Horsemen Air Frustrations to Arizona Racing Commission
Amid issues still needing correction at Turf Paradise and with racing in Arizona facing an uncertain future, horsemen representatives aired their frustrations to the Arizona Racing Commission.
Sibelius to Face Formidable Foe on Path to Dubai
Sibelius will again need to overcome Doctor Oscar, as well as a truly formidable foe in Nakatomi, to prevail in this year's edition of the Pelican Stakes at Tampa Bay Downs.
Endlessly Tops Golden Gate's Final El Camino Real Derby
Southern California trainer Michael McCarthy—who sent eventual Preakness Stakes (G1) winner Rombauer north to take the El Camino Real Derby in 2021, one of his two wins in the race—runs Endlessly in the 1 1/8-mile El Camino Real Derby Feb.…
Trainer Delany Seriously Injured at Delta Downs
Louisiana-based trainer Sarah Delany is recovering in a Houston, Texas, hospital after being kicked in the neck by a horse Feb. 7 at Delta Downs.
IL Gaming Board Urges Action on Racino Construction
The Illinois Gaming Board has given the state's two remaining racetracks a push to get going on construction of their long-delayed casinos.
StarWatch: Improbable's First Crop
This episode takes a look at juveniles from the first crop of multiple grade 1-winner Improbable. Watch David Scanlon, Paul Sharp, and Emily Dawson discuss their thoughts on how their Improbable 2-year-olds are progressing.
Belmont Quarantine of Barn 15 Extended Until Feb. 26
The New York Racing Association and the New York State Gaming Commission have extended the quarantine of Barn 15 at Belmont Park by two days due to a horse who developed a fever in that barn.
Coolmore Secures Storm Boy in Reported AU$50M Deal
Coolmore confirmed Feb. 7 it had finalized a massive deal to secure the ruling Golden Slipper (G1) favorite Storm Boy, by Coolmore stallion Justify.
Goodnight Olive Retired, to be Bred to Not This Time
Resolute Farm announced Feb. 6 that dual female sprint champion Goodnight Olive is retired from racing and will be bred this year to Not This Time.
Santa Anita Postpones Feb. 9 Card After Historic Rain
"With training suspended for the last four days, per the CHRB protocols only joggers will be allowed on Thursday and we return to regular training Friday morning," said Nate Newby, Santa Anita senior vice president and general manager.