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Oaklawn Cancels Racing Feb. 22; Racing Resumes Feb. 23
on 02/21/2025 6:33 PM
Saying "Mother Nature continues to win," Oaklawn Park canceled racing Feb. 22. Saturday's cancellation came after the Arkansas track postponed racing Feb. 21 following harsh winter weather in the area.
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KY-Bred Queen Azteca Victorious in UAE Oaks Thriller
on 02/21/2025 6:33 PM
The UAE Oaks (G3) has twice in recent seasons produced fillies to run in the Kentucky Oaks (G1) at Churchill Downs and Queen Azteca could do the same after a thrilling win in this year's renewal.
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Battaglia Looks Wide Open With First Resort's Scratch
on 02/21/2025 5:30 PM
Godolphin's First Resort will scratch from the $175,000 John Battaglia Memorial Stakes Feb. 22 at Turfway Park after exiting a workout earlier this week with stiffness in his left hind leg, according to trainer Eoin Harty.
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BH Monday Podcast Interview: Elliott Walden
on 02/21/2025 5:30 PM
Elliott Walden joined the Feb. 17 BloodHorse Monday podcast to discuss John Hancock and other WinStar Farm Kentucky Derby (G1) contenders, top stallion Constitution, WinStar's new stallions for 2025, and more.
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HISA Ties Seven Equine Deaths to Sweeping PA Conspiracy
on 02/21/2025 5:30 PM
HISA and HIWU, in collaboration with the Pennsylvania State Horse Racing Commission, announced Feb. 21 that they are pursuing cases against one veterinarian and 13 trainers in connection with an alleged organized effort to evade HISA rules.
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Saudi Cup, Riyadh Dirt Sprint Become BC Qualifiers
on 02/21/2025 3:22 PM
The Feb. 22 Saudi Cup (G1) joins the Breeders' Cup Challenge Series: Win and You're In, offering an automatic berth to the $7 million Breeders' Cup Classic (G1) at Del Mar.
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U.S.-Bred Queen Azteca Victorious in UAE Oaks Thriller
on 02/21/2025 2:15 PM
The UAE Oaks (G3) has twice in recent seasons produced fillies to run in the Kentucky Oaks (G1) at Churchill Downs and Queen Azteca could do the same after a thrilling win in this year's renewal.
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Nakatomi Preps for Dubai Return in GP Sprint
on 02/21/2025 2:11 PM
Grade 1 winner Nakatomi, unraced since a sixth-place effort in the 2024 Breeders' Cup Sprint (G1), kicks off his 6-year-old campaign for trainer Wesley Ward in the Feb. 22 $140,000 Gulfstream Park Sprint Stakes.
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MJC Names Banno Director of Racing Surfaces
on 02/21/2025 12:05 PM
John Banno will oversee the The Maryland Jockey Club racetrack team responsible for maintaining the surfaces at Laurel Park, Pimlico Race Course, and the brand-new training center at Shamrock Farm.
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Americans in Saudi Sing the Praises of Global Racing
on 02/21/2025 9:58 AM
American trainers are a rare breed at Saudi Cup 2025 but the few who are here sing the praises of international racing.
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Ka Ying Rising, Voyage Bubble Star on Hong Kong Card
on 02/21/2025 9:58 AM
Voyage Bubble and Ka Ying Rising hope to extend their group 1 winning streaks in a pair of top-level contests at Sha Tin Racecourse Feb. 23.
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Determined Kingdom Named VA-Bred Horse of the Year
on 02/20/2025 8:53 PM
Determined Stables and Kingdom Bloodstock's Determined Kingdom has been named Virginia-bred Horse of the Year and will be recognized—along with other 2024 award winners—during Virginia Derby Day festivities at Colonial Downs March 15.
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Field of Play Draws Ideal Post as Blue Diamond Favorite
on 02/20/2025 6:51 PM
With his connections making the decision to fork out a AU$55,000 late entry fee for the Feb. 22 Blue Diamond Stakes (G1), Field of Play heads the market for the AU$2 million group 1 after a perfect barrier draw.
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Thoroughbred Racing Ends at Ruidoso Downs This Year
on 02/20/2025 6:51 PM
Ruidoso Downs will not offer Thoroughbred racing at its upcoming race meet, leaving New Mexico without an operating Thoroughbred track during the summer.
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Sons of American Pharoah Imposing in Japan's Hyacinth
on 02/20/2025 5:50 PM
Though three Japanese-trained 3-year-olds traveled to Saudi Arabia to compete Feb. 22 in the $1.5 million Saudi Derby (G3), a cast of 10 promising 3-year-olds remained behind in Japan to contest the Feb. 23 Hyacinth Stakes at Tokyo Racecourse.
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CHRB: Ferndale Lone Cal Fair Looking to Run Meet
on 02/20/2025 5:50 PM
Commissioner John Carvelli, who was appointed to the CHRB in August 2024, resigned from his position, CHRB executive director Scott Chaney acknowledged during the Feb. 20 meeting. Chaney said the resignation came "about 10 days ago."
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Parx Racing Adds Feb. 27 to Live Racing Schedule
on 02/20/2025 2:40 PM
Parx Racing in partnership with the Pennsylvania Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association are announcing the addition of Feb. 27 to their 2025 live racing calendar. The first post will occur at 12:05 p.m. ET.
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Smarty Jones, McPeek Among 16 Hall of Fame Finalists
on 02/20/2025 12:30 PM
Eight racehorses, seven trainers, and one jockey account for the 16 finalists that will comprise the National Museum of Racing's 2025 Hall of Fame ballot, as chosen by the Museum's Hall of Fame Nominating Committee.
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Charles Town Cancels Feb. 20 Card Due to Extreme Cold
on 02/20/2025 11:28 AM
Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races has canceled its Feb. 20 card as a result of the bitter cold and single-digit forecasted wind chills.
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Thoroughbreds Racing at HISA Tracks Enjoy Safest Year
on 02/20/2025 11:28 AM
For the first time in the U.S. since data has been recorded, the racing-related fatality rate for the majority of U.S. races—specifically tracks under the oversight of HISA—fell below 1.00 per 1,000 starts for a calendar year in 2024.
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