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Champion trainer Chris Waller continues to strengthen his Golden Slipper arsenal, producing undefeated youngster Fireball for a stylish first victory in the $2 million Inglis Millennium at Randwick. Pinned after scoring on debut at Rosehill in November, James Harron’s colt and $4.60 favorite came out to deny Ghana’s Akan ($17) by half a length, while […]
In a recent LTE to the Thoroughbred Daily News, founder and board member of the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance and still active rider Reiley McDonald further exposed the sham of “aftercare.” Here’s some of what Kentucky-based McDonald had to say: At auctions: “Early on, the sales companies developed a mechanism whereby 0.05% of public auction sales […]
The wide open nature of this year’s Unibet Champion Hurdle may tease Nicky Henderson, but for now the focus remains on Southwell for Constitution Hill after a busy week of jumping sessions under the watchful eye of renowned expert Yogi Breisner. The 2023 champion hurdler, who was undefeated until his jumping problems began in the […]
Mambonumberfive of Steel Ally will taste defeat over fences for the first time in the Bet Smarter With Oddschecker Kingmaker Novices’ Chase on Saturday. Ben Pauling’s Mambonumberfive is three from three over the bigger obstacles, completing his hat-trick in the Grade Two Wayward Lad Novices’ Chase at Kempton in late December, while the Sam Thomas-trained […]
After finishing a quiet second in his first dirt start in the Jan. 3 Smarty Jones Stakes, Silent Tactic announced his Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve credentials with a hard-hitting, ever-expanding win in the $1 million Southwest Stakes Feb. 6 at Oaklawn Park. Although he was overshadowed by others entering the 1 1/16-mile race […]
LRL: Taj Mahal lives up to the hype at first glance $525k yearling overcomes slow start for decisive win Frank Vesp February 6, 2026 Brittany Russell looked relieved in the moments after Friday’s third race at Laurel Park. Russell, last year’s runaway leading coach at Maryland, struggled through a winless January at Maryland, going 0-for-13, […]
Delaware Park unveils 75-day schedule The $4.3 million stake includes Del Oaks, Derby and DelCap Frank Vesp February 6, 2026 June 13, highlighted by the Grade 3 Delaware Oaks and $300,000 Delaware Derby, and a September 26 card featuring the Grade 3, $500,000 Delaware Handicap, anchor Delaware Park’s 75-day live racing schedule, the track announced […]
MHBA announces ’25 show grant awards for yearlings Prizes are based on wallet earnings on two and three The Biz February 6, 2026 Participants in the Maryland Horse Breeder Association’s annual yearling show not only have the opportunity to take home ribbons and prize money at the show, but they are also eligible to receive […]
Retired industrial chemist from Brisbane, Rob Essex, has reached the top of the mountain in harness racing as owner of 2010 Australian Pacing Gold 3YO Final winner Maywyn Jasper. “He’s hands down the best I’ve ridden. He beat some very good horses in that race,” Rob said. Rob now aims to duplicate this achievement as […]
After a series of injuries over an extended period, comes talented pacer Warrior Chief (Dear Lou) won again on Thursday evening in Addington. WARRIOR CHIEF REPEAT Warrior Chief has had two long periods without racing: from October 2022 to December 2023 and from May 2024 to April 2025. He had one win as a two-year-old […]
