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On the Rise: Nick Tomlinson

on 02/03/2026 8:43 AM
In this BH monthly interview, Karen M. Johnson profiles young racing personalities.
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On the Rise: Nick Tomlinson

on 02/03/2026 8:43 AM
In this BH monthly interview, Karen M. Johnson profiles young racing personalities.
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BH Monday: Centennial's Little on Nearly's Holy Bull

on 02/02/2026 5:00 PM
On the Feb. 2 episode of BloodHorse Monday: Centennial Farms' Donald Little Jr. discusses Nearly's win in the Holy Bull Stakes (G3), Oaklawn Park track announcer Matt Dinerman previews the Southwest Stakes (G3) and talks racing in Hot Springs, Ark.
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Field Announced for Inaugural Abu Dhabi Gold Cup Feb. 7

on 02/02/2026 3:59 PM
Multiple group 1-placed, group 2 winner Maljoom is a highly rated entry at 118 but he has not raced since last April, when third in the Dubai Turf Stakes (G1). Quddwah has already won at Meydan Racecourse this year in the Jan. 2 Zabeel Mile (G2).
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Field Announced for Inaugural Abu Dhabi Gold Cup Feb. 7

on 02/02/2026 3:59 PM
Multiple group 1-placed, group 2 winner Maljoom is a highly rated entry at 118 but he has not raced since last April, when third in the Dubai Turf Stakes (G1). Quddwah has already won at Meydan Racecourse this year in the Jan. 2 Zabeel Mile (G2).
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Field Announced for Inaugural Abu Dhabi Gold Cup Feb. 7

on 02/02/2026 3:59 PM
Multiple group 1-placed, group 2 winner Maljoom is a highly rated entry at 118 but he has not raced since last April, when third in the Dubai Turf Stakes (G1). Quddwah has already won at Meydan Racecourse this year in the Jan. 2 Zabeel Mile (G2).
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Fires to be Honored as Living Legend at HBPA Conference

on 02/02/2026 11:52 AM
Trainer William "Jinks" Fires will be honored as an HBPA Living Legend March 5 at the National HBPA's annual conference March 3-7 at Oaklawn Park in Hot Springs, Ark.
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Nearly's Athleticism, Agility Started at an Early Age

on 02/01/2026 9:23 PM
Like many young athletes, Holy Bull Stakes (G3) winner Nearly's introduction to sports was playing soccer in his field at Wind Hill Farm, adding to the agility and athleticism that has placed him on the Kentucky Derby (G1) trail.
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Dettori's Final Day Includes Brazilian G1 Triumph

on 02/01/2026 8:23 PM
Frankie Dettori notched an emotional winner on his final day as a jockey in Rio de Janeiro Feb. 1—and then made a great day even better by claiming the first leg of Brazil's Triple Crown.
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Jockey Junior Alvarado Expected to Resume Riding Feb. 5

on 02/01/2026 7:17 PM
Jockey Junior Alvarado, regular rider for 2025 Horse of the Year Sovereignty, is expected to return to action Feb. 5 at Gulfstream Park after being shaken up late on Saturday's Holy Bull (G3) program.
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Magnitude Will Miss Saudi Cup With Illness

on 02/01/2026 5:16 PM
Multiple graded stakes winner Magnitude will not travel to Saudi Arabia to participate in the $20 million Saudi Cup (G1) Feb. 14 after developing an illness.
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Magnitude Will Miss Saudi Cup With Illness

on 02/01/2026 5:16 PM
Multiple graded stakes winner Magnitude will not travel to Saudi Arabia to participate in the $20 million Saudi Cup (G1) Feb. 14 after developing an illness.
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Nearly Comes Out of Holy Bull 'Feeling Frisky'

on 02/01/2026 4:15 PM
Centennial Farms' Nearly was feeling his oats at Palm Beach Downs the morning of Feb. 1 in the aftermath of his eye-catching 5 3/4-length triumph in the Holy Bull Stakes (G3) at Gulfstream Park Jan. 31.
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Little Paradise Grabs First Leg of HK Derby Series

on 02/01/2026 1:11 PM
Little Paradise overcame traffic and distance questions Feb. 1 at Sha Tin Racecourse to win the Hong Kong Classic Mile, first leg of the Hong Kong Derby series.
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On Time Girl Rallies to Take Gulfstream's Forward Gal

on 01/31/2026 7:14 PM
On Time Girl takes the Forward Gal Stakes (G3) for trainer Brad Cox and owner and breeder Albaugh Family Stables.
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Westwood Gets San Pasqual Moment in the Sun

on 01/31/2026 7:14 PM
Sometimes overshadowed by stablemate Baeza, Westwood comes into his own in the San Pasqual Stakes (G2) Jan. 31 at Santa Anita Park, defeating Getaway Car by 2 3/4 lengths.
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Nearly Passes Distance, Class Test in Holy Bull

on 01/31/2026 7:14 PM
Days after an announcement that champion 2-year-old male Ted Noffey was off the Kentucky Derby (G1) trail with bone bruising, Hall of Fame trainer Todd Pletcher showcases Nearly as a Derby contender by winning the $275,000 Holy Bull Stakes (G3).
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Quatrocento, Aussie Girl Capture Graded Stakes at Tampa

on 01/31/2026 6:10 PM
After being undone by unfavorable pace dynamics in three graded stakes starts to close out 2025, Quatrocento delivers in the Jan. 31 Tampa Bay Stakes (G3) after racing unchallenged on the early lead.
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No Catching Quatrocento in Tampa Bay Stakes

on 01/31/2026 5:08 PM
After being undone by unfavorable pace dynamics in three graded stakes starts to close out 2025, Quatrocento delivers in the Jan. 31 Tampa Bay Stakes (G3) after racing unchallenged on the early lead.
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Baeza Gearing Up for 4-Year-Old Campaign

on 01/31/2026 4:07 PM
Baeza records his first work since he was sixth in the Breeders Cup Classic (G1) at Del Mar.
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