Farrell Named Operations and Digital Communications Executive at Godolphin Flying Start

Christopher Farrell has been appointed as Operations and Digital Communications Executive at Godolphin Flying Start, the two-year international management and leadership programme for the Thoroughbred industry. Farrell joins the team in a role that will support both the day-to-day operations of the programme and its digital communications. He will work across a range of areas, The post Farrell Named Operations and Digital Communications Executive at Godolphin Flying Start appeared first on TD…

Ramatuelle’s Half Brother Mr Lope Cen Gets It Done On Debut

Chantilly's two newcomers' events on Monday featured some likely types and in the colts' version it was Yeguada Centurion's well-connected Mr Lope Cen who had the bragging rights. Fighting off another son of Lope De Vega in Vegamix, the 27-10 favourite who is entered in the Poule d'Essai des Poulains and Prix du Jockey Club The post Ramatuelle’s Half Brother Mr Lope Cen Gets It Done On Debut appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroug…

Purse Increases, Status Upgrades Highlight Churchill’s Spring Meet

Churchill Downs's spring meeting will be headlined by 50 stakes races cumulatively worth a record $27.8-million with 22 of those black-type contests being run Kentucky Derby weekend with purses set at a record $19.1-million, the track announced Monday morning. Set to run Apr. 25 to June 28, the crown jewels of those 44 race dates The post Purse Increases, Status Upgrades Highlight Churchill’s Spring Meet appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Vi…

Wootton Bassett Filly Harissa Looks A Bright Prospect

As usual, the Wertheimers have an exciting Classic crop and the newcomer Harissa (Wootton Bassett) only added fuel to the fire at Chantilly on Monday. “I think a bit of her and so it's nice to see her confirm it,” trainer Christophe Ferland said. “She could go for the Prix du Louvre [conditions race at The post Wootton Bassett Filly Harissa Looks A Bright Prospect appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding a…

‘He’s A Big Price’ – O’Brien Nominates 20-1 Derby Outsider As Being A Value Play For Epsom

Aidan O'Brien has talked up the credentials of ante-post Derby favourite Pierre Bonnard (Camelot) but put forward 20-1 chance Montreal (Sea The Stars) as being a potential sleeper in the market for the Epsom Classic.  O'Brien has won the past three editions of the Derby – with Lambourn, City Of Troy and Auguste Rodin – The post ‘He’s A Big Price’ – O’Brien Nominates 20-1 Derby Outsider As Being A Value Play For Epsom appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbr…

The Jockey Club Reveals Ambitious Plans Through £100 Million Partnership with Levy

The Jockey Club, the largest commercial group in British horseracing, has agreed an exclusive new 20-year deal with Levy, the sports and entertainment division of Compass Group UK & Ireland. The partnership will enable The Jockey Club to make a capital investment of £100 million to revolutionise the spectator experience across its UK racecourses, funded The post The Jockey Club Reveals Ambitious Plans Through £100 Million Partnership with Levy appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily Ne…

O’Brien: ‘Albert Einstein Will Go To The Guineas Without Having Come Off The Bridle At Home’

Aidan O'Brien heaped praise on Albert Einstein at a Ballydoyle press morning on Monday and described the unbeaten Wootton Bassett colt as his number one hope heading into the new season. Albert Einstein is a general 7-1 favourite for the 2,000 Guineas. He also holds a Derby entry, for which he is a best-priced 20-1 The post O’Brien: ‘Albert Einstein Will Go To The Guineas Without Having Come Off The Bridle At Home’ appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Raci…

Paladin, Chief Wallabee Co-Favorites in Derby Future Wager

Paladin (Gun Runner), most recently winner of the GII Risen Star Stakes, and GII Fountain of Youth Stakes runner-up Chief Wallabee (Constitution) were 8-1 co-favorites when the Kentucky Derby Future Wager Pool 5 closed Sunday evening. The Chad Brown-trained Paladin, who runs next in the Apr. 4 GI Toyota Blue Grass Stakes at Keeneland, had The post Paladin, Chief Wallabee Co-Favorites in Derby Future Wager appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video |…

