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Public Assembly got the better of Brazilian filly Sun of Hill in the Royal Heroine Stakes
Ridden by Italian jockey Antonio Fresu, the daughter of More Than Ready secured the best victory of her career at Santa Anita Park All...


Publisher Aims to Win the Kentucky Derby as a maiden
Only three colts have managed to shine at Churchill Downs without a prior win, including Sir Barton, who would go on to complete the...


Tastiera asserted her class against a brilliant international field to conquer the FWD QEII Cup
Japanese racing experienced another moment of glory, this time in Hong Kong, shining as the main protagonist of FWD Champions Day on...


Ka Ying Rising capped off a perfect season with his triumph in the Chairman’s Sprint
Regarded by many as the world's top sprinter, Ka Ying Rising was once again one of the standout performers on FDW Champions Day at Sha...


Red Lion Upsets Voyage Bubble in G1 FWD Champions Mile
Starting from gate 12 and as an outsider, the son of Belardo shone with Hugh Bowman in the saddle to win the FWD Champions Mile on FWD...


With Argentine Roots and the Candy Ride Influence, Forever After All Shines at Keeneland
The daughter of Connect Captures the Bewitch Stakes (G3) to Close Keeneland Spring Meet Forever After All was recently Bred to Flightline...


Graffard Confident Powerful Goliath Can Deliver in Hong Kong
The crack's trainer heads to Sunday's FWD QEII Cup (G1) at Sha Tin with high hopes. The trainer heads into Sunday’s FWD QEII Cup...


The Kentucky Derby and the Eternal Gamble: When Running Is Worth Millions… or Almost Nothing
From Canonero's $1,200 to Fusaichi Pegasus's $4 Million: The 2025 Edition Proves Once Again That In Racing, Anything Can Happen—and Price...


Chilean-Bred Racatan the Lone South American Hope on FWD Champions Day Card in Hong Kong
Now racing under the name Moments In Time, the Chilean-bred will take on Romantic Warrior and others in the G1 FWD QEII Cup...


Christophe Soumillon Aims for More Glory on FWD Champions Day in Hong Kong
The Belgian jockey will be one of the headline acts on Sunday at Sha Tin, where he is set to partner Goliath in one of the key races...


Pulp Fiction takes first U.S. step, but leaves room for improvement
The 2024 Gran Premio Polla de Potrancas (G1) winner at Palermo could do no better than sixth, beaten 9 1/2 lengths, in a 1700-meter...


It’s debut time in the United States for Uruguayan jockey Héctor Lazo
A multiple leading rider at Maroñas, Héctor Lazo is set to make his U.S. debut aboard Rambo Approved in Friday’s ninth race...


New Zealand Seal at Sha Tin: Ka Ying Rising and Mr Brightside Chase Glory
The Two Representatives from the Hayes Family are the Product of an Industry that, from the Shadows, Continues to Produce Champions...


John Stewart Sets Sights on a High-Impact Season with Star Runner Goliath
The owner is optimistic about what his colt can deliver next weekend in the FWD Queen Elizabeth II Cup at Sha Tin Goliath Arrives at Sha...


With Joao Moreira Aboard, Museum Mile Shocks in Japan’s Satsuki Sho
The son of Leontes, piloted by the Brazilian Joao Moreira, captured the Japanese 2000 Guineas, the G1 Satsuki Sho, drawing clear by 1 1/2...


First Mission, grandson of Forty Marchanta, captured the rich Oaklawn Handicap in style
The Godolphin runner capped a stellar Saturday for South American breeding in the U.S. First Mission added another major win to his...


Richi delivered a spectacular performance in the Clásico Santa María, keeping the tradition alive...
South American racing added another feather to its cap at Santa Anita Park, courtesy of a brilliant performance from the outstanding...


Ignacio Correas Shines with Utah Beach in Keeneland’s GII Elkhorn Stakes
Argentine Trainer Ignacio Correas Adds Another Graded Win as English Channel Stayer Impresses Gray Flash Utah Beach Reaffirms His...


Skippylongstocking Looks to Double Up in the Rich Oaklawn Handicap
The race, worth $1,250,000, will be run this Saturday at Oaklawn Park, with First Mission, a grandson of Argentine-bred Forty Marchanta,...


Gin Gin Springs Major Upset in Baird Doubledogdare Stakes at Keeneland
At odds of $79.76, Gin Gin, a daughter of Hightail, pulled off a stunning upset with a commanding 5 1/4-length victory over Tarifa in...


Can't-Miss Showdown Looms Between Just F Y I and Candied in Keeneland's Doubledogdare
The champion will square off against the Candy Ride filly, who captured the G1 Darley Alcibiades S. over this very track as a 2-year-old...


For Pulp Fiction, the Time Has Come to Make His U.S. Debut
A winner of the 2024 Gran Premio Polla de Potrancas (G1) and now under the care of H. Graham Motion, Pulp Fiction is set to make her U.S....


Santa Maria Stakes: A Fertile Ground for South American mares, With Richi as the Newest Hope
The Chilean mare is a contender for Saturday's race at Santa Anita Park, where she will be joined by Brazilian runner Sun of Hill Richi...


Florent Geroux: "I Still Can’t Believe What We Achieved in Dubai"
In a conversation with Objetivo Breeders’ Cup , the French jockey reflected on the triumph of the son of Candy Ride, a victory no one...


Future Is Now Nips Pandora's Gift at the Wire to Take the Giant's Causeway Stakes
The daughter of Great Notion reaffirmed her affinity for the Keeneland turf, where she had previously captured the GII Franklin Stakes...


