LTBA to Hold 2026 Yearling Sale Sept. 1 See Article / Monday, January 26, 2026 0 5 Article rating: No rating The Louisiana Thoroughbred Breeders Association is hoping to see stronger results from an earlier date for its yearling sale. The LTBA also will hold a mixed sale Oct. 11. Read more
Incredibolt to Make 3-Year-Old Debut in Holy Bull See Article / Monday, January 26, 2026 0 2 Article rating: No rating A season after Hall of Famer Bill Mott won the Kentucky Derby (G1) and Belmont Stakes (G1) with Sovereignty, son Riley will send Incredibolt into the starting gate for the Holy Bull Stakes (G3), a Jan. 31 Derby prep at Gulfstream Park. Read more
Trainer Gonzalez Gets 36 months Added to Suspension See Article / Monday, January 26, 2026 0 2 Article rating: No rating Southwest trainer Jose Roberto Gonzalez Sr., already serving an 18-month suspension, received an additional 36 months for two banned substances found in the gelding Ol' McClintock. His now runs through July 2, 2030. Read more
Sword of State Colt Tops Record-breaking Karaka Book 1 See Article / Monday, January 26, 2026 0 5 Article rating: No rating Over the two days of Book 1 trade, the auction house reported 422 yearlings sold at a clearance rate of 81%. Book 1 reached a record average of NZ$187,257, a 14% rise, while the median of NZ$140,000 also set a new benchmark, and was up 27%. Read more
Usha Shines a Light on Thirty Year Farm See Article / Sunday, January 25, 2026 0 3 Article rating: No rating Usha became the first grade 1 winner bred by Kristen and Matt Esler of Thirty Year Farm, and also became a source of inspiration for Kristen as she recovered from spinal surgery. Read more