Trainer Danny Eubanks Earns First Win

Trainer Danny Eubanks–who has been managing his mother Annette's barn for the past year and a half–earned his first official win with his first starter at Laurel Park Sunday when Mugatu (Blofeld) surged from last under jockey Carlos Lopez to win the day's opener, a $20,000 starter allowance. “I think I stopped breathing at the The post Trainer Danny Eubanks Earns First Win appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred B…

The Week in Review: Is Casino Gaming Finally on its Way to Save Monmouth? It’s a Definite Maybe

New Jersey racing has not had it easy, and has not had it easy for a long time. Monmouth was in such dire straits that, after the end of the 2025 meet, there was so little money in its coffers that the track wasn't able to pay horsemen money that was owed to them for The post The Week in Review: Is Casino Gaming Finally on its Way to Save Monmouth? It’s a Definite Maybe appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auc…

Cheltenham Festival: Meet the starters – watch

With the Cheltenham Festival upon us it is inevitable that the starts of Jumps races will be a point of discussion. On average around three in every 100 Jumps races see a false start…however, at last year’s Festival there were 10 in the 28 races, which is clearly far too many and something we all

Watch: Raceday Welfare at the Cheltenham Festival

Horse safety and welfare is paramount to British racing. Ahead of the Cheltenham Festival, we have produced a short film to highlight the measures in place at the Festival to ensure that each runner lines up in the best possible condition and receives the highest standard of care and support. In the following video, Sally

The BHA Podcast exclusive: Brant Dunshea confirmed as permanent BHA CEO

In his first interview since being confirmed as the BHA’s permanent Chief Executive, Brant Dunshea joins Nick Lightfoot to share his hopes for the future of the sport and reflect on the departure of Lord Charles Allen as BHA Chair. Listen on all major streaming services Press release: Brant Dunshea appointed BHA Chief Executive Officer,

2025: Racing Report

By Richard Wayman, BHA Director of Racing There was much to celebrate on our racecourses during 2025 with personal highlights including seeing some of the best racehorses in the world cross swords in the Qipco Champion Stakes at Ascot in October – the joint best race in the world last year –  and then, a

The BHA Podcast from Ascot: Thoroughbred Industry Employee Awards 2026, sponsored by Godolphin

Join Nick Lightfoot for all the action from the 2026 Thoroughbred Industry Employee Awards sponsored by Godolphin. This special episode of The BHA Podcast features live reaction straight from The Pavillion at Ascot Racecourse, where the star-studded ceremony took place on Monday 23 February. We catch up with BHA Chief Executive Brant Dunshea, Chair of

BHA notice: Homoplus, Lung XL and Hemorex Paste

The BHA has today issued an update on the following products, which our testing on several samples has shown contain traces of Category A substances. We advise that trainers and veterinarians read and follow the information and guidance provided below. A reminder that any product advertised as being herbal in origin does not guarantee that

How Saturday race times are changing in 2026

By Tom Byrne, BHA Head of Racing and Betting In 2024, British racing introduced a protected Saturday afternoon window as part of a two-year trial of fixture list initiatives. The trial put a limit on the number of fixtures that could take place in a two-hour protected window primarily between 2pm and 4pm to give our best fixtures and races more space and visibility to help grow interest in the sport.  In its main objective, the

The BHA Podcast: 2025 retrospective with Brant Dunshea

BHA CEO Brant Dunshea joins host Nick Lightfoot for the final episode of the year to reflect on an extraordinary 12 months for British racing. Spotify: Episode 12 Apple Podcasts: Episode 12 Amazon Music: Episode 12 Audible: Episode 12 Acast: Episode 12 YouTube Music: Episode 12 Soundcloud: Episode 12 Listen to previous episodes of the The BHA Podcast at