Johannes heads into the Sept. 27 City of Hope Mile Stakes (G2T) at Santa Anita Park with only one race in 2025, as opposed to three in 2024. But the talented son of Nyquist is still a good bet to repeat in the City of Hope en route to the Breeders’ Cup Mile (G1T), in…
The Sept. 28 Zenyatta Stakes (G2) at Santa Anita Park pays fitting tribute to one Hall of Famer, but it is another one, Beholder , who may hold more of a key to this year’s running of the 1 1/16-mile race for distaffers. Sugar Fish will try to become the first to win back-to-back editions since…
The Jockeys’ Guild on Sept. 25 issued the following statement opposing the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority’s decision to suspend jockey Paco Lopez for six months. The statement has been lightly edited. The notice issued by the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority against Paco Lopez Sept. 22, 2025 for “immediate suspension for six months” is absolutely uncalled for…
Last seen fifth in the Personal Ensign Stakes (G1), Dazzling Move will try to reestablish her ascension in the $400,000 Delaware Handicap (G3) Sept. 28 at Delaware Park. This time, traveling 1 1/8 miles, unlike in the Personal Ensign, she won’t encounter the reigning Horse of the Year Thorpedo Anna . That fifth-place finish was less…
Johannes heads into the Sept. 27 City of Hope Mile (G2T) at Santa Anita Park | BloodHorse.com Track Profile”>Santa Anita Park with only one race in 2025, as opposed to three in 2024. But the talented son of Nyquist is still a good bet to repeat in the City of Hope en route to the Breeders’ Cup…
The Ciaron Maher team is set for another high-profile weekend across Sydney and Melbourne, headlined by Godolphin’s rising 3-year-old Tempted, who bids to become the first filly to capture Golden Rose Stakes (G1) glory since Forensics in 2008. The daughter of Darley’s Street Boss heads into the Sept. 27 Rosehill group 1—that was upgraded to…
Few in history have had as massive an impact on California’s Thoroughbred industry as John Harris. Up until his death in July at the age of 81, the late owner of Harris Farms in central California remained immersed in all facets of the sport he loved. To honor Harris’ immense legacy, Santa Anita Park will host what…
Fasig-Tipton has cataloged 1601 entries for its Kentucky October Yearlings Sale, to be held Oct. 20-23 in Lexington. The four continuous sessions, conducted on Monday-Thursday, will begin each day at 10:00 a.m. ET. “Kentucky October is one of the most important yearling sales in the nation,” said Fasig-Tipton president Boyd Browning. “The quality on offer…
The Goodwood Stakes (G1) has had its share of names since its beginnings in 1982, but since the Breeders’ Cup was inaugurated in 1984, it has been a major prep for the series. The 1 1/8-mile grade 1 race, to be run at Santa Anita Park Sept. 27, sports a $300,000 purse and a Win…
Broadway shows often open out of town to get the kinks out before hitting the Great White Way. And until now, trainer Michael Campbell has been keeping multiple stakes winner Patriot Spirit at racing venues in Florida, Arkansas, Illinois, Virginia, and Kentucky. The 4-year-old will try to make it in New York, however, when he contests…
