Fairmount Park Aims to Continue Improvements in 2026 See Article / Wednesday, January 28, 2026 0 5 Article rating: No rating Fairmount Park saw a plethora of upgrades in 2025 under new ownership, Accel Entertainment, and they aren't slowing down anytime soon in 2026. Read more
Cancellations, Changes Related to Winter Storm Continue See Article / Wednesday, January 28, 2026 0 7 Article rating: No rating Oaklawn Park announced Jan. 27 the cancellation of its Jan. 30 - Feb. 1 racing programs. The Southwest Stakes (G3) and its full supporting card, as originally drawn, will now be contested on Friday, Feb. 6. Read more
Hallmark to Release Kentucky Derby-Themed Movie May 2 See Article / Wednesday, January 28, 2026 0 4 Article rating: No rating Hallmark Media and Churchill Downs Racetrack announced Kentucky Roses, an all-new original movie shot on location at the iconic Churchill Downs, home of the Kentucky Derby. Read more
Alvarado Named Jockey of the Week See Article / Wednesday, January 28, 2026 0 5 Article rating: No rating Junior Alvarado's wins included graded stakes wins in the Fred W. Hooper (G3), the Pegasus World Cup Filly and Mare Turf Invitational (G2) and the Inside Information (G2). Read more
Taiba Filly Tops OBS Winter Mixed Sale at $150,000 See Article / Tuesday, January 27, 2026 0 8 Article rating: No rating At the end of the sale, OBS saw gains across all metrics: 186 horses changed hands for a total of $3,507,850, including private sales, up from last year's gross of $3,093,700, from 212 head. The average price was $18,859, with a median of $12,000. Read more