Blood-Horse

Elite family of blue hen mare Bourtai spans 80 years, supporting the Hancock breeding philosophy of "the family is stronger than the individual."

The Federal Trade Commission has made updates to its rules of practice, establishing a formal process by which the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority can submit its budget to the FTC for review and an approval decision.

The Road, presented by Gainesway and Darby Dan Farm

A lending group whose collateral was allegedly sold by Zayat Stables to third parties without being notified has lost an appeal in the Kentucky Supreme Court in a case where it tried to recoup money from the collateral purchasers.

Poor timing likely cost Rombauer, the 2021 Preakness Stakes (G1) winner, a stallion deal in Kentucky, so owner/breeder John Fradkin hopes this year to remind breeders of his horse's talent.

Tyler's Tribe, away from racing for several months after twice bleeding in races in November and December, is pointed to the inaugural $200,000 Hot Springs Stakes April 1 at Oaklawn Park, co-owner and trainer Tim Martin said March 23.

Irish racing's largest sponsor, the Irish European Breeders' Fund, has announced that a record-breaking €2.7 million will be added to the prize-money of Irish races this year, 40 years on from the Irish EBF's creation.

Calling the anticipated March 27 launch of the HISA's Anti-Droping and Medication Control Program "a momentous occasion," HISA CEO Lisa Lazarus emphasized the program's importance in a video conference with reporters March 23.

With an eye toward the future of our industry, Clear Creek Stud will once again be making a $5,000 scholarship donation in the name of their clients to a college student with Louisiana-based connections to the horse industry.

The son of Snitzel won the 2022 Roman Consul Stakes (G2) in October, but had his farewell autumn campaign curtailed by a serious bout of pneumonia, prompting the colt's high-powered connections to call time on his brief yet successful racing career.

The 24-year-old son of Octagonal was Australia's 2004 Horse of the Year and went on to lead the country's sire standings in 2010-11. He stood for three seasons at Darley Stallions at Jonabell Farm in Kentucky.

Graded-winning Elm Drive, idle since well beaten Sept. 24 at Pimlico, returns to Southern California and heads a field of five older fillies and mares going six furlongs March 25 in the $100,000 Desert Stormer Stakes (G3) at Santa Anita Park. 

The Alliance will also be co-beneficiary for Florida Derby Charity Golf Tournament.

The Road to the Kentucky Derby makes a stop in New Mexico March 26 for the $600,000 Sunland Park Derby (G3), a qualifying race that awards 50 points to an eligible first-place finisher for the May 6 Run for the Roses at Churchill Downs.

America's Best Racing has announced the launch of season 2 of "A Stake in Stardom" with NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport, FOX Sports reporter Lindsay Czarniak, Fox Sports talk show host Joy Taylor, ESPN's Anita Marks, and influencer Loren Izabel.

The latest edition of IFHA Quarterly, a newsletter produced by the International Federation of Horseracing Authorities in partnership with the Japan Racing Association, has been released.

The Jockey Club announced March 23 that the 2023 edition of the Fact Book is available in the resources section of its website at jockeyclub.com.

LNJ Foxwoods and Clearsky Farms’ Botanical, the dazzling 6 1/2-length winner of the $150,000 Cincinnati Trophy Stakes March 4, 2023, headlines 11 3-year-old fillies racing in the $300,000 Bourbonette Oaks March 25 at Turfway Park.

Cannon said that the 6-year-old son of Midnight Lute will be sent to his Nevada farm and could stand stud next year.

The OBS March Sale concluded March 22, boasting solid results. A filly by Munnings stepped into the ring, bidding shot off in a rapid-fire, stopping at $1 million with a final bid signaled by Donato Lanni, agent for Frank Fletcher Racing Operations.