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A Jan. 6 ruling by a Michigan federal district court granted summary judgment to TwinSpires against the Michigan Gaming Control Board's effort to stop the wagering platform from taking bets made by state residents on out-of-state horse races.

Coinciding with the United States' national celebration of the 250th anniversary of the nation's founding, the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame will mark the occasion with a special exhibition, Racing at the Dawn of the United States.

Amplify Horse Racing is now accepting applications for the Spring 2026 session of its Mentorship Program, an educational initiative connecting youth and young adults with experienced professionals across the Thoroughbred racing and breeding industry.

The Thoroughbred Education and Research Foundation announced Dr. Janet Johnston has joined its Board of Trustees.

Veteran riders Alex Birzer and Orlando Mojica each earned career milestones, leading to the panel of racing experts voting the pair Jockeys of the Week for Dec. 29-Jan. 4.

The Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association announces the full schedule and the opening of registration for its 2026 Spring Pedigree and Conformation Clinic March 9-10 at Ocala Breeders' Sales.

Submissions are now open for local charitable organizations to participate in "Winsday" during Kentucky Derby Week at Churchill Downs April 29.

Thomas Hudnut and Damascus Castellanos have been reappointed to the California Horse Racing Board by governor Gavin Newsom.

Porter on Pedigrees

Industry Voices: A 6th Circuit decision involving the Interstate Horse Racing Act could have wide-ranging impact beyond Michigan on regulators, horsemen, and purses.

For the third consecutive year, Bruno Schickedanz topped North American owners by victories with his stable accumulating 151 wins from 1,138 starts in 2025. Godolphin reigned supreme, topping the owner charts by earnings for the fifth year.

Gainesway's Charge It, a son of Tapit, is represented by a colt born at Machmer Hall and a filly born at Darby Dan Farm.

Three Chimneys Farm's homebred Ottinho, a half brother to 2017 Horse of the Year and leading sire Gun Runner, scored in a maiden special weight Dec. 31 at Aqueduct Racetrack. The son of Quality Road prevailed by a head over stablemate Hadrian's Wall.

Fresh from topping the averages again last year and buoyed by a string of stakes results for its produce this season, Segenhoe Stud is primed for a strong Magic Millions Yearling Sale.

Eleven of the most memorable events from Thoroughbred racing in North America last year have been nominated for the 2025 FanDuel Racing NTRA Moment of the Year, a distinction determined by fan voting and recognized at the annual Eclipse Awards.

This week's racing on radio, television, and streaming schedule as compiled by America's Best Racing.

What's Going On Here with Frank Angst

The List: An Update and Review of the Top 25 General Sires List Rankings

Speaking on the Jan. 5 episode of BloodHorse Monday, Godolphin USA director of bloodstock Michael Banahan said the only race definitively on Sovereignty's radar so far this year is the Oct. 31 Breeders' Cup Classic (G1) at Keeneland.

On the Jan. 5 episode of BloodHorse Monday, Godolphin USA director of bloodstock Michael Banahan discusses the decision to bring Sovereignty back in 2026 for a 4-year-old campaign.