Off to the Races Radio Show Returns Feb. 17
Off to the Races Radio powered by The Racing Biz will make its 2024 debut Feb. 17 at 10 a.m. The one-hour radio show, which is presented by the Virginia Equine Alliance, returns for its 26th season.
Trainer Rice to Serve 14-Day Suspension in March
In a case remaining from the state-to-state regulation of controlled medication, trainer Linda Rice has ended her regulatory appeal of a 14-day suspension tied to a phenylbutazone positive from January 2023.
Longer Turnout, Larger Paddocks May Lower Injury Rate
A foal study in the United Kingdom suggests that periods of 24-hour turnout, as well as larger paddocks, may decrease injury rates and musculoskeletal disease.
At-a-Glance: Sierra Leone the Pick for Risen Star
America's Best Racing's Bob Ehalt handicaps the Risen Star Stakes.
Ruis 'Taking a Break,' Reducing Stock in Dispersals
Owner Mick Ruis Sr. is reducing stock and is considering selling the Blackwood Stables training center as well. He bought the training center last October but said now he needs a "bit of a break" from breeding and racing.
Derby Hopeful Locked Breezes, Targets Fountain of Youth
Locked, one of the early favorites for the May 4 Kentucky Derby (G1) at Churchill Downs, breezes a half-mile in :49.68 Feb. 16 at Palm Beach Downs, his first workout since Jan. 26 for Hall of Fame trainer Todd Pletcher.
KY Breeders Awarded Over $16M for Races Won in 2023
Awards are on the way to Kentucky's Thoroughbred breeders participating in the commonwealth's Thoroughbred Breeders' Incentive Fund (KTBIF) program. The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission announces the release of $16.2 million through the KTBIF.
Chasemore Farm Shares 2024 Mating Plans
Chasemore Farm's top-class producer Eartha Kitt is to be given every chance with her 2024 mating having been booked in to Juddmonte's £350,000 kingpin Frankel.
Timberlake On Track for Rebel Stakes
Grade 1 winner Timberlake registered his fifth breeze Feb. 16 since resuming training for Brad Cox at Fair Grounds Race Course. Timberlake is scheduled to make his sophomore debut in Oaklawn Park's Rebel Stakes (G2) Feb. 24.
Stakes Preview: Broadway and Ruthless
Andy Serling & Paul Verderosa look ahead to the Broadway Stakes & the Ruthless Stakes at Aqueduct.