New Mexico's Hesinfront Sires First Winner
Empress in Front became a winner Dec. 20 at Zia Park in her third career start. She is her dam's only foal.
Santa Anita Set for Day-After-Christmas Meet Opener
Santa Anita Park kicks off its 89th anniversary year of operation Dec. 26 with a traditional day-after-Christmas opening-day program.
Anisette to Cap Eclipse's Banner Year in American Oaks
After some encouraging performances in defeat from some of its top stakes runners, Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners will look to close out 2023 on a high note when Anisette races in the American Oaks (G1T) at Santa Anita Park Dec. 26.
Legendary Steeplechase Race Caller O'Keefe Dies at 76
Will O'Keefe received multiple awards during a career with point-to-point and steeplechase racing that spanned more than 45 years.
Q & A With NYRA Circuit-Topping Jockey Franco
Jockey Manny Franco has won three NYRA circuit meet titles this year and is closing in on a fourth with a lead in the Aqueduct fall meet standings.
Our Voices: Happy Holidays
As 2023 comes to a close, we're looking forward to starting fresh in 2024. For me, the end of the year often brings with it time for personal reflection. I think about what went well, what didn't, and where I…
Bolshoi Ballet Retires to The Beeches Stud in Ireland
Aidan O'Brien's dual top-level American turf winner Bolshoi Ballet has been retired from racing and will stand under the Coolmore National Hunt banner at The Beeches Stud.
Andi'amu to Join Kentucky Horse Park Hall of Champions
Ballybristol Farm announced that Andi'amu, the National Association Timber Horse of the Year for 2019 and 2022, will retire to the Kentucky Horse Park. He will be the first steeplechase horse to reside at the park's Hall of Champions barn.
New Chaplaincy Built With Patience and Belief
The New York division of the Racetrack Chaplaincy of America administers in immeasurable ways to the needs of the tight-knit community of backstretch workers at New York Racing Association tracks.