Field Announced for Inaugural Abu Dhabi Gold Cup Feb. 7 See Article / Monday, February 2, 2026 0 7 Article rating: No rating Multiple group 1-placed, group 2 winner Maljoom is a highly rated entry at 118 but he has not raced since last April, when third in the Dubai Turf Stakes (G1). Quddwah has already won at Meydan Racecourse this year in the Jan. 2 Zabeel Mile (G2). Read more
Fires to be Honored as Living Legend at HBPA Conference See Article / Monday, February 2, 2026 0 9 Article rating: No rating Trainer William "Jinks" Fires will be honored as an HBPA Living Legend March 5 at the National HBPA's annual conference March 3-7 at Oaklawn Park in Hot Springs, Ark. Read more
Nearly's Athleticism, Agility Started at an Early Age See Article / Sunday, February 1, 2026 0 10 Article rating: No rating Like many young athletes, Holy Bull Stakes (G3) winner Nearly's introduction to sports was playing soccer in his field at Wind Hill Farm, adding to the agility and athleticism that has placed him on the Kentucky Derby (G1) trail. Read more
Dettori's Final Day Includes Brazilian G1 Triumph See Article / Sunday, February 1, 2026 0 12 Article rating: No rating Frankie Dettori notched an emotional winner on his final day as a jockey in Rio de Janeiro Feb. 1—and then made a great day even better by claiming the first leg of Brazil's Triple Crown. Read more
Jockey Junior Alvarado Expected to Resume Riding Feb. 5 See Article / Sunday, February 1, 2026 0 10 Article rating: No rating Jockey Junior Alvarado, regular rider for 2025 Horse of the Year Sovereignty, is expected to return to action Feb. 5 at Gulfstream Park after being shaken up late on Saturday's Holy Bull (G3) program. Read more