Q&A: NYTB's Thompson Discusses NY Breeding, Racing
Najja Thompson is the executive director of the New York Thoroughbred Breeders.
Blue Hen Mare Kiosk, Granddam of Taiba, Dies at 23
Kiosk is the dam of two-time Ohio Horse of the Year Needmore Flattery, who is the dam of three-time grade 1 winner Taiba.
Oaklawn's Jackson to be Inducted Into AR Hall of Fame
Longtime Oaklawn executive Eric Jackson will be inducted into the Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame next year, becoming the eighth Oaklawn-related figure to receive the honor.
Hernandez Pursues Second Consecutive Classic Meet Title
Santa Anita's traditional Classic Meet has attracted some of the top jockeys in the world and Juan Hernandez seeks his second consecutive Classic Meet riding title.
O'Connor Back for Another Try in Harlan's Holiday
Four weeks before the Jan. 27 Pegasus World Cup Invitational Stakes (G1) at Gulfstream Park, 11 older horses take aim at Gulfstream's Pegasus prep, the $150,000 Harlan's Holiday Stakes (G3) Dec. 30.
Late-Running Easter Continues Ascent in San Gabriel
Closing from last, Madaket Stables' Easter outfinished Missed the Cut and Tio Magico to win the $200,500 San Gabriel Stakes (G2T) Dec. 26 at Santa Anita Park.
Anisette Closes 2023 With Impressive American Oaks Win
Anisette closed her strong 3-year-old season in style by seizing the lead from front-running Be Your Best in mid-stretch and then drawing off to a 1 3/4-length victory in the $300,000 American Oaks (G1T) Dec. 26 at Santa Anita Park.
Newgrange Draws Off for Decisive Score in San Antonio
Newgrange closed the 2023 season the same way he opened it—with a grade 2 victory at Santa Anita Park.
Daddysruby Outlasts Big Pond in La Brea Thriller
In a battle of California-breds, Daddysruby set a hot pace and lasted by a nose over Big Pond to win the $300,000 La Brea Stakes (G1) Dec. 26 at Santa Anita Park.
Speed Boat Beach Tops Baffert Exacta in Malibu Stakes
Speed Boat Beach, a 3-year-old son of Bayern, held off a tenacious Hejazi to win by about two lengths and capture his first grade 1 win for Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert, who also trains Hejazi.