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First Mares Checked in Foal to Barnes

on 03/04/2026 1:15 PM

The first six out of seven mares bred checked in foal to Hill 'n' Dale Farms stallion Barnes (Into Mischief), a multiple graded stakes winner and $3.2-million Fasig-Tipton Saratoga Yearling. The first mare bred and checked in foal to

First Mares Checked in Foal to Barnes

on 03/04/2026 1:15 PM

The first six out of seven mares bred checked in foal to Hill 'n' Dale Farms stallion Barnes (Into Mischief), a multiple graded stakes winner and $3.2-million Fasig-Tipton Saratoga Yearling. The first mare bred and checked in foal to

‘Bombproof’ Reef Runner Thriving In Dubai

on 03/04/2026 12:38 PM

Trainer David Fawkes issued an upbeat report on Alex and JoAnn Lieblong's Reef Runner (The Big Beast) as he continues his preparations for the G1 Al Quoz Sprint at Meydan Racecourse on Mar. 28. “He's doing excellent,” Fawkes said. “Obviously I've got to do a lot by video or telephone, but watching him train, he

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‘Bombproof’ Reef Runner Thriving In Dubai

on 03/04/2026 12:38 PM

Trainer David Fawkes issued an upbeat report on Alex and JoAnn Lieblong's Reef Runner (The Big Beast) as he continues his preparations for the G1 Al Quoz Sprint at Meydan Racecourse on Mar. 28. “He's doing excellent,” Fawkes said. “Obviously I've got to do a lot by video or telephone, but watching him train, he

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Weekly National Rulings: Feb. 26-Mar. 4

on 03/04/2026 11:56 AM

Every week, the TDN posts a roundup of the relevant Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act (HISA) related rulings from around the country. The following rulings were reported on HISA's “rulings” portal and through the Horseracing Integrity and Welfare Unit's (HIWU) “pending” and “resolved” cases portals. Resolved ADMC Violations Dates: 03/02/2026 Licensee: Ange...

First Mare In Foal To New Lane’s End Stallion Raging Torrent

on 03/04/2026 11:06 AM

Raging Torrent (by Maximus Mischief), new to the Lane's End roster for 2026, has his first mare confirmed in foal, according to a press release from the stallion operation on Wednesday. Owned by V. Gail Ray and Ramspring Farm, the covered mare is She'srunninghappy (Runhappy), who produced her second foal–...

Five Fleet Fillies Of The Week: Feb. 23-Mar. 1

on 03/04/2026 9:45 AM

As expected, Gulfstream's loaded Fountain of Youth card provides fast fillies–but topping this week's list is a breakout performance at Turfway Park. 5. WITH THE ANGELS, AQU, 3/1, Correction Stakes, 6 furlongs Beyer Speed Figure- 93, 'TDN Rising Star, presented by Hagyard'. (f, 4, by Omaha Beach–Sister Margaret, by Pulpit) O-Winning Move Stable, John Oxley,

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Five Fleet Fillies Of The Week: Feb. 23-Mar. 1

on 03/04/2026 9:45 AM

As expected, Gulfstream's loaded Fountain of Youth card provides fast fillies–but topping this week's list is a breakout performance at Turfway Park. 5. WITH THE ANGELS, AQU, 3/1, Correction Stakes, 6 furlongs Beyer Speed Figure- 93, 'TDN Rising Star, presented by Hagyard'. (f, 4, by Omaha Beach–Sister Margaret, by Pulpit) O-Winning Move Stable, John Oxley,

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Letter to the Editor: America’s Aftercare Conversation

on 03/04/2026 7:30 AM

The conversation around America's aftercare ecosystem has never been louder. Funding it and reforming it have been central to Mike Repole's efforts over the past three years. If our industry cannot align around something as fundamental and humane as aftercare, it raises serious questions about our ability to solve larger, more complex challenges. Events last

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Review Of Canada’s Graded Stakes Stands Pat At 41

on 03/03/2026 6:57 PM

The Jockey Club of Canada's Graded Stakes Committee held its annual review of the graded and listed stakes races in Canada and the number of higher level races will remain at 41, according to a press release late on Tuesday from the Jockey Club of Canada. The Committee reviewed the North American Race Committee (NARC)

