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Lexitonian Filly She Be Smooth Professional on Gulfstream Debut

on 01/23/2026 4:14 PM

Calumet Farm homebred SHE BE SMOOTH (f, 3, Lexitonian–Seattle Smooth, by Quiet American) went to favored fellow firster Prom Queen (Quality Road) entering the final furlong of their respective one-mile debuts Friday afternoon at Gulfstream Park and kicked home smartly to open her account at first asking in ...

Report: Sovereignty Will Not Be Ready For The Dubai World Cup

on 01/23/2026 3:53 PM

According to a story by David Grening in the Daily Racing Form, according to trainer Bill Mott, the main goal in 2026 for the newly minted Horse of the Year Sovereignty (Into Mischief) will be the GI Breeders' Cup Classic. Mott said that while he has not yet mapped out a schedule for Sovereignty, he

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A Pair of Grade I-Winning Rising Stars New at Spendthrift

on 01/23/2026 3:09 PM

While Grade I victories and a 'TDN Rising Star presented by Hagyard' nod make for a potent double, Spendthrift Farm's Stallion Sales Manager Mark Toothaker suggests that the defining narrative for Spendthrift's new stallion duo is the surging commercial power of their sires. This year Goal Oriented becomes the fourth son of

PETA Urges Eclipse Awards To Ban Ortiz Brothers In Wake of Cockfighting Video

on 01/23/2026 1:47 PM

The People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) has sent a letter to stakeholders at the Eclipse Awards asking them to bar jockeys Irad Ortiz Jr. and his brother, Jose, from future consideration for the awards after the discovery of a social media video that appears to show the brothers collecting cash in a

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Juvenile Champ Ted Noffey Works, Tommy Jo Sidelined

on 01/23/2026 1:16 PM

DEL RAY BEACH, FL–Newly-minted Eclipse Juvenile champion Ted Noffey (Into Mischief) drew a small crowd when registering a workmanlike four-furlong move at Palm Beach Downs Friday morning. Campaigned by Spendthrift Farm, the undefeated colt worked in tandem with the farm's Authentic Chance (Authentic). The pair completed the task in :50.81, with the roan finishing slightly

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Juvenile Champ Ted Noffey Works, Tommy Jo Sidelined

on 01/23/2026 1:16 PM

DEL RAY BEACH, FL–Newly-minted Eclipse Juvenile champion Ted Noffey (Into Mischief) drew a small crowd when registering a workmanlike four-furlong move at Palm Beach Downs Friday morning. Campaigned by Spendthrift Farm, the undefeated colt worked in tandem with the farm's Authentic Chance (Authentic). The pair completed the task in :50.81, with the roan finishing slightly

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Not This Time’s Six Speed Blitzes Rivals In UAE 2000 Guineas

on 01/23/2026 12:57 PM

Brunetti Dugan Stables, Black Type Thoroughbreds, Steve Adkisson and Swinbank Stables' SIX SPEED (c, 3, Not This Time–Browse, by Medaglia d'Oro), last-out winner of the UAE 2000 Guineas trial over 1400 metres at Meydan Jan. 2, proved that an extra furlong was no bother whatsoever whe...

Not This Time’s Six Speed Blitzes Rivals In UAE 2000 Guineas

on 01/23/2026 12:57 PM

Brunetti Dugan Stables, Black Type Thoroughbreds, Steve Adkisson and Swinbank Stables' SIX SPEED (c, 3, Not This Time–Browse, by Medaglia d'Oro), last-out winner of the UAE 2000 Guineas trial over 1400 metres at Meydan Jan. 2, proved that an extra furlong was no bother whatsoever whe...

Madaket Road Will Scratch From Pegasus World Cup Invitational

on 01/23/2026 12:41 PM

Tom Ryan, the racing manager for SF Racing, tweeted Friday morning that Madaket Road (Quality Road) will not compete in Saturday's GI Pegasus World Cup Invitational at Gulfstream Park. “Madaket Road won't participate in the Pegasus,” read Ryan's tweet. “He seems to have an abscess brewing –...

Madaket Road Will Scratch From Pegasus World Cup Invitational

on 01/23/2026 12:41 PM

Tom Ryan, the racing manager for SF Racing, tweeted Friday morning that Madaket Road (Quality Road) will not compete in Saturday's GI Pegasus World Cup Invitational at Gulfstream Park. “Madaket Road won't participate in the Pegasus,” read Ryan's tweet. “He seems to have an abscess brewing –...

