Skip to:

Blood-Horse

Subscribe to Blood-Horse feed
Headlines and features from the Thoroughbred industry
Updated: 27 min 5 sec ago

Taxed, Hoosier Philly 1-2 in Black-Eyed Susan

Fri, 2023-05-19 22:22
Taxed and Hoosier Philly, two fillies who failed to draw into the May 5 Kentucky Oaks (G1) at Churchill Downs as also-eligibles, delivered in the $300,000 George E. Mitchell Black-Eyed Susan Stakes (G2) May 19 at Pimlico, finishing 1-2.

Maple Leaf Mel Takes Miss Preakness for Namesake

Fri, 2023-05-19 22:22
If anything can be said about the story of Maple Leaf Mel, it's that it gets more and more endearing with each new chapter.

Sea The Stars Colt Tops BBAG Spring Sale

Fri, 2023-05-19 22:22
A son of Sea The Stars shone brightest of all at the BBAG Spring Sale, with the juvenile, who was the highlight of the breeze-up session, becoming the second-most expensive horse in the sale's existence.

Mage Aims to Take Next Step in Preakness Stakes

Fri, 2023-05-19 22:22
This year's Preakness Stakes (G1) post parade will be short but the second jewel of the Triple Crown will offer a favorite recurring attraction: A Kentucky Derby (G1) winner, Mage, looking to take the second step toward a classic sweep.

St Patrick's Day Sires First Winner With Jive

Fri, 2023-05-19 22:22
Jive won a five-furlong maiden special weight May 19 at Gulfstream Park by three-quarters of a length.

BHA Launches Enhanced Pre-Race Vet Checks for Lockinge

Fri, 2023-05-19 22:22
Enhanced pre-race veterinary checks are being introduced for selected flat fixtures in Britain by the BHA from May 20 as an extra layer of protection against horses being injured during races.

Mofebutazone Classified as 4/B Banned Substance

Fri, 2023-05-19 22:22
In its February 20th meeting, the Racing Medication and Testing Consortium's (RMTC) Board of Directors approved a recommendation from its Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) to designate a 4/B classification for the substance Mofebutazone.

Old Friends for Life Benefit on Preakness Day in Race 2

Fri, 2023-05-19 22:22
A home for life. That's what the winner of the second race May 20 at Pimlico Race Course will earn at Old Friends in Georgetown, Ky., should it ever be needed.

The Player Adds to Legend by Siring First Winner

Fri, 2023-05-19 22:22
The Player made a remarkable recovery from a catastrophic ankle injury in 2018 and became the first stallion to stand for owner/breeder/trainer Buff Bradley and his partner Carl Hurst. Rosie's Angus became the stallion's first winner May 18.

Modern Games Stands Tall in Lockinge

Fri, 2023-05-19 22:22
Winner of four grade 1s—including two at the Breeders' Cup—as well as the Poule d'Essai des Poulains (G1) at ParisLongchamp, the aim is to notch a first top-level victory in Britain in the May 20 Lockinge Stakes (G1).

Lasix Error Leads to Two-Horse Race at Belmont Park

Fri, 2023-05-19 22:22
An already short field of six horses in the third race at Belmont Park May 19 was reduced to two starters after four entrants were not administered Lasix within the permitted timeframe.

Interstatedaydream Speeds to Allaire du Pont Victory

Fri, 2023-05-19 22:22
Fending off an early stretch bid from 21-1 longshot Misty Veil, favored Interstatedaydream inched clear late to score her first victory of 2023 in the $100,000 Allaire du Pont Distaff Stakes May 19 at Pimlico.

Frankel Colts Bring Stellar Finish to Weanling Sale

Fri, 2023-05-19 22:22
An AU$1.65 million battle royale waged for two prized colts by superstar European stallion Frankel provided a drama-charged finish to the Magic Millions National Weanling Sale on the Gold Coast May 19.

Medication Changes Outlined for ADMC Program Resumption

Fri, 2023-05-19 22:22
The Horseracing Integrity & Welfare Unit, the independent enforcement agency of the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority's Anti-Doping and Medication Control Program, reminds industry stakeholders that the program goes into effect May 22.

Perez: Is Restrepo the Face of Latinos in Horse Racing?

Fri, 2023-05-19 22:22
Mage brought to the forefront the connections who had something in common—something different than what the sport was used to seeing in the winner's circle. They weren't white.

Congressman Asks HISA to Make Fatality Reports Public

Fri, 2023-05-19 22:22
Congressman Earl Blumenauer, an Oregon Democrat, published a letter sent May 18 to Lisa Lazarus, CEO of HISA, requesting the transparent disclosure of its investigation into eight horse deaths at Churchill Downs since April 27.

Liberty Island on Brink of Stardom in Japanese Oaks

Fri, 2023-05-19 22:22
Liberty Island enters the Japanese Oaks (G1) with every chance to join the ranks of the country's most famous fillies, provided that she can handle an increase in distance.

Mage Adding to Runnymede's Legacy in Classics

Fri, 2023-05-19 22:22
The Clay family's Runnymede Farm, which has been a continuously operating Thoroughbred nursery for 156 years, has bred and/or raised four Kentucky Derby (G1) winners. The farm also bred a Preakness Stakes (G1) and two Belmont Stakes (G1) winners.

Lexington Stakes Winner First Mission Out of Preakness

Fri, 2023-05-19 22:22
A left hind issue will prevent Lexington Stakes (G3) winner First Mission from running in the Preakness Stakes (G1) May 20 at Pimlico Race Course.

Good Magic's Initial 3-Year-Olds Making Their Mark

Fri, 2023-05-19 22:22
Mage's Kentucky Derby (G1) victory was celebrated at Churchill Downs and some 90 miles away at Hill 'n' Dale at Xalapa, home of Mage's sire Good Magic.

Pages