Mott Considers Another Middle East Trip for Casa Creed
Casa Creed resumed breezing Jan. 3 in preparation for a potential trip back to the Middle East for the 1351 Turf Sprint (G2T) in Saudi Arabia Feb. 24.
Drum Roll Please Tops Small Field in Jerome
The Jerome Stakes will be run for the 154th time Jan. 6 at Aqueduct Racetrack, but instead of serving as a showcase for Kentucky Derby (G1) winners it will kick off a series of four somewhat disjointed Triple Crown preps…
On the Rise: Samantha Smith
In this monthly BH interview, Karen M. Johnson profiles young racing personalities.
Belfiore Returns as NYTHA Executive Director
The New York Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association announced Jan. 2 that Andy Belfiore will return as the organization's executive director, effective Jan. 7.
Godolphin, Ortiz Jr., Cox Top 2023 Standings
Godolphin repeated as 2023's leading owner by earnings, and Irad Ortiz Jr. again established a single-season earnings record as the leading jockey. Brad Cox ended the year on top as the leading trainer by earnings.
Woodbine Trainer O'Keefe, 82, Died Dec. 22
A winner of 245 races, 13 of them stakes, with more than $6 million in career purse earnings, O'Keefe passed away Dec. 22 after a courageous battle with bone cancer.
Catching Freedom Returns Albaugh Stable to Derby Trail
Albaugh Family Stable—led by Dennis Albaugh and his son-in-law and racing manager Jason Loutsch—kicked off 2024 with a stakes victory from their newly turned 3-year-old Catching Freedom in the $300,000 Smarty Jones Stakes Jan. 1 at Oaklawn Park.
2023 Live Thoroughbred Foal Report
Live Thoroughbred foal statistics by stallion for the North American foaling season.
TCA's Annual Stallion Season Auction Begins Jan. 3
The online portion of Thoroughbred Charities of America's Stallion Season Auction, presented by Mt. Brilliant Family Foundation, kicks off Jan. 3 at 9 a.m. ET and runs through Jan. 5, with staggered closing times starting at 4 p.m.