Kentucky-Bred Filly Teduom, Barzalona Shine in Saudi See Article / Friday, February 13, 2026 0 11 Article rating: No rating Saudi Cup weekend got off to a flying start Feb. 13 as a Kentucky-bred Saudi star-in-the-making won the Fillies Mile and Mickael Barzalona took the International Jockey Challenge by winning the final two races of the series. Read more
Mesquite Off KY Derby Trail, Future Wagering Suspended See Article / Friday, February 13, 2026 0 9 Article rating: No rating Wagering on Lecomte Stakes (G3) runner-up Mesquite in Pool 4 of the Kentucky Derby Future Wager has been suspended due to a suspected soft tissue injury that removed him from Kentucky Derby consideration. Read more
Shirreffs, Trainer of Zenyatta, Dies at Age 80 See Article / Thursday, February 12, 2026 0 12 Article rating: No rating John Shirreffs, who trained Zenyatta to a Hall of Fame career and saddled Giacomo to win the 2005 Kentucky Derby (G1), died in his sleep Feb. 12 at his home in Arcadia, Calif. He was 80. Read more
Grande to Make First Start Since Kentucky Derby Scratch See Article / Thursday, February 12, 2026 0 6 Article rating: No rating Repole Stable's Grande returns to racing action Feb. 14 at Gulfstream Park after being scratched from the 2025 Kentucky Derby (G1). Read more
Golden Slipper Winner Marhoona Set for Lightning Stakes See Article / Thursday, February 12, 2026 0 18 Article rating: No rating Three-year-old fillies will take a leading role in the Feb. 14 Black Caviar Lightning Stakes (G1) at Flemington Racecourse, with My Gladiola, Military Tycoon, and 2025 Golden Slipper (G1) winner Marhoona headlining the younger brigade in the sprint. Read more