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…
Promote and Protect: Welfare communications and the Grand National
In this blog Robin Mounsey, the British Horseracing Authority’s Head of Communications and Horse Welfare Board member, talks about the steps that British racing is taking to promote the sport’s high welfare standards and safeguard public perception in the build up to the Randox Grand National. The findings of Project Beacon – the sport’s largest
Kentucky Legislature Approves Anti-Stallion Cap, Fixed-Odds Bill
The Kentucky legislature has passed a sweeping bill that opens the door to fixed-odds wagering in the state and bars a cap being placed on the number of mares bred to a stallion there. In its final passage Wednesday, the 150-page bill passed out of the state House on a 64-19 vote, with 17 no-votes. The post Kentucky Legislature Approves Anti-Stallion Cap, Fixed-Odds Bill appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions.
Sing It Babs! Memory Begins A New Day After Maiden Win At Santa Anita
A Triple Crown nominee, MEMORY (Uncle Mo) debuted a well-beaten seventh behind stablemate and newly minted 'TDN Rising Star, presented by Hagyard', Crude Velocity (Beau Liam) at 'The Great Race Place' Mar. 7. As a 9-2 shot here, the hooded dark bay fired out of the gate and was in the mix heading into the first The post Sing It Babs! Memory Begins A New Day After Maiden Win At Santa Anita appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Bre…
Leading First-Crop Sire of 2026: Nominations from the Floor
Just finished reading the top picks for the juvenile sires (Who Will be the Leading Freshman Sire of 2026? and More Predictions), and rubbing more than two nickels together over calling Essential Quality as top second-crop sire and having clients with mares already under that horse, I thought I would take a crack at the The post Leading First-Crop Sire of 2026: Nominations from the Floor appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Bree…
Ladies First! Feminism The Latest ‘Rising Star’ For Curlin
Last year's OBS June topper Feminism (Curlin) became the latest 'TDN Rising Star, presented by Hagyard' for her super-sire with a professional debut at Oaklawn Park Thursday. A $200,000 Fasig-Tipton Kentucky Fall Yearling grad turned $975,000 OBS 2-year-old after breezing in :10, Feminism drew outside in a field of nine and broke nicely with the The post Ladies First! Feminism The Latest ‘Rising Star’ For Curlin appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, …
2026 Mating Plans: Payson Stud
Payson Stud's breeding program has been a fixture in the Thoroughbred industry for more than four decades, built by the late Virginia Kraft Payson. Since Mrs. Payson's passing in 2023, trustee Christian Erickson has carried her legacy forward, and I've been fortunate to serve as bloodstock advisor to the program. Our goal in recent years The post 2026 Mating Plans: Payson Stud appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Au…
Black-Type Analysis: Moore Picks Moments Of Joy In The Park Express
Friday, Curragh, post time: 15:07, IRISH STALLION FARMS EUROPEAN BREEDERS FUND PARK EXPRESS STAKES-G3, €60,000, 3yo/up, f/m, 8fT Field: Faiyum (GB) (Frankel {GB}), Princess Child (Fr) (Dariyan {Fr}), Bubble Gum (Fr) (Cloth Of Stars {Ire}0, California Dreamer (GB) (Mehmas {Ire}), Catalina Delcarpio (Ire) (Lope De Vega {Ire}), Celestial Orbit (GB) (No Nay Never), She's A The post Black-Type Analysis: Moore Picks Moments Of Joy In The Park Express appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News …
Good Finals Day Is Here
Now in its thirteenth year, Britain's All-Weather Championships Finals Day is the focus of Good Friday at Newcastle, with prize-money exceeding £1 million cementing its status as Europe's most valuable all-weather meeting. It's not all about the cash, however, with the assembled races possessing the potential to occasionally host some of the prime members of The post Good Finals Day Is Here appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred B…
Ballydoyle’s First Juvenile Runners New Yorker And Confucius Open Curragh Card
Observations on the European Racing Scene turns the spotlight on the best European races of the day, highlighting well-bred horses early in their careers, horses of note returning to action and young runners that achieved notable results in the sales ring. Friday's Observations features the first juvenile runners from Ballydoyle. 1.22 Curragh, Mdn, 2yo, 5fT The post Ballydoyle’s First Juvenile Runners New Yorker And Confucius Open Curragh Card appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily …
Breeder Briefings Webinar Series Launched By TBA
Breeder Briefings, a new webinar series, was launched by the Thoroughbred Breeders' Association (TBA). The webinars will feature subject matter experts on a range of pertinent topics to support members with their breeding enterprises. The first webinar will begin on Wednesday, April 15, with additional sessions set for May and June of this year. The The post Breeder Briefings Webinar Series Launched By TBA appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video …
Letter To The Editor: The (Real) Elephant In The Room
I read with optimism HISA's 2025 fatality rate report showing a gradual but steady decline in the rate since 2009. However, I feel that it still doesn't address a major issue affecting U.S. horse racing (as touched upon by Mr. Sonbol in his letter), namely the extremely high level of short-term and long-term injuries suffered The post Letter To The Editor: The (Real) Elephant In The Room appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Bree…
