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Maryland Jockey/Trainer Bracciale Dies at Age 72
on 12/19/2025 6:06 PM
Vincent “Jimbo” Bracciale Jr., a beloved jockey, trainer, horseman, mentor, and friend, died Dec. 15 at the age of 72.
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Increased FL-Bred Funds to Sweeten Gulfstream Purses
on 12/19/2025 6:06 PM
Beginning Jan. 1, Gulfstream Park will increase Florida-Bred Incentive Fund purses from $5,000 to $10,000 for all maiden special weight and allowance races.
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Santa Anita Delays Opening Day Draw to Evaluate Weather
on 12/19/2025 5:06 PM
With a threat of rain in Southern California next week, Santa Anita Park has delayed the close of entries for its opening-day card on Dec. 26 until Sunday, Dec. 21, according to a text distributed from the track's racing office.
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Santa Anita Delays Opening Day Draw to Evaluate Weather
on 12/19/2025 5:06 PM
With a threat of rain in Southern California next week, Santa Anita Park has delayed the close of entries for its opening-day card on Dec. 26 until Sunday, Dec. 21, according to a text distributed from the track's racing office.
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Tappan Street Workmanlike in Comeback Victory
on 12/19/2025 5:06 PM
Florida Derby (G1) winner Tappan Street scores a workmanlike comeback victory in a second-level allowance optional claiming race Dec. 19 at Gulfstream Park.
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Tappan Street Workmanlike in Comeback Victory
on 12/19/2025 5:06 PM
Florida Derby (G1) winner Tappan Street scores a workmanlike comeback victory in a second-level allowance optional claiming race Dec. 19 at Gulfstream Park.
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Graded Committee Upgrades 11 Stakes, Downgrades 13
on 12/19/2025 2:59 PM
The American Graded Stakes Committee of the Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association announced Dec. 19 its listing of United States graded and listed stakes races for 2026. The Ladies Turf Sprint Stakes at Kentucky Downs becomes a grade 1.
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Heart of Honor, Opera Ballo, Imperial Emperor Shine
on 12/19/2025 1:51 PM
On Festive Friday at Meydan Racecourse in Dubai, Heart of Honor, Opera Ballo, and Imperial Emperor all flashed credentials that could carry them to the top of the big Middle Eastern races later this season.
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Indiana Horse of the Year of 2024 Demolisher Dies at 4
on 12/19/2025 1:51 PM
Months after being named the 2024 Indiana Thoroughbred Owner's and Breeder's Association's Horse of the Year for 2024, multiple stakes winner Demolisher was euthanized after a bout with laminitis.
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Forever Young or Not Forever Young: An Eclipse Dilemma
on 12/19/2025 12:47 PM
One consideration for Eclipse Award voters to ponder is whether Breeders' Cup Classic (G1) winner Forever Young should win the older dirt male Eclipse Award after making just one start in North America.
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Asahi Hai Futurity Continues Japan's 2-Year-Old Run
on 12/19/2025 12:47 PM
Japan's 2-year-olds are back in action on Dec. 21 in the Asahi Hai Futurity (G1), normally the bailiwick of runners destined for future glory at a mile.
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Mister Punch Takes Swing in Gun Runner Stakes
on 12/18/2025 1:48 PM
Mister Punch could work out a beneficial stalking trip from the outside post and deserves a long look in the Dec. 20 Gun Runner Stakes at Fair Grounds.
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Time for Music on Playlist for Springboard Mile
on 12/18/2025 12:44 PM
A chance to travel around two turns as a 2-year-old in a Kentucky Derby (G1) qualifying race awaits a field of 12 in the Dec. 20 Remington Springboard Mile at Remington Park.
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After Belmont Festival, Saratoga to Race 46 Days in '26
on 12/18/2025 12:41 PM
The New York Racing Association plans to run 196 racing days at Aqueduct Racetrack, Saratoga Race Course, and the new Belmont Park in 2026.
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Will Rogers Downs to Kick Off Thoroughbred Meet Jan. 12
on 12/18/2025 11:41 AM
Thoroughbreds are hitting the track early as Will Rogers Downs kicks off spring racing season on Jan. 12. The earlier start —nearly two months ahead of last year's March 3 opening—will conclude on Kentucky Derby Day, May 2.
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Parx to Run 149 Dates in '26; PA Derby Set for Sept. 19
on 12/18/2025 11:41 AM
The 2026 live racing schedule at Parx Racing has been released and features 149 days of live racing throughout the year, highlighted by the $1 million Pennsylvania Derby (G1) on Sept. 19.
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Will Rogers Downs to Kick Off Thoroughbred Meet Jan. 12
on 12/18/2025 11:41 AM
Thoroughbreds are hitting the track early as Will Rogers Downs kicks off spring racing season on Jan. 12. The earlier start —nearly two months ahead of last year's March 3 opening—will conclude on Kentucky Derby Day, May 2.
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Parx to Run 149 Dates in '26; PA Derby Set for Sept. 19
on 12/18/2025 11:41 AM
The 2026 live racing schedule at Parx Racing has been released and features 149 days of live racing throughout the year, highlighted by the $1 million Pennsylvania Derby (G1) on Sept. 19.
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HIWU Disqualifies Tamara From Chillingworth Win
on 12/17/2025 7:36 PM
Spendthrift Farm's Tamara has been disqualified from her Oct. 4 win in the Chillingworth Stakes (G3) at Santa Anita Park after a drug test by the Horseracing Integrity and Welfare Unit indicated the presence of the muscle relaxant methocarbamol.
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HIWU Disqualifies Tamara From Chillingworth Win
on 12/17/2025 7:36 PM
Spendthrift Farm's Tamara has been disqualified from her Oct. 4 win in the Chillingworth Stakes (G3) at Santa Anita Park after a drug test by the Horseracing Integrity and Welfare Unit indicated the presence of the muscle relaxant methocarbamol.
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