Fair Grounds Hosts Jockeys Dinner and Awards Jan. 7 See Article / Thursday, January 1, 2026 0 11 Article rating: No rating Fair Grounds will host its inaugural Jockeys Dinner and Awards Jan. 7, highlighted by a public meet-and-greet with members of the Fair Grounds jockey colony. Proceeds from the evening will benefit the Permanently Disabled Jockey Fund. Read more
Dark Saffron to Launch New Year at Meydan See Article / Thursday, January 1, 2026 0 10 Article rating: No rating An exciting eight-race card brings in the New Year at Meydan Racecourse Jan. 2 when group 1 winners Audience and Dark Saffron are among those who will be in action. Read more
Loughnane Sets Modern British Record, Rides 222 winners See Article / Thursday, January 1, 2026 0 11 Article rating: No rating Billy Loughnane has broken a 21st century record in Britain by riding 222 winners in a calendar year, surpassing Kieren Fallon's mark set in 2003. Read more
Explora Opens 3-Year-Old Season in Santa Ynez See Article / Thursday, January 1, 2026 0 9 Article rating: No rating Explora, runner-up as the favorite in the Oct. 31 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies (G1) at Del Mar, kicks off her 3-year-old campaign Jan. 3 in the $100,000 Santa Ynez Stakes (G1) at Santa Anita Park. Read more
Mucho Macho Man Provides Look at Florida 3-Year-Olds See Article / Thursday, January 1, 2026 0 7 Article rating: No rating The Road to the Kentucky Derby will not officially begin in South Florida until the Jan. 31 Holy Bull Stakes (G3). However, the first weekend of the new year will offer an early glimpse of which youngsters might play a role in the series. Read more