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HIWU Releases 2025 Annual Report

on 03/31/2026 11:27 AM

The Horseracing Integrity and Welfare Unit has released its 2025 Annual Report. Available here, the report details HIWU's organization-wide activities as the independent enforcement agency of the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority's (HISA) Anti-Doping and Medication Control (ADMC) Program. The report provides statistics on testing, results management, the adjudication of cases, investig...

HIWU Releases 2025 Annual Report

on 03/31/2026 11:27 AM

The Horseracing Integrity and Welfare Unit has released its 2025 Annual Report. Available here, the report details HIWU's organization-wide activities as the independent enforcement agency of the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority's (HISA) Anti-Doping and Medication Control (ADMC) Program. The report provides statistics on testing, results management, the adjudication of cases, investig...

NTWAB Board Issues Letter in Support of FanDuel TV

on 03/31/2026 11:00 AM

Following the announcement last week that FanDuel TV would be phasing out its horse racing coverage, the board of directors of the National Turf Writers and Broadcasters has disseminated a letter it sent to the executive leadership at FanDuel and Flutter Entertainment to emphasize the importance of the network to the racing industry. In supporting

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NTWAB Board Issues Letter in Support of FanDuel TV

on 03/31/2026 11:00 AM

Following the announcement last week that FanDuel TV would be phasing out its horse racing coverage, the board of directors of the National Turf Writers and Broadcasters has disseminated a letter it sent to the executive leadership at FanDuel and Flutter Entertainment to emphasize the importance of the network to the racing industry. In supporting

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Who Will be the Leading Freshman Sire of 2026?

on 03/31/2026 9:58 AM

With the first major 2-year-old sale, OBS March, now in the books, and the next round, the OBS April sale, right around the corner, it's time for some predictions. We asked the experts who their pick is for leading freshman sire and also asked them for a “sleeper pick,” or a stallion that will perform

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Who Will be the Leading Freshman Sire of 2026?

on 03/31/2026 9:58 AM

With the first major 2-year-old sale, OBS March, now in the books, and the next round, the OBS April sale, right around the corner, it's time for some predictions. We asked the experts who their pick is for leading freshman sire and also asked them for a “sleeper pick,” or a stallion that will perform

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The Week’s Fastest Maidens for Mar. 23-29

on 03/31/2026 9:43 AM

The GI Arkansas Derby undercard at Oaklawn Saturday produced two of the top five fastest maidens of the last week, while Pretty Boy Mia (Beau Liam) outran his auction tag with a dominant win at Aqueduct to garner the list's top spot. 5) FLEEK, OP, 3/28-12th, 1 1/8m VIDEO Beyer Speed Figure-81 (c, 3, F...

TDN Derby Top 12: Cadence Quickens, Plot Thickens

on 03/30/2026 5:45 PM

by T.D. Thornton-Last Saturday's news that the No. 1-ranked Paladin (Gun Runner) will miss the GI Kentucky Derby with a non-displaced condylar fracture of his right front ankle created a vacancy atop this list. Any set of Derby rankings abhors a vacuum, but it wasn't easy deciding which of several ...

TDN Derby Top 12: Cadence Quickens, Plot Thickens

on 03/30/2026 5:45 PM

by T.D. Thornton-Last Saturday's news that the No. 1-ranked Paladin (Gun Runner) will miss the GI Kentucky Derby with a non-displaced condylar fracture of his right front ankle created a vacancy atop this list. Any set of Derby rankings abhors a vacuum, but it wasn't easy deciding which of several ...

Champion Turf Mare She Feels Pretty Retired

on 03/30/2026 3:32 PM

Lael Stables' She Feels Pretty (Karakontie {Jpn}–Summer Sweet, by More Than Ready), last season's Eclipse champion turf female, has been retired from racing, according to the DRF Monday. “She had an issue that just was going to take even longer to resolve, and she'd have no time for a campa...

