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Coolmore Approved to Campaign Horses in Japan
on 01/29/2026 4:08 PM
Coolmore will break new ground by having its first horses trained in Japan this year, after Sue Magnier was granted an owner's license by the Japan Racing Association.
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Champion Ted Noffey Off Derby Trail With Bone Bruising
on 01/29/2026 4:08 PM
Ted Noffey, the champion 2-year-old male of 2025, is off the Kentucky Derby (G1) trail.
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British Jockey Club Increases Prize Money for 2026
on 01/29/2026 2:02 PM
The British Jockey Club is investing in the top and developmental ends of the sport in line with the broader approach being taken by British racing.
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Centennial May Have a Kentucky Derby Prospect in Nearly
on 01/29/2026 10:52 AM
On the heels of Antiquarian's achievements in 2025, Centennial Farms and trainer Todd Pletcher aim for more graded stakes success when they run Nearly in the Jan. 31 Holy Bull Stakes (G3) at Gulfstream Park.
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Tom's Magic Seeks First Graded Win in Tampa Bay
on 01/29/2026 10:52 AM
After a neck defeat in the Hollywood Derby (G1T), Tom's Magic seeks his first graded victory in the $175,000 Tampa Bay Stakes (G3T) at Tampa Bay Downs Jan. 31.
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$1M Haskell Again Tops Monmouth Stakes Schedule
on 01/29/2026 9:51 AM
This year's race meet, which runs through Sept. 13, will feature 36 total stakes, including nine graded events.
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Shisospicy to Miss Saudi Trip With Infection
on 01/29/2026 9:51 AM
Eclipse champion female sprinter Shisospicy will miss an intended trip to Saudi Arabia after developing an infection, trainer Jose D'Angelo said.
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Riley Mott: Incredibolt 'Getting Sharp' for Holy Bull
on 01/29/2026 8:45 AM
Trainer Riley Mott discusses Street Sense Stakes (G3) winner Incredibolt at Palm Meadows Training Center Jan. 29, two days before he contests the $275,000 Holy Bull Stakes (G3) at Gulfstream Park.
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Mythical Begins 3-Year-Old Season in Forward Gal
on 01/28/2026 3:49 PM
Florida-bred Mythical takes on seven rivals in the Forward Gal Stakes (G3) Jan. 31 at Gulfstream Park.
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National HBPA Conference to Talk AI, Prediction Markets
on 01/28/2026 2:49 PM
Artificial intelligence on the track and the emerging threats of prediction markets and wagering are among the salient topics to be discussed at the National HBPA Conference March 3-7 in Hot Springs, Ark., at Oaklawn Park.
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Getaway Car Will Try to Spurt Away in San Pasqual
on 01/28/2026 2:49 PM
Getaway Car is one of two sons of Curlin set for the San Pasqual Stakes (G2) Jan. 31 at Santa Anita Park, with veteran Midnight Mammoth a major contender.
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Fairmount Park Aims to Continue Improvements in 2026
on 01/28/2026 1:47 PM
Fairmount Park saw a plethora of upgrades in 2025 under new ownership, Accel Entertainment, and they aren't slowing down anytime soon in 2026.
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Cancellations, Changes Related to Winter Storm Continue
on 01/28/2026 11:22 AM
Oaklawn announced Jan. 27 the cancellation of its Jan. 30 - Feb. 1 racing. The Southwest Stakes (G3) and its full supporting card, as originally drawn, will be contested Feb. 6. Aqueduct, Turfway, and Charles Town among the tracks to cancel racing.
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Hallmark to Release Kentucky Derby-Themed Movie May 2
on 01/28/2026 11:22 AM
Hallmark Media and Churchill Downs racetrack announce Kentucky Roses, an all-new original movie shot on location at the iconic Churchill Downs, home of the Kentucky Derby (G1), will premiere for viewers in early May.
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Alvarado Named Jockey of the Week
on 01/28/2026 10:20 AM
Junior Alvarado's wins included graded stakes wins in the Fred W. Hooper (G3), the Pegasus World Cup Filly and Mare Turf Invitational (G2) and the Inside Information (G2).
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Publications Name Mindframe Top Midlantic-Bred of 2025
on 01/27/2026 5:54 PM
Dual Grade 1-winning Maryland-bred Mindframe has been named the Mid-Atlantic Thoroughbred/The Racing Biz Top Midlantic-bred in a year that saw four Midlantic-breds win Grade 1 races.
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Oaklawn Latest Track to Cancel; Southwest Postponed
on 01/27/2026 4:48 PM
Oaklawn Park announced Jan. 27 the cancellation of its Jan. 30 - Feb. 1 racing programs. The Southwest Stakes (G3) and its full supporting card, as originally drawn, will now be contested on Friday, Feb. 6.
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Code Review Among Several Promising Maiden Winners
on 01/27/2026 3:45 PM
Less than 24 hours after trainer Saffie Joseph Jr. ran 1-2 in the Pegasus World Cup Invitational (G1), he was represented by the topic of this week's Maiden Watch, Code Review.
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Racing Cancellations from Kentucky to New York
on 01/27/2026 12:41 PM
New York Racing Association cancels live racing Jan. 28-30 at Aqueduct Racetrack due to arctic temperatures and extremely low wind chill values forecast to impact the New York metropolitan area. Turfway Park cancels racing Jan. 28-29.
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Racing Cancellations from Louisiana to New York
on 01/27/2026 11:34 AM
New York Racing Association cancels live racing Jan. 28-30 at Aqueduct Racetrack due to arctic temperatures and extremely low wind chill values forecast to impact the New York metropolitan area. Turfway Park cancels racing Jan. 28-29.
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