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Nearly Carries Century-Long Legacy of La Troienne
on 02/03/2026 8:06 PM
Porter on Pedigrees
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$2.4 Million Purchase Potente a Standout Maiden Winner
on 02/03/2026 7:03 PM
Maiden Watch: Week of Jan. 26-Feb. 1
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Committee Approves Keeneland, Churchill KTDF Funds
on 02/03/2026 5:01 PM
The Kentucky Thoroughbred Development Fund Committee approves Keeneland's request for $6 million to $6.25 million in Kentucky-breds funds.
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Sniffen Named MTHA Backstretch Worker of the Year
on 02/03/2026 4:59 PM
Charles Sniffen, who got his training license in 1968 and for the past 20 years has been assistant trainer for Ferris Allen, has been selected as the Maryland Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association Backstretch Worker of the Year for 2025.
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$2.4 Million Purchase Potente Leads Maiden Watch
on 02/03/2026 4:59 PM
Potente, a $2.4 million yearling purchase, breaks his maiden on debut Jan. 31 at Santa Anita Park.
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Longtime Penn National Announcer Bogar Retires
on 02/03/2026 4:59 PM
John Bogar, long time track announcer at Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course, has announced his retirement effective Feb. 5. Bogar has been a mainstay at the Grantville oval since joining the team 45 years ago.
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Florida Decoupling Bill Passes Second House Committee
on 02/03/2026 3:57 PM
As expected, House Bill 881—which aims to decouple Thoroughbred racing and gaming licenses in Florida—passed its second committee Feb. 3 when the Commerce Committee voted it to proceed.
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Further Ado Claims Top Spot in Derby Dozen
on 02/03/2026 3:57 PM
Byron King's Top 12 on the Road to the Kentucky Derby, presented by Spendthrift Farm.
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Charles Town Announces 7.5% Purse Increase
on 02/03/2026 2:54 PM
Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races has announced a 7.5% purse increase, effective at the start of the upcoming condition book Feb. 11.
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Triple Crown Early Nominations Total 367 Sophomores
on 02/03/2026 2:54 PM
International representation included 37 horses from Japan, led by Godolphin's Pyromancer (JPN). Hall of Famer Todd Pletcher led all trainers with 31 nominees, followed by Bob Baffert (23), Chad Brown (22), Brad Cox (21), and Daisuke Takayanagi (14).
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Charles Town Announces 7.5% Purse Increase
on 02/03/2026 2:54 PM
Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races has announced a 7.5% purse increase, effective at the start of the upcoming condition book Feb. 11.
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Triple Crown Early Nominations Total 367 Sophomores
on 02/03/2026 2:54 PM
International representation included 37 horses from Japan, led by Godolphin's Pyromancer (JPN). Hall of Famer Todd Pletcher led all trainers with 31 nominees, followed by Bob Baffert (23), Chad Brown (22), Brad Cox (21), and Daisuke Takayanagi (14).
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At a Glance: Withers Stakes
on 02/03/2026 1:53 PM
America's Best Racing's Bob Ehalt gives his "At a Glance" analysis of the Withers Stakes at Aqueduct Racetrack.
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Turfway Park Moves Feb. 4-5 Cards to 1 P.M. Start
on 02/03/2026 11:49 AM
Turfway Park will shift its Feb. 4-5 live racing cards to afternoon programs with a 1 p.m. ET first post in response to forecasted single-digit wind chills expected during the evening hours.
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Nearly Shoots Into First in NTRA Top 3-Year-Old Poll
on 02/03/2026 11:49 AM
After his win in the Holy Bull Stakes (G3), Nearly replaced Todd Pletcher-trained stablemate Ted Noffey in the No. 1 spot on the National Thoroughbred Racing Association's Top 3-Year-Old Poll.
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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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