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Andy Serling & Paul Verderosa look ahead to the Louisiana Derby at Fair Grounds & Essex Handicap at Oaklawn this weekend. Source link

At the end of 2024 when owner John Ropes weighed retiring his homebred filly Dorth Vader  against bringing her back to race at 5 this season, his checkmarks in the pro-racing column included three achievements he’d love to see her accomplish. In talking things over with trainer George Weaver and adviser Marette Farrell, they wanted…

One of the preeminent prep races for the Kentucky Derby (G1) will be held March 29 at Gulfstream Park: the Florida Derby (G1). Beyond securing a grade 1 victory in one of the top races for 3-year-olds, the Florida Derby winner will earn 100 points toward qualifying for the Kentucky Derby, with the runner-up getting…

Woodbine and the Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association of Ontario jointly announced March 26 that they have reached an agreement in principle on a new two-year deal that boosts purses by CA$5.7 million. The new agreement commits CA$64.7 million in purses in 2025 and CA$65 million in 2026, both with 128-day race meets. The announced…

There was a time the winner of the Wood Memorial Stakes (G2) at Aqueduct Racetrack would have been hailed far and wide as the consensus choice to win the Kentucky Derby (G1). Future Hall of Famers Johnstown, Hill Prince, Native Dancer, Nashua, Bold Ruler, and Damascus all won the Wood on their way to starring…

The Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation (TRF) proudly announces the appointment of Kendall Norris as the organization’s new Marketing & Communications Manager. In this pivotal role, Norris will lead the TRF’s marketing and outreach efforts, furthering the organization’s mission to provide dignified lifetime care for retired racehorses. A seasoned marketing and communications professional with a deep-rooted passion…