Richmond-Watson Lands OBE, Other Racing Figures Honored
English classic-winning owner/breeder and long-serving racing administrator Julian Richmond-Watson was "surprised but delighted" to be awarded an OBE in the new year honors list.
British Racing to Launch 'Premier' Marketing Initiative
Jan. 1 marks not only a new year but a new era for British racing as Cheltenham will host the first Premier raceday, a cross-industry initiative aimed at growing the sport by showcasing its best races in a clearer and…
Maryland Interests Reach Deal With MJC, 1ST/Racing
The Maryland Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association and Maryland Horse Breeders Association have reached an agreement with the Maryland Jockey Club, and its parent company 1/ST Racing, to continue racing through 2024.
Verifying Retired, to Stand at Pleasant Acres Stallions
Grade 1-placed Indiana Derby (G3) winner Verifying, a half brother to champion Midnight Bisou, has been retired from racing and will enter stud in Florida at Pleasant Acres Stallions.
O'Connor Delivers Another Gutsy Win in Harlan's Holiday
Continuing her excellence over the Gulfstream Park main track, Maryquitecontrary rallied past runner-up Imonra and third-place Unifying to capture the $150,000 Rampart Stakes Dec. 30.
Lady T in Pursuit of Second Consecutive Las Flores Win
Lady T, who rallied to win the Las Flores Stakes (G3) last winter at Santa Anita Park, seeks a repeat victory in the $100,000 six-furlong race contested on New Year's Day.
Main Event, Full Count Felicia Take Gulfstream Stakes
Speed and tenacity lead to a nose victory from Main Event in the $200,000 Fort Lauderdale Stakes (G2T) Dec. 30 at Gulfstream Park.
Forbidden Kingdom Shows New Dimension in Hernandez
A multiple graded winner on dirt, Forbidden Kingdom in only his second turf start beat a large field of turf sprinters to win the Joe Hernandez Stakes (G2T) at Santa Anita Park for trainer Richard Mandella and jockey Flavien Prat.
Skelly Quick as Ever in Oaklawn Park Victory
Graded stakes winner Skelly, racing for the first time in seven months, returned successfully Dec. 30 at Oaklawn Park, leading throughout in a $143,000 allowance optional claiming race.