NYRA has teamed with Woodbine to create a novel series of stakes for 2-year-olds this year and 3-year-olds in 2027 that will be open only to horses bred in New York and Canada.
Reigning Longines World's Best Racehorse Calandagan is scheduled to open his 2026 campaign in the $6 million Dubai Sheema Classic (G1T) March 28 at Meydan, one of four group 1 or group 2 stakes on turf set for Dubai World Cup card.
Renegade, coming off a win in the Sam F. Davis Stakes, takes his owners, Robert and Lawana Low, back to the Arkansas Derby (G1). They won the 2018 running with Magnum Moon.
Having taken out the Ranvet Stakes (G1) just last weekend, the Chris Waller-trained Aeliana will bid for a quickfire group 1 double when lining up in the March 28 Tancred Stakes (G1) at Rosehill Gardens Racecourse.
After nearly a 10-year absence, jockey Patrick Valenzuela is days away from his return as a jockey. The 63-year-old rider is named to ride three horses March 30 at Turf Paradise in Phoenix, where he has been preparing for a comeback.
After nearly a 10-year absence, jockey Patrick Valenzuela is days away from his return as a jockey. The 63-year-old rider is named to ride three horses March 30 at Turf Paradise in Phoenix, where he has been preparing for a comeback.
Jockey Kendrick Carmouche and Scalable aim for more Aqueduct Racetrack success March 29 against five fillies and mares in the $175,000 Top Flight Stakes.
The UAE Derby (G2) March 28 will award at least one guaranteed invitation to the Kentucky Derby (G1) and there are many prospects in the 12-horse field.
Jockey Kendrick Carmouche and Scalable aim for more Aqueduct Racetrack success March 29 against five fillies and mares in the $175,000 Top Flight Stakes.
The UAE Derby (G2) March 28 will award at least one guaranteed invitation to the Kentucky Derby (G1) and there are many prospects in the 12-horse field.
Keeneland will offer a faster odds refresh this spring for its pari-mutuel wagering and a dedicated web page featuring a new online wagering hub with a projected-odds dashboard and additional resources.
Both coming off long layoffs, grade 1 winners Stronghold and Subsanador make their returns in the $100,000 San Carlos Stakes (G3) at Santa Anita Park March 29.
Breeders' Cup Sprint (G1) winner Bentornato, who has raced well off previous extended layoffs, leads an expected field of 13 in this year's $2 million Golden Shaheen (G1) March 28 at Meydan.
Breeders' Cup Sprint (G1) winner Bentornato, who has raced well off previous extended layoffs, leads an expected field of 13 in this year's $2 million Golden Shaheen (G1) March 28 at Meydan.
For Mike and K.K. Ball, the road to this moment with Florida Derby (G1) morning-line favorite Chief Wallbee has been decades in the making—rooted in family, patience, and a belief that the next good horse might always be just around the corner.