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Review Of Canada’s Graded Stakes Stands Pat At 41

on 03/03/2026 6:57 PM

The Jockey Club of Canada's Graded Stakes Committee held its annual review of the graded and listed stakes races in Canada and the number of higher level races will remain at 41, according to a press release late on Tuesday from the Jockey Club of Canada. The Committee reviewed the North American Race Committee (NARC)

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Review Of Canada’s Graded Stakes Stands Pat At 41

on 03/03/2026 6:57 PM

The Jockey Club of Canada's Graded Stakes Committee held its annual review of the graded and listed stakes races in Canada and the number of higher level races will remain at 41, according to a press release late on Tuesday from the Jockey Club of Canada. The Committee reviewed the North American Race Committee (NARC)

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Review Of Canada’s Graded Stakes Stands Pat At 41

on 03/03/2026 6:57 PM

The Jockey Club of Canada's Graded Stakes Committee held its annual review of the graded and listed stakes races in Canada and the number of higher level races will remain at 41, according to a press release late on Tuesday from the Jockey Club of Canada. The Committee reviewed the North American Race Committee (NARC)

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Inglis Digital USA March Sale Topped By Broodmare Prospect Faith Understood

on 03/03/2026 6:34 PM

The 2026 Inglis Digital USA March Sale closed Tuesday displaying steady trade in the broodmare prospect market, led by the $80,000 purchase of broodmare prospect Faith Understood (Catholic Boy), the online auction company said on Tuesday. Chris Nolan was the winning bidder on the 5-year-old mare, who was made available for inspection in the Gulfstream

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Inglis Digital USA March Sale Topped By Broodmare Prospect Faith Understood

on 03/03/2026 6:34 PM

The 2026 Inglis Digital USA March Sale closed Tuesday displaying steady trade in the broodmare prospect market, led by the $80,000 purchase of broodmare prospect Faith Understood (Catholic Boy), the online auction company said on Tuesday. Chris Nolan was the winning bidder on the 5-year-old mare, who was made available for inspection in the Gulfstream

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Inglis Digital USA March Sale Topped By Broodmare Prospect Faith Understood

on 03/03/2026 6:34 PM

The 2026 Inglis Digital USA March Sale closed Tuesday displaying steady trade in the broodmare prospect market, led by the $80,000 purchase of broodmare prospect Faith Understood (Catholic Boy), the online auction company said on Tuesday. Chris Nolan was the winning bidder on the 5-year-old mare, who was made available for inspection in the Gulfstream

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Inglis Digital USA March Sale Topped By Broodmare Prospect Faith Understood

on 03/03/2026 6:34 PM

The 2026 Inglis Digital USA March Sale closed Tuesday displaying steady trade in the broodmare prospect market, led by the $80,000 purchase of broodmare prospect Faith Understood (Catholic Boy), the online auction company said on Tuesday. Chris Nolan was the winning bidder on the 5-year-old mare, who was made available for inspection in the Gulfstream

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To Discuss Potential Ban Of Lasix, Moquett Joins The TDN Writers’ Room Presented By Keeneland

on 03/03/2026 5:42 PM

On May 22, the HISA Board of Directors will take a vote that could result in the ban of Lasix in all races. Any decision made by the Board, whether to keep the rules as they are, or to enact a full ban, must be unanimous. In response, five trainers and Eric Hamelback, the CEO

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It Wasn’t Easy, But Keeneland’s Rothemeier Is On His Way Back To Kentucky

on 03/03/2026 5:11 PM

As part of his official duties, Keeneland's Director of Sales Operations Dean Rothemeier was attending the races Saturday at Meydan in Dubai at the same time that drone and missile attacks launched by Iran were hitting nearby. While he said he never felt unsafe, he noted that his biggest worry was, with the Dubai International

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It Wasn’t Easy, But Keeneland’s Rothemeier Is On His Way Back To Kentucky

on 03/03/2026 5:11 PM

As part of his official duties, Keeneland's Director of Sales Operations Dean Rothemeier was attending the races Saturday at Meydan in Dubai at the same time that drone and missile attacks launched by Iran were hitting nearby. While he said he never felt unsafe, he noted that his biggest worry was, with the Dubai International

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