Another Graded Victory in Venezuela for Argentine-Bred Tuco Salamanca
The Equal Stripes colt captured Sunday's Clásico Federico Carmona Pereira (G2), adding another graded score to his Venezuelan campaign....


Joao Moreira Shines with Embroidery in Japan’s Oka Sho, Japanese 1000 Guineas
The Brazilian jockey gave a flawless ride to the daughter of Admire Mars, who edged Arma Veloce by a neck Embroidery Topples...


Thorpedo Anna showed no mercy in the Apple Blossom Handicap
The champion surged ahead with ease, defeating a field of lesser rivals, and is now set to run in the GI La Troienne Stakes Another...


Choisya Overcomes an Objection to Land the Jenny Wiley at Keeneland
The daughter of Night of Thunder, a standout during the Meydan International Carnival, secured her first top-level victory in style...


Gosger Captures the Lexington Stakes, Preakness Could Be Next Target
The son of Nyquist captured the final points race on the Road to the GI Kentucky Derby, now just three weeks away Gosger took a step...


Thorpedo Anna Targets Apple Blossom as Racing World Delights
The 2024 U.S. Horse of the Year takes center stage this weekend, looking to shine at Oaklawn Park Thorpedo Anna winning? A classic in the...


The consistent Sacred Wish heads to the Jenny Willey Stakes at Keeneland
The Not This Time filly faces a tough field of rivals this Saturday, racing 1700 meters on the turf. Sacred Wish always gives her best /...


In his return, Carl Spackler put on a show in the Maker's Mark Mile Stakes
The son of Lope de Vega, making his first start since the Breeders' Cup, drew off to a commanding 4 1/4-length victory over Integration...


Uruguay Officially Promoted to Part I of the Blue Book by IFHA
A total of 50 races from the Uruguayan calendar will now be recognized, including 26 that have been elevated from Part II The ...


Carl Spackler Set for Return in Keeneland’s G1 Maker’s Mark Mile
One of the Top Turf Milers in the U.S., Carl Spackler to Face Eight Rivals in Return From Over Five-Month Layoff Carl Spackler (Ire) has...


Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series Expands to Record 49 International Races
In its 19th season, the Win and You’re In program adds new qualifiers and will span 15 countries Forever Young Earns Classic Berth With...


Rodríguez Carries the Torch for Baffert Brigade on the Road to the Derby
The Hall of Fame trainer had assembled a deep squad aiming for the start of the U.S. Triple Crown, but most of his contenders...


Big win by Think Big, a grandson of the Argentine mare Qué Piensa Cat
Sporting the Godolphin silks, the Twirling Candy colt captured the G2 Shakertown Stakes at Keeneland. Wide open, Think Big continues to...


The Dubai World Cup and Its Unrivaled Allure on the Global Racing Stage
The racing festival in the United Arab Emirates continues to establish itself as the premier show offered by any racecourse in the world...


Burnham Square sprung the upset, nailing East Avenue at the wire to capture the Blue Grass Stakes
Sporting the iconic Bayakoa silks of Whitham Thoroughbreds, the son of Liam’s Map secured his spot in the Kentucky Derby Burnham...


Journalism Has Lofty Dreams in Don Alberto Silks
The Curlin colt was a brilliant winner of the GI Santa Anita Derby at Santa Anita Park and now has his sights set on the First Saturday...


Hit Show won the Dubai World Cup, further solidifying the legend of his sire, Candy Ride
The gray surprised at Meydan, capturing the victory that had eluded the Argentine superstar with Gun Runner in 2017. Forever Young ran...


With Danon Decile in the Sheema Classic, Japanese turf completed a brilliant—though not flawless—evening
The surprise victory by the son of Epiphaneia completed a Meydan treble for the racing powerhouse of the Land of the Rising Sun Danon...


Soul Rush upstaged Romantic Warrior in a thrilling renewal of the G1 Dubai Turf, delivering a performance to remember on the Meydan grass
The Japanese runner unleashed a powerful late kick to topple one of the night’s heavy favorites in dramatic fashion Tipping out...


Dark Saffron shocked the field with a stunning upset in the Dubai Golden Shaheen
While Tuz finished third after a troubled trip and Straight No Chaser failed to fire, the Flameaway colt capped a sensational Carnival...


William Buick was sensational aboard Believing in the Al Quoz Sprint
The British mare delivered a brilliant performance to capture the turf sprint at Meydan in style Believing came flying late, getting up...


Admire Daytona kicked off a banner night for Japan with a sharp victory in the G2 UAE Derby, securing a spot in the Kentucky Derby starting gate in the process
The Drefong colt, expertly handled by Christophe Lemaire, narrowly held off Heart of Honor, who came close to making history under Saffie...


Raging Torrent Hands Frankie Dettori Eighth Godolphin Mile Triumph
The Doug O'Neill-trained runner was unstoppable; Mufasa turned in a solid effort to finish sixth, while Oasis Boychecked in twelfth...


Dubai Future Overcomes Fragility to Land the Dubai Gold Cup
Brazilian Jockey Silvestre de Sousa Guides Godolphin Stayer to Another Dubai World Cup Night Win for Saeed bin Suroor Silvestre de Sousa...


First Class overpowers Tilal Al Khalediah to land second Kahayla Classic title
Ridden by Connor Beasley, First Class gamely captures opener on Dubai World Cup card Saving ground on the inside, the grey got the better...
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