026 1:04 PM
After finishing as the leading earner of any North American-trained horse in 2025 when earnings in the Middle East are included, Hit Show will chart a familiar path when he opens his 6-year-old season Feb. 11.
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Hit Show to Launch New Season in Mineshaft Stakes
on 02/12/2026 1:04 PM
After finishing as the leading earner of any North American-trained horse in 2025 when earnings in the Middle East are included, Hit Show will chart a familiar path when he opens his 6-year-old season Feb. 11.
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Hit Show to Launch New Season in Mineshaft Stakes
on 02/12/2026 1:04 PM
After finishing as the leading earner of any North American-trained horse in 2025 when earnings in the Middle East are included, Hit Show will chart a familiar path when he opens his 6-year-old season Feb. 11.
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Baffert Horses Face Another Late-Race Test in Saudi Cup
on 02/12/2026 12:01 PM
Bob Baffert's horses have found heartbreak in the final 100 meters of the Saudi Cup (G1) and will have to overcome that late-race challenge again Feb. 14 against a rival who has mastered that task.
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Americans Hold Strong Hand in Riyadh Dirt Sprint
on 02/12/2026 12:01 PM
While the $20 million Saudi Cup (G1) and the $1.5 million Saudi Derby (G3) at King Abdulaziz Racetrack feature American-trained runners or owned interests, other races on the Saudi Cup undercard also include notable U.S. representatives.
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Letters to the Editor: THA Calls for Changes to HISA
on 02/12/2026 8:49 AM
Letters to the Editor for the Feb. 12 edition of BloodHorse Daily includes a submission from the Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association requesting changes from the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority.
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Florida House Passes Decoupling Bill 77-34
on 02/11/2026 10:09 PM
Florida Thoroughbred industry leaders anticipated this vote in the House and are expecting a different result when the companion bill is considered by the Senate.
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Bella Ballerina Looks to Carry on Family Legacy
on 02/11/2026 6:07 PM
Kentucky Oaks (G1) hopeful Bella Ballerina is looking to begin her 3-year-old season with a win in the Rachel Alexandra Stakes (G2) Feb. 14 at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots.
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Veteran Gold Phoenix Makes Season Debut in San Marcos
on 02/11/2026 5:06 PM
Returning to a track he has had much success over, the Philip D'Amato trainee enters the race off a game fifth-place finish in the Breeders' Cup Turf (G1T) at Del Mar, after being compromised at the break.
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Drexel Hill Takes on Salty Royal Delta Field
on 02/11/2026 5:06 PM
The Royal Delta Stakes (G3) is the featured race on Gulfstream Park's Feb. 14 card.
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Illinois Veterinarian McCrosky Suspended 24 Years
on 02/11/2026 4:02 PM
Illinois veterinarian and Thoroughbred breeder Dr. Donald McCrosky has been fined $300,000 and suspended for 24 years in rulings on the Horseracing Integrity and Welfare Unit website.
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Illinois Veterinarian McCrosky Suspended 24 Years
on 02/11/2026 4:02 PM
Illinois veterinarian and Thoroughbred breeder Dr. Donald McCrosky has been fined $300,000 and suspended for 24 years in rulings on the Horseracing Integrity and Welfare Unit website.
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Illinois Veterinarian McCrosky Suspended 24 Years
on 02/11/2026 4:02 PM
Illinois veterinarian and Thoroughbred breeder Dr. Donald McCrosky has been fined $300,000 and suspended for 24 years in rulings on the Horseracing Integrity and Welfare Unit website.
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Sicilian Love of Racing Leaves Indelible Mark
on 02/11/2026 3:01 PM
Former Santa Anita Park executive John Perrotta explores racing in Sicily.
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KY Legislators Discuss Horse Racing Economic Impact
on 02/11/2026 3:01 PM
A panel of Kentucky legislators dive into its contributions to the general fund of the horse racing industry and sports wagering.
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NYRA Releases Stakes Schedule Through June 28
on 02/11/2026 12:54 PM
The New York Racing Association announces its stakes schedule for the 2026 Belmont at the Big A spring/summer meet at Aqueduct Racetrack and the June 3-7 Belmont Stakes Racing Festival at Saratoga Race Course.
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