BloodHorse.com | Horse Racing News

Bold Affair After 3rd Straight Laurel Stakes

Bold Affair aims for her third consecutive stakes victory at Laurel Park when she heads the field for the $125,000 Thirty Eight Go Go Dec. 22.

California Group Modifies Workers' Comp Plan

With workers' compensation rates on the rise again in California, the Thoroughbred group overseeing the statewide pool for horsemen expects to use about $1 million from the purse account to stem a 2013 projected funding gap.

And They're Off: 2012 Offy Awards

Steve Haskin and Lenny Shulman present the prestigious 4th Annual Offy Awards. Sponsored by Darby Dan Farm.

Watch Video

Slideshow: Frankel

Images of the undefeated superstar Frankel.

view slideshow

McPeek Hopes Frac Daddy Blasts Off in Florida

Three races into his career, Frac Daddy appears to have trainer Ken McPeek back on the Triple Crown trail for 2013.

Mares in Japan Part 3: American Royalty

Journalist Kate Hunter continues her visit with mares in Japan.

read blog

Regulator Approves Pinnacle's Retama Purchase

The Texas Racing Commission has approved Nevada-based Pinnacle Entertainment to purchase 75.5% of the racing assets of Retama Park in San Antonio.

Comebacking Citrus Kid Holds Off El Padrino

Citrus Kid, making his first start since September of 2011, held off 3-year-old El Padrino in a comeback race for both Dec. 19 at Gulfstream Park.

TVG Ready to Launch Santa Anita Coverage

TVG will add the upcoming 71-day winter race meet at Santa Anita Park to its broadcast schedule. The addition means that coverage of the major California stand will now be available to the most homes in the meet's history.

Chapel Royal Sold to Korean Breeders

The son of Montbrook already has two group winners in Korea.

Stonestreet Acquires Florida Facility

Barbara Banke's Stonestreet operation announced it has acquired the 220-acre property near Ocala, Fla., that was the Florida breaking, training, and rehabilitation facility for Dr. Tom Simon's Vinery operation.

Australian Court Upholds Breeding Practices

Industry leaders applaud a federal Australian court's decision to deny a request by prominent owner-breeder Bruce McHugh to allow artificial insemination in Thoroughbred breeding.

Horsemen, Turfway Explore Training Proposal

The Kentucky Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association and Turfway Park are working together to determine whether there is enough interest in having the racetrack stay open for summer stabling and training.