Kimura Deputizes on Ambaya and Scores in American Oaks
After Antonio Fresu was injured, Kazushi Kimura picked up the mount on Ambaya for trainer Jonathan Thomas and won with the filly, who was making her graded stakes debut.
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Santa Anita Posts Largest Opening Day Since 2016
The largest opening day since 2016 and the largest Sunday opener this century kicked off a postponed Santa Anita Park Classic Meet in a big way Dec. 28.
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Usha Romps in La Brea Stakes
New York-bred Usha put on a dazzling performance in the $300,000 La Brea Stakes (G1) Dec. 28 at Santa Anita Park. The 3-year-old daughter of Tiz the Law kicked away to win by 5 1/4 lengths in the 7-furlong race.
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Goal Oriented Achieves G1 Success in Malibu
Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert's goal for Goal Oriented had been a grade 1 win all season, and that goal was achieved in the final days of his 3-year-old season as he won the $300,000 Malibu Stakes (G1) at Santa Anita Park Dec. 28.
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Nysos Outgames Stablemate Nevada Beach in Pincay
In an epic stretch battle, Nysos surged forward at just the right time to defeat Nevada Beach in the Laffit Pincay Jr. Stakes (G2) at Santa Anita Park Dec. 28.
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Former Eclipse Champion Apprentice Delgado Retires
Alberto Delgado, who earned Eclipse Award honors as the champion apprentice jockey in 1982, announced his retirement after the second race Dec. 28 at Laurel Park.
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Night of Thunder Crowned British, Irish Champion Sire
Night of Thunder gained a richly deserved first title after a season of high achievements. His 31 individual stakes winners worldwide are led by five individual group/grade 1 winners.
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Museum Mile Beats Older Rivals in Arima Kinen
Museum Mile capped a busy and successful 3-year-old season with a victory over older foes in the Arima Kinen (G1T) Dec. 28 at Nakayama Racecourse.
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Looking Ahead to 2026: Improving Field Size
BloodHorse has reprised its online year-end survey to ask some of the sport's leading individuals for their opinions on pertinent issues facing the sport.
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McCarthy Out in Force to Cap a Season to Remember
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Knightsbridge Strong in Mr. Prospector Victory
Securing his first stakes win, Knightsbridge's victory in the $150,000 Mr. Prospector Stakes (G3) at Gulfstream Park Dec. 27 announced him as a threat in future one-turn mile events.
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Counting Stars Wheels Back to Take Oaklawn's Year's End
A return on 13 days' rest and a stretch out from a sprint to a route proved insignificant obstacles for Counting Stars, who improved to 3-for-4 in romping in the $150,000 Year's End Stakes Dec. 27 at Oaklawn Park.
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Sovereignty Set to Rejoin Mott's Stable, Race in 2026
Kentucky Derby (G1) and Belmont Stakes (G1) winner Sovereignty is preparing to compete as a 4-year-old, according to Godolphin USA director of bloodstock Michael Banahan.
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Montador, Hear the Queen Capture Stakes at Fair Grounds
Montador, which in Portuguese means "assembler," put it all together in notching his first stakes win in the $98,000 Woodchopper Stakes Dec. 27 at Fair Ground Race Course & Slots.
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Lovcen Takes Japan's Hopeful in Just His Second Start
Lovcen employed a striking turn of foot in the final 200 meters to win the Dec. 27 Hopeful Stakes (G1T) for 2-year-olds at Nakayama Racecourse in just his second career start.
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Looking Ahead to 2026: Exciting Freshman Sires
BloodHorse has reprised its online year-end survey to ask some of the sport's leading individuals for their opinions on pertinent issues facing the sport.
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Analyzing the 2025 Malibu and La Brea Stakes
J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the La Brea Stakes (G1) and Malibu Stakes (G1) on opening day at Santa Anita.
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Top Japanese Dirt 3-Year-Olds Face Off in Group 1 at Oi
As Japan's racing establishment ups the image of dirt racing, 3-year-olds Natural Rise and Narukami renew a rivalry in the Tokyo Daishoten (G1) Dec. 29 at Oi Racecourse.
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Knightsbridge Aims to Fulfill Promise in Mr. Prospector
In romping in three of five starts, Knightsbridge has hinted at the promise of becoming a future stakes winner. The future could be now Dec. 27 at Gulfstream Park in the $150,000 Mr. Prospector Stakes (G3).
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Fan Favorite Regaleira Seeks Repeat Win in Arima Kinen
Regaleira, the only filly in the field, seeks an unprecedented repeat win in the Arima Kinen (G1) Dec. 28 at Nakayama Racecourse.
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NTWAB, The Jockey Club to Co-Fund Media Internships
The National Turf Writers and Broadcasters, with matching financial support from The Jockey Club, has agreed to support a record nine internship applications at horse racing media outlets in 2026, by far the largest group funded in program history.
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Japan's Hopeful Stakes Looks Up for Grabs
The Hopeful Stakes (G1T) has been a reliable springboard to glory for Japan's 2-year-olds and usually has a favorite or two set to move ahead, but not this year.
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Motorious Seeks Repeat Victory in Joe Hernandez
Motorious, winner of the 2024 Joe Hernandez Stakes (G2T), will try to add a second victory in the race Dec. 29 at Santa Anita Park.
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DeVaux Saddles Back-to-Back First-Out Winners
Maiden Watch: Week of Dec. 15-21
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Baffert Quintet Against Five Others in Malibu
Trainer Bob Baffert has entered five 3-year-olds in the 7-furlong Malibu Stakes (G1), headed by recent Perryville Stakes (G3) winner Barnes.
