Britain, Ireland to Benefit From Expanded World Pool See Article / Thursday, January 8, 2026 0 10 Article rating: No rating Britain and Ireland are on course to benefit from additional World Pool meetings this year as part of an expanded fixture list, pending Hong Kong government approval. Read more
Leo O'Brien, Trainer of Fourstardave, Dies at 85 See Article / Thursday, January 8, 2026 0 11 Article rating: No rating The New York Racing Association reports multiple grade 1 winner Leo O'Brien—trainer of New York-bred millionaires Fourstardave, Fourstars Allstar, and Irish Linnet—died Jan. 8 at the age of 85 following a lengthy illness. Read more
Shisospicy Being Pointed to Middle East Campaign See Article / Thursday, January 8, 2026 0 15 Article rating: No rating Shisospicy is set to begin her 2026 season in Saudi Arabia, competing in the 1351 Turf Sprint (G2T) on Saudi Cup (G1) night Feb. 14. Read more
Maryland Jockey Club Reports 2025 Handle Increase See Article / Thursday, January 8, 2026 0 13 Article rating: No rating Fresh off a successful 2025 season, The Maryland Jockey Club rings in the New Year Jan. 9, the opening day of the Laurel Park winter meet. In 2025, there were 1,109 races over 119 live racing days at Laurel Park and Pimlico Race Course. Read more
Breeders' Cup Announces International Challenge Races See Article / Thursday, January 8, 2026 0 10 Article rating: No rating Fourteen countries on five continents will host races from the Breeders' Cup Challenge Series: Win and You're In as the international qualifier for the Breeders' Cup World Championships enters its 20th year in 2026. Read more