Skippylongstocking picked up his 12th career graded stakes win and third in a row with a dazzling display in the $500,000 Essex Handicap (G3) at Oaklawn Park March 21.
Even at age 8, Gold Phoenix continues to be the gold standard in the long-distance turf division in Southern California, winning the March 21 San Luis Rey Stakes (G3T) at Santa Anita Park.
A close second in both prior stakes attempts at Turfway Park, Fulleffort was rewarded for his consistency March 21 with a 2 1/2-length score in the $777,000 Jeff Ruby Steaks (G3).
After winning the Feb. 14 Risen Star Stakes (G2) with Paladin, trainer Chad Brown strikes again March 21 at Fair Grounds by taking the track's richest race, the $1 million Louisiana Derby (G2), with Klaravich Stables' Emerging Market.
Dual Louisiana-bred Horse of the Year Touchuponastar, who defeated 2024 Breeders' Cup Classic (G1) winner Sierra Leone, among others, in the 2025 New Orleans Classic (G2), set a track record in notching a repeat victory March 21 in the $465,000 race.
After winning the Feb. 14 Risen Star Stakes (G2) with Paladin, trainer Chad Brown strikes again March 21 at Fair Grounds by taking the track's richest race, the $1 million Louisiana Derby (G2), with Klaravich Stables' Emerging Market.
Dual Louisiana-bred Horse of the Year Touchuponastar, who defeated 2024 Breeders' Cup Classic (G1) winner Sierra Leone, among others, in the 2025 New Orleans Classic (G2), set a track record in notching a repeat victory March 21 in the $465,000 race.
Chester Broman Sr.'s Right to Party will look to punch his ticket for the Kentucky Derby (G1) in the $750,000 Wood Memorial Stakes (G2) April 4 at Aqueduct Racetrack.
The Dubai World Cup meeting has received a major boost with the news that Calandagan has been given the green light to travel for the $6 million Dubai Sheema Classic (G1T), despite the ongoing conflict in the Gulf region.
Hall of Fame trainer Richard Mandella hasn't started a horse at Turfway Park in 24 years, but will change that March 21 when Perry and Ramona Bass' homebred Medici goes to post in the $777,000 Jeff Ruby Steaks (G3).
Albaugh Family Stables' On Time Girl, a season-opening winner of the Forward Gal Stakes (G3) at Gulfstream Park, breezed March 20 ahead of a possible start in the Gulfstream Park Oaks (G2) for 3-year-old fillies March 28.
A wide-ranging wagering bill that would legalize fixed-odds wagering on horse racing in Kentucky sails through the Kentucky House of Representatives on a 79-15 vote, with an amendment added that could affect the state's breeding industry.
A wide-ranging wagering bill that would legalize fixed-odds wagering on horse racing in Kentucky sails through the Kentucky House of Representatives on a 79-15 vote, with an amendment added that could affect the state's breeding industry.
Will the Hong Kong Derby be a rubber match between Stormy Grove and Little Paradise, winners of the first two legs of the 4-year-old Classic Series, or will a third party snatch the big prize?
Super Corredora, last year's champion 2-year-old filly, will miss the April 4 Santa Anita Oaks (G2) after getting sick earlier this week, according to trainer John Sadler.
In a continued collaborative effort to strengthen field size and wagering appeal, the Maryland Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association and the Maryland Jockey Club have approved a targeted purse adjustment for turf races moved to the main track.
Will the Hong Kong Derby be a rubber match between Stormy Grove (AUS) and Little Paradise (AUS), winners of the first two legs of the 4-year-old Classic Series, or will a third party snatch the big prize?
Will the Hong Kong Derby be a rubber match between Stormy Grove (AUS) and Little Paradise (AUS), winners of the first two legs of the 4-year-old Classic Series, or will a third party snatch the big prize?