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 […]
Projecting a revolutionary announcing style that made him the dominant voice of Southern California racing for more than 30 years, the National Thoroughbred Racing Association, Daily Racing Form and the National Turf Writers and Broadcasters announced Jan. 12 that Trevor Denman will be honored with the Special Eclipse Award for Career Excellence. Denman’s award will […]
Eleven of the most memorable, large-scale and momentous events from thoroughbred racing in North America last year have been nominated for the 2025 FanDuel Racing NTRA Moment of the Year, an award determined by fan votes and recognized at the annual Eclipse Awards. Voting is available on the National Thoroughbred Racing Association website, NTRA.comand via […]
If you’ve attended the Preakness Stakes (G1) in recent years, you’re no doubt well aware of trainer Brittany Russell. The undisputed Queen of Maryland Racing who recently captured their third straight training title at the Maryland Jockey Club-operated racetracks, Russell’s horses typically draw a lot of attention on the Preakness undercard. But not in the […]
With any luck in the coming months, the resumption of the Sovereignty –Journalism rivalry could be an international sensation. Michael McCarthy, trainer of Preakness Stakes (G1) winner Journalism, said the son of Curl will return to his Santa Anita Park in the shed in mid-January, hoping to get six or seven works in before starting […]
It was strange waking up the morning after Christmas and going somewhere Santa Anita Park. If you still believe in thoroughbred racing in Southern California, that’s the day you show up and get counted. The last time the Santa Anita meeting opened on a day other than December 26, no one came. The turnout was […]
A Thoroughbred, if he is lucky and has the right people, will live three fulfilling lives. He or she will be a racehorse, a breeder and then, in retirement, a noble ambassador for the breed, safe and sound in a place of temporary worship. The name, especially if it is well chosen, will forever resonate […]