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Five Fastest Maidens: March 2-8

on 03/09/2026 6:19 PM

A Baffert longshot in a Santa Anita maiden race (that isn't a misprint) tops this week's list. 5). MAYKOMOTION, TAM, 3/7, 7 furlongs (VIDEO) Beyer Speed Figure- 84 (c, 3, by Vekoma–Maymont, by Unbridled's Song) O-Bona Venture Stables and Bianco Stable. B-Dominique Damico (Fla). T-George Weaver. J-John Velazquez. He couldn't match strides with the likes

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‘A Lot of Buzz’: OBS March Sale Starts Tuesday

on 03/09/2026 4:26 PM

The Ocala Breeders' Sales Company's March Sale of 2-Year-Olds in Training will kick off the juvenile sales season with its three-day run in Central Florida beginning Tuesday. Bidding on the 816 catalogued 2-year-olds continues through Thursday, with sessions commencing each day at 11 a.m. “There is a lot of activity on the grounds and a

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Super Corredora Sound After Santa Ysabel Disappointment

on 03/09/2026 12:15 PM

After missing the break and finishing sixth in Sunday's GIII Santa Ysabel Stakes at Santa Anita, GI Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies victress Super Corredora (Gun Runner) seems no worse for the wear, according to John Sadler's assistant trainer Juan Leyva. “It was a very disappointing performan...

Fasig-Tipton Revamps Timonium Yearling Sale for 2026

on 03/09/2026 11:59 AM

Fasig-Tipton will introduce a new format, date, and restored name for the annual fall yearling sale in Timonium, Maryland for 2026, the auction house announced Monday. Previously known as the Timonium Yearling Sale, the auction will once again be known as the Eastern Fall Yearling Sale, reflecting the deep roots and enduring importance to breeders,

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NHC Or Bust–A Decade Later

on 03/09/2026 11:48 AM

The worst part about my debut at the National Horseplayers Championship in Las Vegas 11 years ago wasn't picking 30 straight losers and finishing dead last. The worst part was agreeing to document the trip for the TDN, so the entire Thoroughbred world got to watch my horseplaying nightmare. Undeterred, I returned the following year

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Saturday Live Racing at Laurel Canceled

on 03/09/2026 11:21 AM

Live racing has been canceled at Laurel Park for this coming Saturday, Mar. 14 due to insufficient entries, the track announced Monday morning. With the impending meeting at Colonial Downs set to kick off Thursday, Mar. 12, and two Points races for the Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks scheduled for Saturday, Mar. 14 at that

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$350,000 Breeders Bonus to be Awarded at Turfway

on 03/09/2026 9:50 AM

A $350,000 bonus will be awarded to breeders of record for horses competing Friday, Mar. 27 at Turfway Park, in conjunction with the Kentucky Thoroughbred Association and the Kentucky HBPA, the track announced Monday morning. Breeders will compete for $35,000 in bonuses across each of the 10 races that night. The winner of each race

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Charlatan’s Forced Entry Too Strong in Santa Ysabel, Earns Oaks Points

on 03/08/2026 8:53 PM

She rolled into the lane with all the momentum and Forced Entry (Charlatan) carried it right to her first black-type win in the GIII Santa Ysabel Stakes. Debuted Jan. 11 at this venue in a six-furlong turf maiden, she faded to last after having to fight every step of the way, but it was a

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The Blue Grass Could Be Next for The Puma

on 03/08/2026 4:39 PM

The Puma (Essential Quality) returned to his base at Gulfstream Park early Sunday morning after his win a day earlier in the GIII Tampa Bay Derby, and his connections reported that he came out of the race in good order. Though no firm plans have been made regarding his futur...

