'Consistent' Shisospicy Wins Female Sprinter Eclipse
Once again a victory in the Breeders' Cup unlocked the door to an Eclipse Award for the champion female sprinter.
Super Corredora Takes 2-Year-Old Filly Title
Super Corredora parlayed late-developing juvenile form into Eclipse Award recognition when she was named champion 2-year-old filly Jan. 22 during an Eclipse Award ceremony at The Breakers Palm Beach in South Florida.
BC Marathon Winner Eldaafer Dies at 21 at Old Friends
Eldaafer won the 2010 Breeders' Cup Marathon (G3) and three other graded stakes in a career that spanned 2008-13.
Apple Blossom Handicap Added to BC Challenge Series
The $1.25 million Apple Blossom Handicap (G1) has joined the roster of prestigious North American races for the 2026 Breeders' Cup Challenge Series: Win and You're In, Breeders' Cup Limited and Oaklawn Park announced Jan. 22.
Laurel Park Hosts Handicapping Challenge Feb. 14
The new Maryland Jockey Club hosts the "Laurel Park February First Chance, Last Chance Handicapping Challenge," a one-day hybrid on-site or online handicapping contest taking place Feb. 14 at Laurel Park or through Xpressbet and TVG/4NJBETS.
Breeders' Cup Cap Charity Auction Begins Jan. 18
After the Finish Line's Charity Auction of Breeders' Cup Caps starts Jan. 18 and runs for one week. Proceeds will help care for, rehabilitate, retrain, rehome, and/or retire off-track Thoroughbreds.
Zenyatta Tour Offered in Breeders' Cup Charity Auction
A private tour to visit Hall of Fame member Zenyatta at Lane's End Farm, along with halters worn by Breeders' Cup winners such as American Pharoah and Flightline, are among items listed in a Breeders' Cup Charities online auction launched Jan. 12.
The Real Prince Prevails in Kenilworth's King's Plate
In a four-horse blanket finish, Khaya Stables' homebred The Real Prince prevailed by a nose over Questioning Jan. 10 to win the King's Plate (G1) at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth in South Africa.
Breeders' Cup Announces International Challenge Races
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.
Looking Ahead to 2026: The Future of the Breeders' Cup
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.
Obataye Wins Carlos Pellegrini Internacional
Haras Rio Iguassu's 5-year-old Obataye surged past five rivals in the final furlong to capture the 1 1/2-mile Gran Premio Carlos Pellegrini Internacional (G1) Dec. 13 at Hipodromo de San Isidro, earning a spot in the 2026 Breeders' Cup Turf (G1T).
Obataye, Acento Final Headline Carlos Pellegrini
A 17-horse field has been entered for the Gran Premio Carlos Pellegrini Internacional (G1) at Hipodromo de San Isidro Dec. 13 in Argentina, part of the Breeders' Cup Challenge Series: Win and You're In.
Ageless Khaadem Enters Hong Kong Sprint on a Roll
This year's Woodford Stakes (G2T) winner at Keeneland, Khaadem will attempt to become the first 9-year-old to win the HK$28 million (US$3.59 million) Hong Kong Sprint (G1).
Calandagan Forces Could Consider '26 Breeders' Cup Turf
The world's top-rated horse, Calandagan, bypassed this year's Breeders' Cup World Championships in favor of the Nov. 30 Japan Cup (G1) but he could made the American trip in 2026, connections say.
Cape Flying Championship Joins BC Challenge Series
A trio of world-class races at Kenilworth Racecourse in South Africa will anchor a blockbuster qualifying day Jan. 10 for the 2026 Breeders' Cup World Championships via the Breeders' Cup Challenge Series: Win and You're In.
Big Late Double Powers Smyth to BCBC Victory
Landing a daily double on the last two races of the Breeders' Cup World Championships and earning $607,800 with his win, Dave Smyth, 50, a financial planner from Lexington, won a record-setting edition of the 2025 Breeders' Cup Betting Challenge.
HIWU Clears Test Samples From Breeders' Cup
All race day test samples (post-race and TCO2) collected from participants in the 2025 Breeders' Cup Oct. 31-Nov. 1 at Del Mar have been cleared by the Horseracing Integrity & Welfare Unit
Pegasus World Cup Joins Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series
The $3 million Pegasus World Cup Invitational (G1) will for the first time be included in the Breeders' Cup Challenge Series: Win and You're In, Breeders' Cup and 1/ST Racing announced Nov. 13.
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After French Success, Gezora Set for U.S. Challenge
After winning the Breeders' Cup Filly and Mare Turf (G1T), Gezora will remain in the United States for her 2026 campaign and join the barn of trainer Chad Brown.