Team Cox Leads Kentucky Derby And Kentucky Oaks Workers On Early Saturday

Trainer Brad Cox's trio of Kentucky Derby hopefuls–Commandment (Into Mischief), Fulleffort (Liam's Map) and 'TDN Rising Star, presented by Hagyard,' Further Ado (Gun Runner)–highlighted a bustling morning at Churchill Downs a week out from Derby 152. Working during the 7:15-7:30 (all times Eastern) training period reserved for Kentucky Derby and Oaks prospects, the Cox trio The post Team Cox Leads Kentucky Derby And Kentucky Oaks Workers On Early Saturday appeared first on TDN | T…

Renegade Draws Rail, Favored at 4-1 for Kentucky Derby 152

Renegade (Into Mischief), a spectacular, come-from-behind winner for Hall of Fame trainer Todd Pletcher in the GI Arkansas Derby, was tabbed as the 4-1 morning-line favorite despite drawing the rail in a field of 20 set for next Saturday's GI Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs. Irad Ortiz, Jr. rides. Renegade, a $975,000 Keeneland September yearling The post Renegade Draws Rail, Favored at 4-1 for Kentucky Derby 152 appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results a…

Black-Type Analysis: Romantic Warrior Aims For Four QEII Cups

Sunday, Sha Tin, Hong Kong, post time: 14:35, CHAIRMAN'S SPRINT PRIZE-G1, HK$24,000,000, 3yo/up, 1200mT Field: Ka Ying Rising (NZ) (Shamexpress {NZ}), Satono Reve (Jpn) (Lord Kanaloa {Jpn}), Helios Express (Aus) (Toronado {Ire}), Fast Network (NZ) (Wrote {Ire}), Raging Blizzard (NZ) (Per Incanto), Comanche Brave (Ire) (Wootton Bassett {GB}), Tomodachi Kokoroe (Aus) (Written Tycoon {Aus}), Beauty The post Black-Type Analysis: Romantic Warrior Aims For Four QEII Cups appeared first on TDN | Tho…

Chip Honcho Skips Kentucky Derby To Point To Preakness; Litmus Test Draws In

Chip Honcho (Connect), winner of the Gun Runner Stakes and a close second in the GII Fasig-Tipton Risen Star Stakes at Fair Grounds will bypass the GI Kentucky Derby in favor of the May 16 running of the GI Preakness Stakes, Hall of Fame trainer Steve Asmussen said Saturday morning at Churchill Downs. With the The post Chip Honcho Skips Kentucky Derby To Point To Preakness; Litmus Test Draws In appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbr…

Midshipman Colt Sea Strike Exudes Class In ‘Rising Star’ Debut

Flanagan Racing's Sea Strike (c, 3, Midshipman–Meetmeonline, by Line of David) finally figured things out in the final furlong of a six-furlong Aqueduct maiden and despite a less-than-ideal passage, rolled home to become the newest 'TDN Rising Star' presented by Hagyard. A $140,000 Keeneland September yearling, the Mar. 26 foal was fractionally green, but very The post Midshipman Colt Sea Strike Exudes Class In ‘Rising Star’ Debut appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily N…

Remembering ‘Gorgeous George’ Washington

Lit by charisma and shaded by fate, the subfertile George Washington left just one foal, but 20 years after his electrifying 2,000 Guineas win his grandson Distant Storm, against considerable odds, could now follow suit By Emma Berry  A generous shot of brilliance and a dash of temperament, preferably neither shaken nor stirred. Are those The post Remembering ‘Gorgeous George’ Washington appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoro…

Integrity Another Maxfield Winner For Walsh

Two days after 'TDN Rising Star' presented by Hagyard Mashallah provided Maxfield's trainer Brendan Walsh with his first winner by the Darley stallion sprinting on the dirt at Keeneland, INTEGRITY (f, 3, Maxfield–Truthful, by Bodemeister) repeated the dose in a one-mile maiden on the turf to open the Gulfstream program Saturday afternoon. Distanced on dirt The post Integrity Another Maxfield Winner For Walsh appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results an…

April 26 Insights: Filly from Family of Commandment Debuts, Repole Stable Unveils Pricey Euro Import

10th-GP, $68k, Msw, 3yo, 1mT, 5:38p.m. ET Repole Stable and Stonestreet will unveil Gallant King (Ire) (Night of Thunder {Ire}) in this nightcap at Gulfstream Park for trainer Todd Pletcher. Purchased for 340,000gns as a yearling in 2024 from the Tattersalls October Yearling sale in England, the chestnut gelding is out of a half-sister to The post April 26 Insights: Filly from Family of Commandment Debuts, Repole Stable Unveils Pricey Euro Import appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily New…