Letter To The Editor: Bob Duncan’s Example

on 01/23/2026 11:55 AM

On Thursday in Palm Beach, Bob Duncan was honored with a Special Eclipse Award for Career Excellence acknowledging his contribution to the sport of horse racing through his work at the starting gate. I loudly applaud the NTRA, DRF and National Turf Writers & Broadcasters for recognizing Bob's unique talent and gift to racing with

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Falling Temps: NYRA Cancels Live Racing At The Big A On Saturday

on 01/23/2026 10:16 AM

The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) has canceled Saturday's live racing program at Aqueduct Racetrack due to arctic temperatures and sub-zero wind chill values forecast to impact the metropolitan area throughout the day, the association said in a press release on Friday morning. As previously reported, NYRA has also shifted Sunday's live racing program

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Falling Temps: NYRA And Laurel Cancel On Saturday

on 01/23/2026 10:16 AM

The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) has canceled Saturday's live racing program at Aqueduct Racetrack due to arctic temperatures and sub-zero wind chill values forecast to impact the metropolitan area throughout the day, the association said in a press release on Friday morning. Additionally, Laurel Park in Maryland has also canceled their 10-race Saturday

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Respect and Admiration for the Horse Carries the Evening at the Eclipse Awards

on 01/23/2026 12:03 AM

The podium at the 55th annual Eclipse Awards ceremony was awash in Godolphin blue Thursday, with a homebred from that global bloodstock powerhouse, Sovereignty (Into Mischief), running away with both Horse of the Year and 3-year-old male championship honors. Sovereignty's on-track tour de force included emphatic Grade I victories in the 2025 Kentucky Derby, Belmont

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‘Sovereign’ Rule: Sovereignty A Runaway Winner of HOTY, Champion 3YO Male

on 01/22/2026 9:30 PM

Sovereignty (Into Mischief) capped off yet another massive evening at the Resolute Racing Eclipse Awards for Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al Maktoum's far-flung Godolphin operation, capping the festivities at The Breakers in Palm Beach, Florida, by being named America's Horse of the Year for 2025 by a wide margin. It marks the second time in

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‘Sovereign’ Rule: Sovereignty A Runaway Winner of HOTY, Champion 3YO Male

on 01/22/2026 9:30 PM

Sovereignty (Into Mischief) capped off yet another massive evening at the Resolute Racing Eclipse Awards for Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al Maktoum's far-flung Godolphin operation, capping the festivities at The Breakers in Palm Beach, Florida, by being named America's Horse of the Year for 2025 by a wide margin. It marks the second time in

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‘Sovereign’ Rule: Sovereignty A Runaway Winner of Horse of the Year, Champion 3YO Male

on 01/22/2026 9:30 PM

Sovereignty (Into Mischief) capped off yet another massive evening at the Resolute Racing Eclipse Awards for Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al Maktoum's far-flung Godolphin operation, capping the festivities at The Breakers in Palm Beach, Florida, by being named America's Horse of the Year for 2025 by a wide margin. It marks the second time in

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Sovereignty Named 2025 Horse of the Year

on 01/22/2026 9:26 PM

Godolphin homebred 3-year-old Sovereignty (Into Mischief) has been named the 2025 Horse of the Year. In the final award of the evening, the Champion 3-Year-Old Colt added the ultimate prize to a 2025 campaign which saw him win five of six starts including three Grade I's. Beginning the year with a win in the GII

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Sovereignty Named 2025 Horse of the Year

on 01/22/2026 9:26 PM

Godolphin homebred 3-year-old Sovereignty (Into Mischief) has been named the 2025 Horse of the Year. In the final award of the evening, the Champion 3-Year-Old Colt added the ultimate prize to a 2025 campaign which saw him win five of six starts including three Grade I's. Beginning the year with a win in the GII

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Turf Honors To Notable Speech And She Feels Pretty

on 01/22/2026 9:20 PM

GI FanDuel Breeders' Cup Mile winner Notable Speech (GB) (Dubawi {Ire}) and GI Maker's Mark Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Turf runner-up She Feels Pretty (Karakontie {Jpn}) have been named Best Turf Male and Female. 'TDN Rising Star, presented by Hagyard' Notable Speech, owned and bred by fellow Eclip...