Champion Turf Mare She Feels Pretty Retired

on 03/30/2026 3:32 PM

Lael Stables' She Feels Pretty (Karakontie {Jpn}–Summer Sweet, by More Than Ready), last season's Eclipse champion turf female, has been retired from racing, according to the DRF Monday. “She had an issue that just was going to take even longer to resolve, and she'd have no time for a campa...

‘Freaking Good’: Parfois Quick to Reward Dubb’s Investment

on 03/30/2026 2:05 PM

When Chad Brown presented Michael Dubb the opportunity to buy into a 2-year-old filly who had raced just once in France last summer, the trainer admitted the price tag might be the only concern. Dubb and partners Steven Bouchey, Thirty Year Racing and Michael Caruso ultimately went ahead with the purchase and Parfois (Ire) (Kodi

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Maxfield’s Millionaire Shaftesbury Avenue Dominates At Navan

on 03/30/2026 10:14 AM

Leaving his debut education far behind him on Monday, Ballydoyle's $1million Keeneland September sensation Shaftesbury Avenue (Maxfield) imposed his considerable presence on his maiden at Navan. Fitted with cheekpieces following his third at The Curragh earlier this month, the 2-1 s...

Maxfield’s Millionaire Shaftesbury Avenue Dominates At Navan

on 03/30/2026 10:14 AM

Leaving his debut education far behind him on Monday, Ballydoyle's $1million Keeneland September sensation Shaftesbury Avenue (Maxfield) imposed his considerable presence on his maiden at Navan. Fitted with cheekpieces following his third at The Curragh earlier this month, the 2-1 s...

Maxfield’s Millionaire Shaftesbury Avenue Dominates At Navan

on 03/30/2026 10:14 AM

Leaving his debut education far behind him on Monday, Ballydoyle's $1million Keeneland September sensation Shaftesbury Avenue (Maxfield) imposed his considerable presence on his maiden at Navan. Fitted with cheekpieces following his third at The Curragh earlier this month, the 2-1 s...

Luca Panici Retires from the Saddles, Edgard Zayas Heads to New York After Gulfstream Closing Day

on 03/29/2026 7:29 PM

A pair of jockeys who have been mainstays at Gulfstream Park have announced their stepping away from the South Florida riding colony. Jockey Luca Panici, after riding over 15 years in Florida, retired from riding at the conclusion of Sunday's program at Gulfstream, while Edgard Zayas shift his tack to New York after the Championship

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Luca Panici Retires from the Saddle, Edgard Zayas Heads to New York After Gulfstream Closing Day

on 03/29/2026 7:29 PM

A pair of jockeys who have been mainstays at Gulfstream Park have announced their stepping away from the South Florida riding colony. Jockey Luca Panici, after riding over 15 years in Florida, retired from riding at the conclusion of Sunday's program at Gulfstream, while Edgard Zayas shift his tack to New York after the Championship

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Luca Panici Retires from the Saddle, Edgard Zayas Heads to New York After Gulfstream Closing Day

on 03/29/2026 7:29 PM

A pair of jockeys who have been mainstays at Gulfstream Park have announced their stepping away from the South Florida riding colony. Jockey Luca Panici, after riding over 15 years in Florida, retired from riding at the conclusion of Sunday's program at Gulfstream, while Edgard Zayas shift his tack to New York after the Championship

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Luca Panici Retires from the Saddle, Edgard Zayas Heads to New York After Gulfstream’s Closing Day

on 03/29/2026 7:29 PM

A pair of jockeys who have been mainstays at Gulfstream Park have announced their stepping away from the South Florida riding colony. Jockey Luca Panici, after riding over 15 years in Florida, retired from riding at the conclusion of Sunday's program at Gulfstream, while Edgard Zayas shift his tack to New York after the Championship

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No Question Here: Parfois Blows by Rivals Like a Stiff Wind En Route to ‘Rising Star’ Honors

on 03/29/2026 7:19 PM

Closers are often victim to whatever pace unfolds in front of them, but Parfois (Ire) (Kodi Bear {Ire}) missed that memo, and rolled into the lane on this American debut with so much momentum that it took her almost nine wide. In the end it didn't matter in the slightest as she rolled home by

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