Forz Europe’s Book 1 Millionaire Superior Choice Graduates in Style at Leicester

Forz Europe's 1.1-million guineas Tattersalls October Book 1 graduate Superior Choice (Dubawi) returned off a debut fourth over one mile at Newmarket in October with an encouraging seasonal return in Saturday's Madri Excepcional Maiden Stakes at Leicester. The John and Thady Gosden trainee employed patient tactics and settled fourth of the six runners for most The post Forz Europe’s Book 1 Millionaire Superior Choice Graduates in Style at Leicester appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred D…

Frankel’s Thundering On Takes The Salsabil For Shapoor Mistry

A maiden entering Saturday's G3 Irish Stallion Farms EBF Salsabil Stakes at Navan, Shapoor Mistry's Thundering On (Frankel) relished the step up to middle distances to stake her Classic claims. As a daughter of the owner-breeder's Pretty Polly heroine Thundering Nights (Night Of Thunder), the rise to this extended 10-furlong trip was ideal and once Joey The post Frankel’s Thundering On Takes The Salsabil For Shapoor Mistry appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing N…

Smooth Return For Scandinavia In The Vintage Crop

Following the example of stablemate Charles Darwin in the preceding race at Navan on Saturday, Scandinavia (Justify) kept to the script when making a winning return in the Listed Vintage Crop Stakes. Sent off the 11-10 favourite for the 14-furlong contest used by Ballydoyle for many years for their star stayers such as Kyprios, Order The post Smooth Return For Scandinavia In The Vintage Crop appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred …

Pre-race examinations: What they are and how they work

The pre-race examination of horses has become an increasingly important part of British racing’s ongoing efforts to continually improve safety and reduce the risk of injury. At fixtures across the country, the BHA’s expert team of regulatory vets will check horses for any sign of injury before racing starts. This is because everyone involved in

Equine Influenza update: EIDS case reports and advice

The Equine Infectious Diseases Surveillance (EIDS) team has identified a recent rise in the number of reported cases of equine influenza in the non-thoroughbred herd, including in vaccinated horses. This is a situation we are monitoring closely. The BHA has not been alerted to any confirmed cases or clinical signs within licensed training yards, but we advise

Wearables on the racecourse: European Trainer Magazine feature

In 2025, Britain became the first horseracing nation to pilot the use of in-race heart monitors for racehorses. These ‘equine Fitbits’ use the latest technology to track a horse’s heart rhythm and activity, providing an insight into their health and performance. By collecting and analysing the data, British racing can better identify and screen those

The Handicapper: Randox Grand National

BHA Handicapper Martin Greenwood joined host Tommy Churchyard to provide his take on I Am Maximus’ historic second Grand National success at Aintree on Saturday. Watch The Handicapper Stream The Handicapper Ratings updated every Tuesday

The BHA Podcast – Randox Grand National 2026

One of the best days of the year is finally here! It’s the 2026 Randox Grand National and we’ve got everything you need to start your morning. BHA CEO Brant Dunshea joins host Nick Lightfoot to run through some of the big recent headlines, before James Given stops by to discuss the BHA’s role in

New blog: Affordability checks, Levy review and Scottish and Welsh elections

For his first update of 2026, Policy and Advocacy Manager Jack Barton runs through some of the live issues that the BHA’s Corporate Affairs team are actively working on. Affordability checks – Save Our Bets When the nature of your work is reliant upon political timing, best laid plans can quickly change. And our understanding

Hannah Dorling Named New Chairman of HEROS

Hannah Dorling has been appointed as the new chairman of HEROS, the UK-based charitable organisation dedicated to retraining and rehoming former racehorses, as well as providing education and support programmes for young people. Dorling brings with her more than 18 years of experience with NFU Mutual and is currently the senior partner of the Wantage The post Hannah Dorling Named New Chairman of HEROS appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Tho…

Oklahoma Track Opens Apr. 15, Dining and Reserved Seating On-Sale in April

The opening date for the Oklahoma Training Track and barn area at Saratoga Race Course is scheduled for Apr. 15, with training on the Oklahoma set to begin Monday, Apr. 20, according to a NYRA release Tuesday. The Oklahoma barn area will open to licensed trainers and staff. Beginning Apr. 20 and continuing until the The post Oklahoma Track Opens Apr. 15, Dining and Reserved Seating On-Sale in April appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thorou…

Wood Second Right to Party Among Late Triple Crown Nominees

Chester Browman Sr.'s Right to Party (Constitution), runner-up in last weekend's GII Wood Memorial, was made one of five late Triple Crown nominees through a late $6,000 payment that was due Monday. The other late nominees (pending late mail) are Cypress Creek Equine and Ad Noir's Bourbon Dream (Quality Road); Eagle Up Stables, London Reid The post Wood Second Right to Party Among Late Triple Crown Nominees appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video…