Governor Vetoes KY Bill Legalizing Fixed-Odds Wagering See Article / Tuesday, April 14, 2026 0 6 Article rating: No rating Gov. Andy Beshear vetoed the bill because of a provision that allows the Kentucky Horse Racing and Gaming Corporation and the Kentucky Lottery to adopt new rules without the governor's review or signature. Read more
Oaklawn Handicap Showdown Likely to Shake Up NTRA Poll See Article / Tuesday, April 14, 2026 0 7 Article rating: No rating Despite having not made their first starts of the year yet, Sovereignty and Journalism have managed to maintain a place on the National Thoroughbred Racing Association's Top Thoroughbred Poll based on their success in 2025. Read more
OBS April Sale Poised to Keep March Momentum Rolling See Article / Monday, April 13, 2026 0 13 Article rating: No rating Fresh off a record-breaking March Sale, Ocala Breeders' Sales is set to continue the momentum with its Spring 2-Year-Olds in Training Sale being held April 14-17. A total of 1,124 juveniles have been cataloged for the four-day sale. Read more
Maryland-Bred Summer Bonus Program Rises to $700,000 See Article / Monday, April 13, 2026 0 13 Article rating: No rating The bonus program is designed to support Maryland-bred horses racing at Colonial Downs and Delaware Park during Maryland's live racing hiatus. The 2026 program will run from July 3 through Aug. 23, aligning with the Laurel Park summer break. Read more
BH Monday: Hunter on Japan's Kentucky Derby Hopefuls See Article / Monday, April 13, 2026 0 12 Article rating: No rating On the April 13 episode of BloodHorse Monday: Churchill Downs' Asia representative Kate Hunter discusses Japan's Derby hopefuls: Wonder Dean and Danon Bourbon. Oaklawn Park track announcer Matt Dinerman on calling Sovereignty vs, Journalism. Read more