BH Monday: Hunter on Getting Japanese Horses to Derby

BH Monday: Hunter on Getting Japanese Horses to Derby

Join hosts Louie Rabaut and Sean Collins for the 11th episode of BloodHorse Monday presented by Ocala Breeders’ Sales Company, your weekly dose of Thoroughbred racing analysis and insights! In this action-packed installment: We review replays and discuss the exciting results of recent Kentucky Derby preps: the Blue Grass Stakes (G1) won by Burnham Square ,…

Takeaways of Thorpedo Anna’s Fantastic Win at Oaklawn

Takeaways of Thorpedo Anna’s Fantastic Win at Oaklawn

Tom Pedulla offers takeaways from reigning Horse of the Year Thorpedo Anna ‘s latest stellar performance in the $1.25 million Apple Blossom Handicap (G1) at Oaklawn Park, the last Kentucky Derby (G1) qualifying race in the $400,000 Lexington Stakes (G3) at Keeneland, and other major stakes races contested at both sites. The Lexington awarded Derby qualifying points…

Godolphin Flying Start Announces New Trainees

Godolphin Flying Start Announces New Trainees

Godolphin Flying Start is delighted to announce the latest intake of trainees for its prestigious two-year Thoroughbred Industry Management and Leadership Program. The class of 2025-2027 comprises trainees from six countries: Ireland, Morocco, Spain, India, New Zealand and the UK. They will commence in Kildangan Stud, County Kildare, Ireland, on Monday, August 18th 2025.  Godolphin…

British EBF Increases Funding of Development Races

British EBF Increases Funding of Development Races

The British EBF has increased its contribution to the funding of high value development races in 2025, with the organization committing £400,000 ($527,000, £1=$1.32) to the total fund of £3.3 million ($4.35 million) for the series this year. Leading stallion studs Juddmonte and Darley, along with the British Horseracing Authority and Tattersalls support the program of 88 races…

Wavertree Grad Tenma in Kentucky Oaks Spotlight

Wavertree Grad Tenma in Kentucky Oaks Spotlight

A consignor heading into an auction can have no greater endorsement than a former sale graduate excelling in grade 1 races on the most prominent stages. Multiple grade 1 winner Tenma  is such a horse for Ciaran Dunne’s Wavertree Stables. Consigned to last year’s Ocala Breeders’ Sales Spring 2-Year-Olds in Training Sale by Wavertree, Tenma…