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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.

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.

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.

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.

Jive won a five-furlong maiden special weight May 19 at Gulfstream Park by three-quarters of a length.

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.

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.

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 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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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 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.

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.

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.

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.