Latest Updates Around The World
The Maryland Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association and the Maryland Horse Breeders Association, in partnership with the Maryland Jockey Club, will present the 2025 Maryland Thoroughbred Industry Renaissance Awards at a luncheon on March 22 in Laurel Park. The event will take place at 11:30 am in the circuit’s Terrace Dining Room. “This event represents the heart […]
The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) today announced the launch of the Belmont Park Membership Program, a new hospitality offering that will be available to fans when the new Belmont Park opens later this year. Created to provide guests with an elevated race day experience, a Belmont Park membership combines the traditional atmosphere of […]
The 2025 California-bred Horse of the Year will be announced at the California Thoroughbred Breeders Association Awards Dinner and Annual Meeting on March 2 at the Le Meridien Hotel in Arcadia, California. The finalists for Horse of the Year are, in alphabetical order: Lovesick blues , Man O Rose And Om N Joy . 2025 […]
Last Wednesday, The Ed Brown Society (EBS) launched the Ed Brown Veterinary Cohort (EBVC), with the first session of a new veterinary-focused virtual speaker series. The session was attended by 27 students, including several Ed Brown Scholars, Fellows and Student Network members. This initiative is designed to provide profession-specific exposure and mentorship to Ed Brown […]
Dual Hall of Fame trainer Mark Casse has been named the sixth chairman of the board of directors in the history of Ocala Breeders’ Sales Company, Inc., succeeding Francis Vanlangendonck, who is stepping down after 35 years on the OBS board. Vanlangendonck has held the position of chairman since 2022 and succeeded Mike O’Farrell, who […]
Blackout Time is targeting the $1 million Rebel Stakes (G2) March 1 at Oaklawn for its 3-year-old debut, co-owner Lance Gasaway said Saturday morning. Blackout Time hasn’t started since a second-place finish behind eventual 2-year-old champion Ted Noffey in the Breeders’ Futurity Stakes (G1) at 1 1/16 miles on Oct. 4 at Keeneland. Blackout Time […]
Hagyard Equine Medical Institute announced the beginning of its Founder’s Week celebration on February 2, which officially kicks off a yearlong series of festivities and events honoring the Lexington veterinary practice’s unprecedented contributions to equine care over 15 decades. The Hagyard story, now known worldwide for its deep expertise in horse care, actually began with […]
Fairmount Park Casino & Racing saw a plethora of upgrades in 2025 under new owner Accel Entertainment, and they won’t be slowing down any time soon in 2026. In the new year, Fairmount Park General Manager Vince Gabbert plans to continue expanding the offering in all aspects, including the on-track product, concessions, the casino, facilities […]
The Thoroughbred Breeders’ Association of New Jersey announced on January 21 that it has reached a definitive agreement with Darby Development, the permit holder at Monmouth Parkin support of an amended bill that protects thoroughbred racing and breeding in New Jersey. The amended bill, which will be introduced during the upcoming legislative session, explicitly states […]
Nominations are open for 3-year-old Thoroughbreds to qualify for the 2026 Triple Crown with an early payment of $600 due Monday (Jan. 26) at www.thetriplecrown.com. The 2026 Triple Crown Series begins Saturday, May 2, with the 152nd running of the $5 million Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve (Grade I) at 1 1/4 miles at […]
