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Pletcher Dodges NY Bute Finding But Faces New Hearing

on 03/12/2026 7:40 PM
A New York appellate court has thrown out a two-week suspension of Hall of Fame trainer Todd Pletcher, but the case is probably far from over.
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Ole Dancer Seeks Second Group 1 in Coolmore Classic

on 03/12/2026 5:31 PM
Thousand Guineas (G1) heroine Ole Dancer will bid to land a second group 1 this weekend when she takes to Rosehill Gardens Racecourse March 14 for the Coolmore Classic Handicap (G1).
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San Simeon is Wide-Open Six-Horse Sprint

on 03/12/2026 4:29 PM
Half of the field for Santa Anita Park's 6 1/2-furlong turf sprint on the hillside course has been set at 3-1 or lower in the morning line.
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Hall of Famer, Blue Hen Mare Serena’s Song Dies at 34

on 03/12/2026 4:29 PM
Serena’s Song, a Hall of Famer and blue hen mare, died March 11 at the age of 34.
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Hall of Famer Serena’s Song Passes Away at 34

on 03/12/2026 3:28 PM
Serena’s Song, a Hall of Famer and blue hen mare, died March 11 at the age of 34.
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Mrs. Astor Eyes Seventh Stakes Win in Santa Ana

on 03/12/2026 12:14 PM
In the Santa Ana Stakes (G3T), Mrs. Astor will go for a seventh career stakes win, but will face a large field.
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Ka Ying Rising Leads World's Best Racehorse Rankings

on 03/12/2026 11:14 AM
Hong Kong superstar Ka Ying Rising sits as a clear No. 1 in the first Longines World's Best Racehorse Rankings of 2026 with a rating of 128.
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Mythical Looks to Get Back to Winning Ways in Any Limit

on 03/11/2026 5:20 PM
Coming off a fifth-place finish in the Forward Gal Stakes (G3), Mythical looks to get back into the winner's circle in the March 14 Any Limit Stakes at Gulfstream Park.
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Racing Success Runs Through Kantarmaci's Blood

on 03/11/2026 3:12 PM
When Ilkay Kantarmaci's younger brother, Mertkan, announced a hiatus from training in 2024, Ilkay took the reins of a 27-horse stable at Belmont Park, placing him in the leading role of a training career.
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Nitrogen Remains on Target for Apple Blossom

on 03/11/2026 3:12 PM
Dual Hall of Fame trainer Mark Casse said Nitrogen will make her next start in the $1.25 million Apple Blossom Handicap (G1) April 11 after a third-place finish in the March 7 Azeri Stakes (G2).
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Win-Filled Birthday Gifts Hernandez Jockey of the Week

on 03/11/2026 1:08 PM
Sometimes a birthday turns out extraordinarily memorable. Case in point, the 34th birthday of Juan Hernandez at Santa Anita Park March 7.
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Tejano Twist Aims for a Second Whitmore Stakes Win

on 03/11/2026 1:08 PM
Veteran sprinter Tejano Twist has an opportunity to take another step toward the $2 million mark in career earnings when he faces an expected six other older runners in the $250,000 Whitmore Stakes (G3) March 14 at Oaklawn Park.
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Canterbury Park Names Sherwood Head Starter

on 03/11/2026 1:08 PM
Canterbury Park announces that Jesse Sherwood has been named head starter for the 2026 race meet that begins May 23.
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La Cara, Quietside Retired Following Azeri Stakes

on 03/11/2026 1:08 PM
Dual grade 1 winner La Cara and multiple graded stakes winner Quietside have been retired from racing and will begin their next chapters as broodmares.
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Bottle of Rouge Tops Virginia Oaks for the Bafferts

on 03/11/2026 11:00 AM
Grade 1 winner Bottle of Rouge headlines a field of six in the March 14 Virginia Oaks at Colonial Downs.
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Santa Anita Reports Gains in Attendance, Handle

on 03/10/2026 5:15 PM
According to the track, strong gains in on-track attendance and on-track handle have continued at Santa Anita Park as the Southern California track heads into the final four weeks of its Classic Meet.
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Breeders' Cup Unveils 2026 Ticket Options at Keeneland

on 03/10/2026 5:15 PM
A variety of seating and hospitality options for the 2026 Breeders' Cup World Championships were unveiled March 10 on BreedersCup.com as Thoroughbred racing's iconic international festival returns Oct. 30-31 to Keeneland Race Course.
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Virginia Derby Offers Redemption for Incredibolt

on 03/10/2026 4:14 PM
The $500,000 Virginia Derby at Colonial Downs March 14 offers several runners a chance at redemption on the Kentucky Derby (G1) trail, while others seek what could be their final opportunity to announce themselves as contenders.
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Trust Account Graduates at Gulfstream Park

on 03/10/2026 4:14 PM
Trust Account breaks her maiden at Gulfstream Park, while Blue Flame Six scores at Turfway Park.
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Weekend Winners Join NTRA Poll Leaderboards

on 03/10/2026 11:05 AM
Following March 7 victories that earned them 50 qualifying points for the Kentucky Derby (G1), Potente and The Puma have joined the leaderboard in the National Thoroughbred Racing Association's Top 3-Year-Old Poll.
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