Breeding Digest: Gun Runner Meaning Business
As we acknowledged a week ago, the contributions made by these horses to what we can turn into a narrative are wholly random. But it has meanwhile felt almost as though Gun Runner wanted to prove otherwise, after watching Into Mischief's feisty response to the spectacle of Not This Time stealing an early march in The post Breeding Digest: Gun Runner Meaning Business appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions.
Rachael Blackmore to be Inducted as Grand National Legend at Aintree
Rachael Blackmore, who made history when becoming the first female jockey to ride the winner of the Randox Grand National in 2021, will be inducted as a Grand National Legend for 2026. Blackmore will join the likes of Ginger McCain, Jenny Pitman and JP McManus as a Grand National Legend, along with equine stars Red The post Rachael Blackmore to be Inducted as Grand National Legend at Aintree appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred …
Cella, Lukas Added to Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame
Oaklawn President Louis A. Cella and the late Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas will be honored together with inclusion to the Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame Apr. 10. Lukas was among the first trainers to operate a national racing stable at Oaklawn Park and the Hot Springs track became a regular winter home The post Cella, Lukas Added to Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions.
America’s Best Racing to Host Pre-Preakness Party at Laurel Park
America's Best Racing, the fan-development platform and national marketing initiative funded by The Jockey Club, will host its 11th annual Pre-Preakness Party May 14 at Laurel Park. Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance (TAA) and The Jockey Club Safety Net Foundation have been named as the event's primary charitable beneficiaries. TAA will present a silent auction featuring premium The post America’s Best Racing to Host Pre-Preakness Party at Laurel Park appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred D…
Second Stride Unveils Derby Season Fundraising Series
The non-profit equine adoption program Second Stride, based in Prospect, Kentucky, is conducting a series of three fundraisers with Kentucky Derby themes designed to support retired Thoroughbred racehorses as they transition to second careers beyond the track. “Derby season is when the world falls in love with the Thoroughbred,” said Second Stride founder Kim Smith. The post Second Stride Unveils Derby Season Fundraising Series appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Hor…
Mehmas’s Afandy Dominates the Djebel
Coming into Tuesday's G3 Prix Djebel with two runs already under his belt this year, Al Shaqab's Afandy (Mehmas) made that count as he lead from the break to take Deauville's Classic trial. Already gelded and unable to contest the Poule d'Essai des Poulains, the Jean-Claude Rouget-trained homebred who had surrendered his unbeaten record to The post Mehmas’s Afandy Dominates the Djebel appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred B…
The Five Fastest Maidens of the Week: 92+ Beyers All Around
It was a fantastic week for fast maidens–the top five all registered 92+ on the Beyer scale. 5) OUT OF THE WOODS, OP, 4/3-7th, 1 1/16m VIDEO Beyer Speed Figure-92 (g, 3, Constitution–Sensitive, by Divine Park) O-Little Red Feather Racing, Madaket Stables, Panic Stable and William Strauss. B-Daniel Burke and Kathleen Burke Schweizer (Ky). T-Phil The post The Five Fastest Maidens of the Week: 92+ Beyers All Around appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, …
Open Letter Opposing Affordability Checks Signed by Over 400 Racing Figures
Leading figures from the British racing industry have put their names to an open letter sent to Lisa Nandy, the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, calling for affordability checks to be scrapped. The letter, published in The Sun on Tuesday, sums up the extent to which the sport's hierarchy is concerned regarding The post Open Letter Opposing Affordability Checks Signed by Over 400 Racing Figures appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Vid…
TDN Kentucky Derby Top 12: Established Faves Lead the Way, Intriguing Long Shots in Hot Pursuit
The final weekend of nine-furlong preps in New York, California and Kentucky didn't vault any unexpected new shooters to the top of the GI Kentucky Derby pecking order. Yet while the likely favorites look well established, none stands out as invincible, and there's an intriguing mix of mid-priced long shots deeper down the list. Next The post TDN Kentucky Derby Top 12: Established Faves Lead the Way, Intriguing Long Shots in Hot Pursuit appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse …
Santa Anita Classic Meet: O’Neill, Jaramillo, Kretz Racing Top Respective Title Categories
The 2025-26 Classic Meet at Santa Anita wrapped Sunday as jockey Emisael Jaramillo, trainer Doug O'Neill, and owner Kretz Racing stood atop their respective categories as leading rider, trainer, and owner, the track announced Monday evening. Leading rider at Gulfstream Park, Jaramillo won 50 races from 229 mounts at the Great Race Place, a 22 The post Santa Anita Classic Meet: O’Neill, Jaramillo, Kretz Racing Top Respective Title Categories appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily New…
Eastern Tent Caterpillars: A Heavier-Than-Normal Year in Kentucky?
