Praise flows for Flightline after superstar colt’s retirement
Flavien Prat cannot wait to ride the great Flightline’s progeny in the years to come, now that the superstar colt has been retired to stud...
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Comanche Country targeting Breeders Cup Juvenile Fillies
Little Red Feather Racing founder and managing partner Billy Koch puts it down to luck, but there’s no denying he and bloodstock agent Niall Dalton...
Yakteen and Kangaroo Court eye bigger prize after Del Mar rout
Make no mistake, Kangaroo Court needs to be taken seriously after his stunning 14 ¼-length win at Del Mar on Saturday (US Pacific Time). Santa...
VRC Oaks winner Personal headed to US for Breeders’ Cup bid
Personal, the 2020 VRC Oaks winner, is set to be jetted off to race in the United States with a run in the Breeders' Cup...
American syndicate in for exciting season
A decision to invest in a handful of yearlings at Karaka last year is looking set to payoff for a group of American investors. The...
US plans remain for Tulloch Lodge mare
Connections of Con Te Partiro have drawn up contingency plans in the event the coronavirus pandemic prevents them from pursuing their Breeders' Cup dream.
International investors celebrating Bourbon triumph
Good looking gelding All Black Bourbon made a winning debut at Avondale on Wednesday for trainer Stephen Marsh. The two-year-old son of Highly Recommended had...
Del Mar shut as COVID-19 hits jockey ranks
Fifteen United States jockeys, including Umberto Rispoli, have returned positive tests to COVID-19, forcing organisers to suspend racing at Del Mar.
US Triple Crown trainer Baffert suspended
United States Hall of Fame racehorse trainer Bob Baffert has been suspended for 15 days after two stable runners tested positive for a banned substance.
Kentucky Derby will open doors to fans
The Kentucky Derby, the first jewel of North American thoroughbred racing's Triple Crown, will allow spectators on September 5.
Wallace enjoying a break back in New Zealand
After going through New Zealand’s strict Covid-19 quarantine protocol following his return from the USA, Michael Wallace is enjoying the chance to relax in more...
Arrogate euthanised after mystery illness
A post-mortem will be carried out on former US champion Arrogate after he was euthanised following a battle with a mystery illness.
Pletcher Plays ‘A-game’ With 3yo’s
After the retirement of long-time USA-based Shadwell trainer Kiaran McLaughlin (conditioner of such icons as Invasor, Frosted and Tamarkuz) in April, a fellow previous disciple...
New York racetracks cleared for reopening
Horse racing in New York is on the verge of resuming behind closed doors at Belmont Park, Aqueduct and Saratoga.
Secretariat wins virtual Kentucky Derby
Secretariat has lived up to his billing as favourite for the virtual Kentucky Derby, winning from the 12 other triple crown champions.
Secretariat favourite in virtual Derby
Secretariat is favourite ahead of Citation with the 13 triple crown winners to do battle in a virtual running of the first leg, the Kentucky...
Churchill Downs preparing for racing again
Churchill Downs Racecourse, the home of the Kentucky Derby, will re-open for training with racing to be phased in subject to government approval.
Saudi prize money withheld over court case
The Jockey Club of Saudi Arabia is withholding prize money for the $20 million Saudi Cup, after trainer Jason Servis was indicted in the United...
New York racetrack turned into hospital
New York's Aqueduct racetrack is to be used as a hospital site for people recovering from coronavirus.
Munnings filly adds international flavour to Sale
Bloodstock agent Jen Campin has had plenty of success at New Zealand Bloodstock’s Yearling Sales as both a vendor and purchaser, but this year she...
Trainer sues over Justify drug test
Bolt d'Oro trainer Mick Ruis is suing the California Horse Racing Board over Justify being declared winner of the Santa Anita Derby despite a failed...
Maximum Security invited to Pegasus Cup
Maximum Security is among the 17 horses invited to run in the revamped Pegasus World Cup at Gulfstream Park.
Mike Smith rides 217th Grade 1 winner
Mike Smith has set an American record 217 Grade One wins with victory aboard Omaha Beach at Santa Anita.
Maximum Security smokes them in Cigar Mile
Maximum Security, famous for being disqualified as the winner of the Kentucky Derby, has ended the season with victory in the Cigar Mile.
Preakness doubt for Maximum Security
Maximum Security's owner Gary West is considering appeal options after the colt's disqualification from the Kentucky Derby.