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Last year’s Horse of the Year Sovereignty was an extraordinarily important racehorse for owner...

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The MyRacehorse partnership group has helped bring new owners into Thoroughbred Racing this...

Bacio’s Blazing Breeders’ Cup Win Thrills Caitlin Dunne-Ward and MyRacehorse Partners

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Enjoy the thrill of victory in the 2026 FanDuel Breeders' Cup Juvenile Presented by Thoroughbred...

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Tears of Joy: Bussanich Reacts to Nitrogen’s Breeders’ Cup Distaff Score

Champion Nitrogen’s two-length win in the $2 million Longines Breeders’ Cup Distaff Oct. 31 at...

Tears of Joy: Bussanich Reacts to Nitrogen’s Breeders’ Cup Distaff Score

Beyond the Silks: Jose Ortiz Stays Grounded with Family During Banner Season

Jose Ortiz already has one Eclipse Award as Outstanding Jockey, and he’s on track to win another...

Beyond the Silks: Jose Ortiz Stays Grounded with Family During Banner Season

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Get to Know Breeders’ Cup Sprint contender Nakatomi, who spends his days living in a tobacco barn...

A Gelding, a Girl, and a Tobacco Barn: Get to Know Breeders’ Cup Sprint Contender Nakatomi

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Forever Young (JPN)

Total Earnings 2026

$13,165,000

2026 Wins % 50

Overall Win % 71

Speed Figure 118

Magnitude

Total Earnings 2026

$8,334,500

2026 Wins % 75

Overall Win % 53

Speed Figure 116

Golden Tempo

Total Earnings 2026

$4,890,000

2026 Wins % 43

Overall Win % 50

Speed Figure 105

Ombudsman (IRE)

Total Earnings 2026

$4,825,263

2026 Wins % 80

Overall Win % 71

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