An AU$1.65 million battle royale waged for two prized colts by superstar European stallion Frankel provided a drama-charged finish to the Magic Millions National Weanling Sale on the Gold Coast May 19.
The Horseracing Integrity & Welfare Unit, the independent enforcement agency of the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority's Anti-Doping and Medication Control Program, reminds industry stakeholders that the program goes into effect May 22.
Fending off an early stretch bid from 21-1 longshot Misty Veil, favored Interstatedaydream inched clear late to score her first victory of 2023 in the $100,000 Allaire du Pont Distaff Stakes May 19 at Pimlico.
An already short field of six horses in the third race at Belmont Park May 19 was reduced to two starters after four entrants were not administered Lasix within the permitted timeframe.
BloodHorse's Joe Perez and Bob Ehalt discuss the impact of First Mission being scratched from the Preakness Stakes.
Winner of four grade 1s—including two at the Breeders' Cup—as well as the Poule d'Essai des Poulains (G1) at ParisLongchamp, the aim is to notch a first top-level victory in Britain in the May 20 Lockinge Stakes (G1).
A home for life. That's what the winner of the second race May 20 at Pimlico Race Course will earn at Old Friends in Georgetown, Ky., should it ever be needed.
The Player made a remarkable recovery from a catastrophic ankle injury in 2018 and became the first stallion to stand for owner/breeder/trainer Buff Bradley and his partner Carl Hurst. Rosie's Angus became the stallion's first winner May 18.
Enhanced pre-race veterinary checks are being introduced for selected flat fixtures in Britain by the BHA from May 20 as an extra layer of protection against horses being injured during races.
In its February 20th meeting, the Racing Medication and Testing Consortium's (RMTC) Board of Directors approved a recommendation from its Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) to designate a 4/B classification for the substance Mofebutazone.