Graded Stakes Wins Earns Irad Ortiz Jr. Jockey of Week See Article / Wednesday, April 22, 2026 0 9 Article rating: No rating Five-time Eclipse Award-winning jockey Irad Ortiz Jr., posted a graded stakes race victory Friday in the Doubledogdare (G2T), and proceeded to win his second graded stakes race of the week in the Oaklawn Handicap (G2). Read more
12-Second Furlongs Portend Kentucky Derby Success See Article / Wednesday, April 22, 2026 0 6 Article rating: No rating Dick Downey writes that many Kentucky Derby (G1) winners showed steadiness in their splits in their final Derby preps, pointing to their ability to handle the 1 1/4-mile first leg of the Triple Crown. Read more
4 Key Plotlines that Can Shape Doncaster Breeze-Up Sale See Article / Tuesday, April 21, 2026 0 8 Article rating: No rating The breeze-up sector has evolved into a hugely important part of the bloodstock market as each year pinhookers invest significant sums on raw materials at the yearling stage. Read more
TMJC Says Pimlico Deal Doesn't Affect Preakness Control See Article / Tuesday, April 21, 2026 0 5 Article rating: No rating The deal between 1/ST Maryland LLC/The Stronach Group and Churchill Downs Inc. does not affect The Maryland Jockey Club's right to full operational control and responsibility for the Black-Eyed Susan Stakes and Preakness Stakes. Read more
Study: Sensors Prove Valuable Tool in Predicting Injury See Article / Tuesday, April 21, 2026 0 8 Article rating: No rating The 2025 study captured training and racing data in real time with 2-year-olds. A multivariate analysis of the data shows biometric sensors are a valuable tool for identifying at-risk horses before a musculoskeletal injury occurs. Read more