Asmussen Continues Family Legacy With First Career Win
The Asmussen family legacy saw the beginning of another important chapter Jan. 5 when Erik Asmussen, the youngest son of North America's all-time leading trainer Steve Asmussen, rode his first career winner at Sam Houston Race Park.
Muth Leads 1-2 Finish for Baffert in San Vicente
Muth was the best California-based 2-year-old of the fall, winning the American Pharoah Stakes (G1) and running second to eastern shipper Fierceness in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile (G1). Two months later, he still appears on top on the West Coast.
Top Sires Part of TCA's Jan. 7 Stallion Season Auction
Thoroughbred Charities of America's annual Stallion Season Auction, presented by Mt. Brilliant Family Foundation concludes Jan. 7 with the Live Auction and Celebration to be held at Harper Hall in Lexington, Ky.
Cody's Wish, White Abarrio Lead Eclipse Award Finalists
Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile (G1) winner Cody's Wish, Breeders' Cup Distaff (G1) winner Idiomatic, and Breeders' Cup Classic (G1) winner White Abarrio lead a list of Eclipse Award finalists announced Jan. 6.
Charles Town Cancels Racing Jan. 6 Due to Weather
Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races canceled its live racing program the evening of Jan. 6, with between three to six inches of heavy mixed precipitation forecast to hit the area throughout the day.
Charles Dickens, Beach Bomb Earn BC Berths in Cape Town
Charles Dickens secured an automatic berth into the Breeders' Cup Mile (G1T) through the Breeders' Cup Challenge Series Win and You're In, while Beach Bomb landed a guaranteed starting position in the Breeders' Cup Filly and Mare Turf (G1T).