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After Year-Long Layoff, Rashmi Returns in Wilshire

on 03/24/2026 3:30 PM
Grade 3 winner Rashmi is set to return from a year-long layoff at Santa Anita Park March 28, jumping right back into graded company to contest the $100,000 Wilshire Stakes (G3T).
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Make My Day Breaks His Maiden in Gate-to-Wire Fashion

on 03/24/2026 3:30 PM
In this week's Maiden Watch, Make My Day breaks his maiden at Gulfstream Park, while Weekend Princess scores at Santa Anita Park.
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Improving Safety: EID Documents Record Low Fatalities

on 03/24/2026 2:21 PM
The rate of fatal injury in Thoroughbred racing in 2025 was 1.07 per 1,000 starts, which is the lowest rate since the Equine Injury Database began in 2009. The rate of fatal injury decreased 3.6% from 2024 and is down 47% since 2009.
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Keeneland Library Announces 2026 Lectures Series

on 03/24/2026 1:19 PM
Keeneland Library will hold a handicapping event with Keeneland racing analyst Tom Leach April 29 to discuss contenders for the Kentucky Derby (G1). The library also announced their 2026 Lecture Series.
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Racing Fatal Injury Rate Lowest Since 2009

on 03/24/2026 1:19 PM
The rate of fatal injury in Thoroughbred racing in 2025 was 1.07 per 1,000 starts, which is the lowest rate since the Equine Injury Database began in 2009. The rate of fatal injury decreased 3.6% from 2024 and is down 47% since 2009.
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Keeneland Library Announces 2026 Lectures Series

on 03/24/2026 1:19 PM
Keeneland Library will hold a handicapping event with Keeneland racing analyst Tom Leach April 29 to discuss contenders for the Kentucky Derby (G1). The library also announced their 2026 Lecture Series.
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Racing Fatal Injury Rate Lowest Since 2009

on 03/24/2026 1:19 PM
The rate of fatal injury in Thoroughbred racing in 2025 was 1.07 per 1,000 starts, which is the lowest rate since the Equine Injury Database began in 2009. The rate of fatal injury decreased 3.6% from 2024 and is down 47% since 2009.
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Safe Year: Racing Fatal Injury Rate Lowest Since 2009

on 03/24/2026 12:09 PM
The rate of fatal injury in Thoroughbred racing in 2025 was 1.07 per 1,000 starts, which is the lowest rate since the Equine Injury Database began in 2009. The rate of fatal injury decreased 3.6% from 2024 and is down 47% since 2009.
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Emerging Market, Pavlovian Join Derby Dozen

on 03/24/2026 12:09 PM
Byron King's Top 12 on the Road to the Kentucky Derby, presented by Spendthrift Farm.
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Wathnan Racing Hopes for Dubai Sequel From Hit Show

on 03/24/2026 12:09 PM
Last year's longshot Dubai World Cup (G1) winner Hit Show is back for Wathnan Racing in the 2026 edition of race March 28 at Meydan Racecourse.
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Barajas Returns to Ellis Park as Track Superintendent

on 03/24/2026 12:09 PM
Veteran track superintendent Javier Barajas has rejoined Ellis Park, returning to a role he previously held in 2020.
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Skippylongstocking Climbing Back Up NTRA Rankings

on 03/24/2026 11:04 AM
Following a dominant 5 1/4-length win in the $500,000 Essex Handicap at Oaklawn Park March 21, Daniel Alonso's Skippylongstocking is climbing his way back up the leaderboard in the National Thoroughbred Racing Association's Top Thoroughbred Poll.
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'Traditionalist' Arvin Leads Keeneland to New Heights

on 03/24/2026 11:04 AM
Keeneland president and CEO Shannon Arvin initiated and oversaw the largest capital project in Keeneland history at a cost of approximately $93 million. Fans attending the spring meet will have the opportunity to admire the effort.
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Skippylongstocking Climbing Back Up NTRA Rankings

on 03/24/2026 11:04 AM
Following a dominant 5 1/4-length win in the $500,000 Essex Handicap at Oaklawn Park March 21, Daniel Alonso's Skippylongstocking is climbing his way back up the leaderboard in the National Thoroughbred Racing Association's Top Thoroughbred Poll.
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'Traditionalist' Arvin Leads Keeneland to New Heights

on 03/24/2026 11:04 AM
Keeneland president and CEO Shannon Arvin initiated and oversaw the largest capital project in Keeneland history at a cost of approximately $93 million. Fans attending the spring meet will have the opportunity to admire the effort.
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Ortiz, Sharp Repeat Atop Fair Grounds Standings

on 03/24/2026 10:01 AM
Repeat champions, record-setting performances, and national implications highlighted the 2025-26 meet at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots, as trainer Joe Sharp and jockey Jose Ortiz led a standout 154th racing season at the New Orleans oval.
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Siegel to Receive Ed Friendly Industry Service Award

on 03/24/2026 10:01 AM
The Thoroughbred Owners of California has named Samantha Siegel as this year's recipient of the Ed Friendly Industry Service Award. The award honors individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the Thoroughbred racing industry.
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Commandment, Chief Wallabee Meet Again in Florida Derby

on 03/23/2026 6:58 PM
With top-ranked Kentucky Derby (G1) prospects including Commandment, Chief Wallabee, and Nearly, the March 28 Florida Derby (G1) shapes up as a pivotal and competitive test that figures to have major implications for the first Saturday in May.
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Plan Change Sends Napoleon Solo to Wood Memorial

on 03/23/2026 6:58 PM
Grade 1 winner Napoleon Solo was supplemented to the March 28 Arkansas Derby (G1) but instead the colt will next contest the Wood Memorial (G2) being run at Aqueduct Racetrack April 4.
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Breeders' Cup Launches 'Road to the Cup'

on 03/23/2026 6:58 PM
The journey to the 2026 Breeders' Cup World Championships at Keeneland Race Course is already in progress. Now there's a new way to follow top contenders from around the globe.
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