After numerous sightings of the nests of Eastern Tent caterpillar nest on his farm, Frank Taylor said that he has been vigilant this season about spraying to destroy the nests. As the weather warms up, and the caterpillars are leaving the nests and making their way elsewhere, this is the time of year when they The post Eastern Tent Caterpillars: A Heavier-Than-Normal Year in Kentucky? appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breedin…
Among 17 Furlong Bullets, Omaha Beach Filly Has Fastest Quarter-Mile at OBS Under-Tack Opener
With 17 juveniles sharing the fastest furlong breeze of :9 4/5, a filly by Omaha Beach (hip 74) separated herself from the pack with a nifty pedigree update and a bullet quarter-mile work in :20 4/5 during Monday's first under-tack preview session for the Ocala Breeders' Sales Company's Spring 2-Year-Olds in Training Sale. Hip 74 The post Among 17 Furlong Bullets, Omaha Beach Filly Has Fastest Quarter-Mile at OBS Under-Tack Opener appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing…
Seven Days: There’s Nowt Like Racing
In this corner of the bloodstock world we like to keep our glass half-full, if not topped up to the brim. With that in mind, it is sometimes preferable to look back, rather than forwards. A dive into history via the pages of the Bloodstock Breeders' Review is always entertaining, if not a regular reminder The post Seven Days: There’s Nowt Like Racing appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions.
‘Maturing’ Ka Ying Rising Breaks the Clock in Sprint Cup Romp
Zac Purton and David Hayes were left to scramble for adequate superlatives following another imperious performance from Ka Ying Rising in Monday's HK$5.35-million G2 Sprint Cup, with the son of Shamexpress once again lowering the 1,200-metre track record at Sha Tin on his way to a record-extending 19th consecutive victory. Ka Ying Rising, who was The post ‘Maturing’ Ka Ying Rising Breaks the Clock in Sprint Cup Romp appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing Ne…
Handle Falls Sharply In March
According to figures released Monday by Equibase, all-sources pari-mutuel handle fell by 12.35% during the month of March. A total of $816,171,590 was wagered as compared to $931,156,615 in 2025. The month-over-month decline in handle was the worst since December 2024, when handle fell by 14.44%. In the category of average wagering per race day, The post Handle Falls Sharply In March appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding…
Thoroughbred Makeover Vendor Fair Open For Applications
Edited Press Release Officials from The Retired Racehorse Project (RRP) have announced today that Vendor Fair applications for the 2026 Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium, presented by Thoroughbred Charities of America, are now open. The Vendor Fair will run throughout the competition from Oct. 7-10 at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington. The Vendor Fair The post Thoroughbred Makeover Vendor Fair Open For Applications appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing N…
Retirement Brings Johnson A Labor of Love
Paul Reddam is Canadian, of course, so it was too easy a shot to miss. A horse they owned together ran second; ran great, Erik Johnson thought–and said so. “Erik, this isn't the Olympics,” his partner replied. “No-one cares about second place in horseracing.” This was a few years back, early in Johnson's Turf career, The post Retirement Brings Johnson A Labor of Love appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thorough…
Sandy Hatfield Is The Guest on Episode 5 of Boundless
Sandy Hatfield is one of the most respected stallion managers in the Thoroughbred industry, and was the first woman to serve in that role at a major farm. In the most recent episode of the Boundless podcast, Dr. Ferrin Peterson sits down with Hatfield, a woman who built her career from the ground up, working The post Sandy Hatfield Is The Guest on Episode 5 of Boundless appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions.
Black-Type Analysis: My Highness Returns In Imprudence; Samangan In Djebel
Tuesday, Deauville, France, post time: 15:40, PRIX DJEBEL-G3, €73,200, 3yo, c/g, 7fT Fields: Dostoievsky (Fr) (Hello Youmzain {Fr}), Samangan (Ire) (Blue Point {Ire}), Afandy (Fr) (Mehmas {Ire}), Crown Relic (Aus) (Kingman {GB}), Bourgoin (Fr) (Ardad {Ire}), Firefall (GB) (Kingman {GB}), Cielo Di Roma (Fr) (Romanised {Ire}), Romanticon (GB) (Time Test {GB}), Take Me On (Ire) The post Black-Type Analysis: My Highness Returns In Imprudence; Samangan In Djebel appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbre…
So Happy, Meaning Doing Well After Santa Anita Derby Day Wins
So Happy (Runhappy) was in fine fettle the morning after winning Saturday's GI Santa Anita Derby. Saturday's Santa Anita Derby program drew an on-track crowd of 37,562, the highest for Santa Anita Derby Day since 2018. “He ate good and looked great this morning,” trainer Mark Glatt said. “He seems to be in good spirits.” The post So Happy, Meaning Doing Well After Santa Anita Derby Day Wins appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results an…
