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
Small-Track Hero Sharp Warning Racked Up Wins in 2025 See Article / Thursday, January 1, 2026 0 14 Article rating: No rating While Sovereignty reigned over North American racing as its earnings leader in 2025, Thoroughbred racing's winningest horse of last year, Sharp Warning, carved out his own distinction far from the spotlight. Read more
Looking Ahead to 2026: The Future of the Breeders' Cup See Article / Thursday, January 1, 2026 0 9 Article rating: No rating BloodHorse has reprised its online year-end survey to ask some of the sport's leading individuals for their opinions on pertinent issues facing the sport. Read more
Franco Leading NYRA Rider, Rice Top Trainer and Owner See Article / Wednesday, December 31, 2025 0 9 Article rating: No rating Manny Franco paced all riders to secure top honors as the leading jockey at the New York Racing Association with 206 wins across the circuit's six race meets in 2025. Linda Rice was the top trainer and owner. Read more