The Boundless Podcast with Ferrin Peterson Features Judy Hicks

on 03/08/2026 4:00 PM

The latest edition of the Boundless Podcast, hosted by jockey and veterinarian Dr. Ferrin Peterson, features an interview with Judy Hicks. Hicks is the breeder of 2024 Horse of the Year Thorpedo Anna (Fast Anna). “Before Thorpedo Anna won 10 graded stakes races and became one of the most talked-about horses in Thoroughbred racing, Judy

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The Boundless Podcast with Ferrin Peterson Features Judy Hicks

on 03/08/2026 4:00 PM

The latest edition of the Boundless Podcast, hosted by jockey and veterinarian Dr. Ferrin Peterson, features an interview with Judy Hicks. Hicks is the breeder of 2024 Horse of the Year Thorpedo Anna (Fast Anna). “Before Thorpedo Anna won 10 graded stakes races and became one of the most talked-about horses in Thoroughbred racing, Judy

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The Boundless Podcast with Ferrin Peterson Features Judy Hicks

on 03/08/2026 4:00 PM

The latest edition of the Boundless Podcast, hosted by jockey and veterinarian Dr. Ferrin Peterson, features an interview with Judy Hicks. Hicks is the breeder of 2024 Horse of the Year Thorpedo Anna (Fast Anna). “Before Thorpedo Anna won 10 graded stakes races and became one of the most talked-about horses in Thoroughbred racing, Judy

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Week In Review: It’s Time for the Aftercare Debate to Include Passage of the SAFE Act

on 03/08/2026 3:04 PM

It is, of course, a good thing, that the subjects of aftercare and slaughter are being so widely debated, with influential owners like Mike Repole and Aron Wellman all but demanding that the industry come together and solve the problem. Just last week, Pat Cummings, who has been working side-by-side with Repole on the issue,

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Week In Review: It’s Time for the Aftercare Debate to Include Passage of the SAFE Act

on 03/08/2026 3:04 PM

It is, of course, a good thing, that the subjects of aftercare and slaughter are being so widely debated, with influential owners like Mike Repole and Aron Wellman all but demanding that the industry come together and solve the problem. Just last week, Pat Cummings, who has been working side-by-side with Repole on the issue,

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Week In Review: It’s Time for the Aftercare Debate to Include Passage of the SAFE Act

on 03/08/2026 3:04 PM

It is, of course, a good thing, that the subjects of aftercare and slaughter are being so widely debated, with influential owners like Mike Repole and Aron Wellman all but demanding that the industry come together and solve the problem. Just last week, Pat Cummings, who has been working side-by-side with Repole on the issue,

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Tapit’s Taptastic a Debut Winner at Oaklawn

on 03/08/2026 2:27 PM

TAPTASTIC (c, 3, Tapit–Valadorna {GSW & GISP, $670,265}, by Curlin), facing older rivals as the 4-5 favorite in his debut, found running room late to graduate with ease Sunday at Oaklawn. The gray colt was unde...

Justify’s British Isles Wins Santa Anita’s ‘Big Cap’

on 03/07/2026 8:03 PM

British Isles (g, 5, Justify–Purely Hot, by Pure Prize) has spent the majority of his 24-race career in allowance company, but took full advantage of the scratched-down field of five in Saturday's GI Santa Anita Handicap in Arcadia to emerge a winner at the elite level. Parked for much of t...

Justify’s British Isles Wins Santa Anita’s Big ‘Cap

on 03/07/2026 8:03 PM

Slam Dunk Racing, Deborah Baltas, and Cynthia McClanahan's British Isles (g, 5, Justify–Purely Hot, by Pure Prize), a private purchase by the team from Coolmore connections two years ago, has spent the majority of his 24-race career in allowance company, but took full advantage of the scrat...

Potente Up In Time In San Felipe Upset; Brant Finishes Fifth

on 03/07/2026 6:57 PM

Trainer Bob Baffert had a two-strong chance in Saturday's GII San Felipe Stakes with the 4-5 favorite and 'TDN Rising Star' Brant (Gun Runner) making his first start since running third in the GI Breeders' Cup Juvenile at Del Mar last November. But it was his other runner, 8-1 shot POTENTE (c, 3, I...

Majestic Oops Upsets Champion Nitrogen in Azeri

on 03/07/2026 6:14 PM

All eyes may have been on Eclipse champion 3-year-old filly Nitrogen (Medaglia d'Oro) in Oaklawn's GII Azeri Stakes Saturday, but it was Majestic Oops (m, 6, Majestic Harbor–Miss Oops, by Olmodavor) who sprung the upset. Racing in the colors of Medallion Racing, Evan Trommer Ward, Arrieta Agave Racing Stable, and Shelia Regan, Majestic Oops left

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