John Shirreffs, who trained Zenyatta to a Hall of Fame career and saddled Giacomo to win the 2005 Kentucky Derby (G1), died in his sleep on February 12 at his home in Arcadia, California. He was 80. “The industry lost a great man today,” said Hall of Fame jockey Mike Smith, who rode these horses […]
The $500,000, Class 2 Fasig-Tipton Risen Star insert Saturday at Fair Grounds is the first qualifying race for the Championship Series in Churchill Downs’ Road to the Kentucky Derby schedule, offering a boost in the points distribution, with 105 total points for the May 2 Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve awarded to the top […]
See more free tipsCanterburyClareCranbourneEsperanceKilmoreMackayNew PlymouthSun CoastTamworthTareeEagle FarmFlemingtonMorphettvillePinjarraRandwick Today’s best guessToday’s best long shotThe best multi of today This Friday eight races will be held and won in Taree. The weather forecast is that it will rain, the track is soft (5) and the rail is three meters out for the entire circuit. *Existing customers only. […]
Lilydale breeder Shane Hawes, a tall one‑time and loyal supporter of the Tasmanian Yearling Sale since its revival, returns in 2026 with a well-recognized trio that combines performance, type and depth of pedigree. Tasmanian breeder Shane Hawes (right) shares insights ahead of the 2026 Tasbred Yearling Sale Leading the draft is a standout colt by […]
H. H The Amir Trophy is central to the big Saturday card. Thady Gosden described the seven runners heading to the Group Two HH The Amir Trophy in Doha on Saturday as “an elite field”, illustrating the quality of the $2.5 million extension. In Qatar, overseeing the final preparation of Lion’s Pride, Gosden reflected on […]
MILTON, February 12, 2026 – With the Feb. 15 entry deadline approaching, owners and trainers of two-year-olds will want to take a closer look at the various entry options this running season at Woodbine Mohawk Park. Beau Jangles wins the 2025 Metro Pace on September 20 at Woodbine Mohawk Park. (New image media) New for […]
In less than nine minutes and with limited debate, the Florida House of Representatives on Feb. 11 passed a bill that would end the requirement that the state’s two Thoroughbred racetracks race live to also be licensed for slot machines or card rooms. The vote count was 77-34. The House, with 114 members present, spent […]
As 2025 moved into 2026, we have, somewhat without fanfare, filled the gaps in our UK section data coverage by including the UK RMG (Racing TV) tracks. So both forward and two years back we have a complete picture of all completed British runs for each horse. [That is to say, we do not publish […]
Don’t tie your tongue when you talk about tongue ties! First of all, I would like to apologize for the title of this piece: writes Dave Renham – it’s just my attempt at humor! However, it certainly points us in the right direction for the topic of today’s article. Introduction A tongue tie is a […]
Come on Paul, make a stand, writes Tony Stafford. Convince owner Colm Donlon to pay the additional £18,000 fee and place Tutti Quanti in the Champion Hurdle next month! In some ways the parallels are clear. On February 8e 1997 Make A Stand, ridden by AP McCoy, went all out to win the Tote Gold […]