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Charles Town Cancels Jan. 15 Card
on 01/15/2026 10:02 AM
Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races canceled its card Jan. 15 due to wind chills in the single digits.
Track and state racing officials met Jan. 15 with members of the jockey colony and decided to cancel racing for human and equine safety.
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Decoupling Bill Expectedly Passes FL House Committee
on 01/14/2026 7:34 PM
As it did in 2025, a Florida House of Representatives bill seeking to decouple racing and gaming licenses for Thoroughbred operators unsurprisingly passed its first committee.
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CHRB Tables NorCal Fair Dates Vote Until February
on 01/14/2026 5:31 PM
Expressing concerns that it could not responsibly approve fair Northern California race dates amid unresolved legal, regulatory, and logistical issues, the CHRB agreed to reconvene next month to consider allocating race dates for several fairs.
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CHRB Tables NorCal Fair Dates Vote Until February
on 01/14/2026 5:31 PM
Expressing concerns that it could not responsibly approve fair Northern California race dates amid unresolved legal, regulatory, and logistical issues, the CHRB agreed to reconvene next month to consider allocating race dates for several fairs.
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Decoupling Bill Expectedly Passes First House Committee
on 01/14/2026 5:31 PM
As it did in 2025, a Florida House of Representatives bill seeking to decouple racing and gaming licenses for Thoroughbred operators unsurprisingly passed its first committee.
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Hernandez Earns Jockey of The Week Honor
on 01/14/2026 10:07 AM
Juan Hernandez earns Jockey of the Week after winning three stakes at Santa Anita Park.
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Just a Touch Back at Fair Grounds for Louisiana Stakes
on 01/13/2026 5:26 PM
Making his first start since July, Just a Touch seeks his first graded win in the $175,000 Louisiana Stakes (G3) at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots Jan. 17.
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Sadler Elected President of CA Thoroughbred Trainers
on 01/13/2026 5:26 PM
Trainer John Sadler has been elected president of the board of directors of California Thoroughbred Trainers, succeeding Eoin Harty, who has served in that capacity since 2019 and remains a director.
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HISA Lifts Suspension of NY-Based Trainer Rodriguez
on 01/13/2026 5:26 PM
The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority and Rudy Rodriguez have reached an agreement to lift the New York-based trainer's provisional suspension Jan. 14.
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Deep Cast of 3-Year-Olds Awaits Chip Honcho in Lecomte
on 01/13/2026 4:22 PM
The Dec. 20 Gun Runner Stakes at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots proved closely matched. A month later on Jan. 17, the next leg of the stakes series for current 3-year-olds there, $250,000 Lecomte Stakes (G3), appears equally competitive.
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Nitrogen Arrives at Oaklawn Ahead of 4YO Season
on 01/13/2026 4:17 PM
D. J. Stables homebred Nitrogen, a finalist for Eclipse champion 3-year-old filly, arrived at Oaklawn Park Jan. 11 ahead of her 4-year-old campaign.
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Bentornato To Begin Dubai Golden Shaheen Preparations
on 01/13/2026 2:12 PM
Breeders' Cup Sprint (G1) winner Bentornato is nearing a return to the work tab Jan. 17 with a target on a trip to the Middle East for the $2 million Dubai Golden Shaheen (G1) on Dubai World Cup night March 28.
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Maiden Watch: Thunderously Makes Noise in Debut
on 01/13/2026 2:12 PM
Maiden Watch: Week of Jan. 5-11
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Kentucky Lawmaker Proposes Bill Targeting CAW
on 01/13/2026 7:57 AM
Dollars & Sense with Frank Angst: Last fall Matt Lehman bet a horse at Keeneland that left the gate at 21-1 and won, but then paid 8-1. Now the Kentucky state representative has filed a bill that aims to ensure a level playing field.
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BH Monday: Shisospicy in 2026, Thayer on FL Decoupling
on 01/12/2026 5:59 PM
On the 50th episode of BloodHorse Monday: Morplay Racing's Rich Mendez on Shisospicy's 2026 campaign, Kevin Kilroy on Fair Grounds' Kentucky Oaks (G1) trail, Thoroughbred Racing Initiative's Damon Thayer updates on Florida decoupling.
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Queen Maxima Gets the Job Done in Las Cienegas
on 01/11/2026 8:48 PM
A heavy favorite, Queen Maxima earned her third graded triumph as she outgamed Princesa Moche to win the $102,000 Las Cienegas Stakes (G3T) at Santa Anita Park Jan. 11.
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Tampa Bay's Live It Up Challenge Begins Jan. 17
on 01/11/2026 7:46 PM
One of Tampa Bay Downs' most popular promotions, the "Live It Up Challenge" handicapping contest, begins Jan. 17 and runs through March 7.
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Margarita Girl Steps Up With Smart Score in Las Flores
on 01/11/2026 6:41 PM
After finally breaking her maiden in her sixth attempt, Margarita Girl wasted no time becoming a graded stakes winner with a win in the $100,500 Las Flores Stakes (G3) at Santa Anita Park Jan. 11.
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So Happy So Rewarding for Breeder Miller
on 01/11/2026 6:41 PM
After winning the San Vicente Stakes (G2) at Santa Anita Park Jan. 10, So Happy carries a cherished pedigree line for breeder Leverett Miller to the top of the sport.
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Breeders' Cup Winners Back on Santa Anita Work Tab
on 01/11/2026 6:41 PM
A quartet of Breeders' Cup winners—Splendora, Nysos, Super Corredora, and Full Serrano—all recorded workouts Jan. 11 at Santa Anita Park.
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