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Express Kid Adds Spark to Bodemeister's Legacy
Porter on Pedigrees: Express Kid
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Looking Ahead to 2026: Bringing In New Participants
BloodHorse has reprised its online year-end survey to ask some of the sport's leading individuals for their opinions on pertinent issues facing the sport.
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Thomas Trio Headlines American Oaks
Three from Augustin Stables will vie in a field of 11 3-year-old fillies on the turf at Santa Anita Park.
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Counting Stars Favored in Year's End Stakes
West Point Thoroughbreds' Counting Stars hopes to up her win count as the 2-year-old filly leads the field of nine in the $150,000 Year's End Stakes at Oaklawn Park Dec. 27.
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Bidding Open for F-T Silver Prince Flash Sale
On offer is Silver Prince (Hip 1), a 2-year-old colt by Cairo Prince, who was second in his career debut at Oaklawn Park Dec. 14 with an 80 Beyer. In the race, won by D’code (99 Beyer). He will be consigned by his trainer Ron Moquett, agent.
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FTBOA Partners With Florida Coast Equipment
The Florida Thoroughbred Breeders' and Owners' Association enters a long-term sponsorship agreement with Florida Coast Equipment, a farm equipment dealer and service provider. The deal begins in 2026.
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Turf Paradise Celebrates Opening Under New Management
Turf Paradise will celebrate a grand opening under new management when live racing resumes Dec. 26, launching a new era for Arizona’s first professional sports franchise during its historic 70th racing season.
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Riders in United Kingdom to See 3.5% Mount Fee Increase
Jockeys will receive a 3.5% pay raise Jan. 1 with the Racehorse Owners Association admitting the extra cost would be "unwelcome" for owners.
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FanDuel TV Plans Special Programming Around Holidays
FanDuel TV will premier several 60-minute features over the course of Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
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Australian Jockey Simpson Dies in Auto Accident
The racing industry in Australia is mourning the loss of apprentice jockey Bronte Simpson, who died following a single-car accident the evening of Dec. 22.
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Post-Christmas Racing on Radio/TV Schedule
A rundown of the adjusted post-Christmas weekend of horse racing coverage on TV, streaming, and radio.
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TRI: Hialeah, Tampa, New Track Are Options for Florida
The Thoroughbred Racing Initiative has taken its first big step toward determining the best way to preserve and strengthen Florida's Thoroughbred racing and breeding industry.
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Dollars & Sense: Expert Sees Marketing Opportunities
Dollars & Sense with Frank Angst
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BH Monday: Mink's Palace, TCA Gifts That Keep Giving
On the Dec. 22 episode of BloodHorse Monday: Cary Simon on how special Mink's Palace is to her family's Summerhill Farm, Erin Halliwell on Thoroughbred Charities of America's mission, and we select Santa's team of racehorses to pull his sleigh.
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Thayer, Hendriks Join Amplify Horse Racing Board
Amplify Horse Racing announced the appointment of two new members to its Board of Directors: Damon Thayer and Liza Hendriks.
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Loutsch on Not This Time's Race for Top Juvenile Sire
BH Interview: Jason Loutsch
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Industry Voices: Stakeholders Review HISA Rule Changes
The Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association, Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association, Thoroughbred Owners of California, and Kentucky Thoroughbred Association review proposed rule changes submitted by HISA and HIWU to the Federal Trade Commission.
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Connections Hope Five G Up to Speed in La Brea
In her first start since winning the Gulfstream Park Oaks (G2) in late March, Five G will try to secure the first grade 1 win of her career when she closes out her 3-year-old season in the $300,000 La Brea Stakes (G1) Dec. 28 at Santa Anita Park.
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Nysos, Nevada Beach Set for Clash in Laffit Pincay Jr.
Although it's not one of the three grade 1 stakes scheduled on Santa Anita Park's opening day card Dec. 28, the $200,000 Laffit Pincay Jr. Stakes (G2) will feature a clash of recent grade 1 winners in Nysos and Nevada Beach.
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Fleming, Walden Elected New TAA Directors
At its Dec. 15 meeting the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance board elected two new directors for 2026, Drew Fleming and Elliott Walden. For a second consecutive year, Walter Robertson Jr. will serve as president of the TAA.
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Joe Shiesty Outlasts Howard Wolowitz in Holiday Cheer
Having a clear trip on the lead, the speedy Joe Shiesty outlasted a bid from defending winner Howard Wolowitz in the $247,835 Holiday Cheer Stakes during the Turfway Park Synthetic Championships Dec. 21.
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Caitlinhergrtness' Class Shines in My Charmer Triumph
If the My Charmer Stakes proves to be Caitlinhergrtness' curtain call, she went out in style, displaying her class with a masterful late rally orchestrated by jockey Flavien Prat.
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Injury Sidelines Mr. A. P. Until March
Mr. A. P., who announced his arrival as one worth watching in the upcoming 3-year-old season, will be out of action until March, effectively taking him off the Kentucky Derby trail.
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Supreme Court Halts Racing NSW Bid to Install ATC Admin
The Australian Turf Club won an important interim ruling in its high-stakes standoff with Racing NSW, after the Supreme Court found no compelling evidence that the club was on the brink of insolvency or unable to continue trading in the short term.
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Late Run Earns Cavallerizzo Asahi Hai Futurity Title
Cavallerizzo found a late turn of foot and ran by pacesetter Diamond Knot in the late going to win the Asahi Hai Futurity (G1) Dec. 21 at Hanshin Racecourse.
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