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Salahudin Heads Iroquois as Derby Points Series Begins

8 hours 36 min ago
Six-time Kentucky Derby (G1)-winning trainer Bob Baffert, who has maintained a full-time string in Kentucky since the spring, has the Iroquois Stakes (G3) favorite in Zedan Racing Stables' Salahudin.

Salahudin Heads Iroquois as Derby Point Series Begins

14 hours 36 min ago
Six-time Kentucky Derby (G1)-winning trainer Bob Baffert, who has maintained a full-time string in Kentucky since the spring, has the Iroquois Stakes (G3) favorite in Zedan Racing Stables' Salahudin.

Will Simply Joking Deny Joseph Fourth Princess Rooney?

14 hours 36 min ago
Grade 1-placed Simply Joking comes east for the first time in almost a year with designs set on the Sept. 12 Princess Rooney Stakes (G3) at Gulfstream Park.

Take Charge Star to Race Next in Breeders' Cup

Wed, 09/09/2026 - 21:00
The Breeders' Cup is next on the agenda for the Johnny Murtagh-trained Take Charge Star after the colt earned a big payday when bolting up in the Franklin-Simpson Stakes (G2T) Sept. 7 at Kentucky Downs under Jamie Spencer.

Sovereignty No. 1 in Breeders' Cup Classic Rankings

Wed, 09/09/2026 - 03:00
The top five positions in the latest Longines Breeders' Cup Classic Rankings remain unchanged with Whitney Stakes (G1) winner Sovereignty still leading the way with 24 first-place votes and 383 total.

BH Monday: Butler Not Surprised by Tiffany's Turf Cup

Tue, 09/08/2026 - 00:00
On the Sept. 7 episode of BloodHorse Monday: William Butler reacts to Tiffany's victory in the Kentucky Turf Cup (G2T) and shares his thoughts on the Breeders' Cup and Kentucky Downs purses. Plus, we react to several impressive wins by juveniles.

Hughes Gives Baffert Del Mar Futurity Win Number 20

Mon, 09/07/2026 - 06:00
Hughes gave Bob Baffert his 20th victory in the Sept. 6 Del Mar Futurity with a professional five-length victory under Juan Hernandez.

Book'em Danno Out of Breeders' Cup Consideration

Mon, 09/07/2026 - 00:00
Reigning champion sprinter Book'em Danno will not participate in the $2 million Breeders' Cup Sprint (G1) Oct. 31 at Keeneland as he will not be ready in time to compete in a final prep race.

Japan Dominates Korea's Top Races

Mon, 09/07/2026 - 00:00
Japanese horses dominated Korea's top two races Sept. 6, both earning "Win and You're In" spots in the Breeders' Cup World Championships.

Magnitude Has First Breeze Since Whitney

Mon, 09/07/2026 - 00:00
Winchell Thoroughbreds' Magnitude returned to the worktab Sept. 6 for the first time since the Aug. 8 Whitney Stakes (G1), going an easy half-mile in :51 3/5 on Saratoga Race Course's Oklahoma Training Track.

Tiffany Defeats Males Convincingly in Kentucky Turf Cup

Sun, 09/06/2026 - 03:00
Elite Racing Club's Tiffany defeats her male rivals convincingly in the $1,095,000 Kentucky Turf Cup Invitational Stakes (G2T) Sept. 5 at Kentucky Downs.

Summer Starlet Blows Past the Competition in Spinaway

Sun, 09/06/2026 - 03:00
Steve Asmussen won his first Spinaway Stakes (G1) in 2001 with Cashier's Dream. Twenty-five years later, he picked up his fourth Spinaway with Summer Starlet Sept. 5 at Saratoga Race Course.

Possiblemente Collects in Kentucky Downs Turf Sprint

Sun, 09/06/2026 - 03:00
Anything is possible for Possiblemente. The 6-year-old gelding, a $40,000 claimer to begin the year, wins the Sept. 5 Kentucky Downs Turf Sprint Stakes (G2T).

Breeders' Cup Bids On the Line in South Korea

Fri, 09/04/2026 - 21:00
The Sept. 6 Korea Cup (G2) and Korea Sprint (G2) offer "Win and You're In" spots for the Breeders' Cup World Championships.

Ordonez Savoring Newfound Success With Om N Joy

Fri, 09/04/2026 - 21:00
If it weren't for one certain 4-year-old filly, Aggie Ordonez would be almost anonymous to everyone but her closest friends and family. But Om N Joy has exposed the 59-year-old trainer for what she is: likable, witty, and positive.

High Stakes, Breeders' Cup Berths Up for Grabs

Fri, 09/04/2026 - 15:00
The Breeders' Cup Challenge Series: Win and You're In runs domestically through Kentucky Downs and Saratoga Race Course this week, with three races offering paid, automatic berths into the Breeders' Cup Oct. 30-31 at Keeneland in Kentucky.

Politi Seeks Return to the Top With Stress Relief

Fri, 09/04/2026 - 15:00
Having reached the pinnacle of owning a Thoroughbred filly with 2019 Kentucky Oaks (G1) winner Serengeti Empress, Dr. Joel Politi hopes he can reach the top again when Stress Relief runs in the Spinaway Stakes (G1) Sept. 5 at Saratoga Race Course.

O'Neill Trio Wades Into Deep Del Mar Futurity Water

Fri, 09/04/2026 - 00:00
Doug O'Neill will run three from his stable in an effort to derail a tough pair from the Bob Baffert barn in the $300,000 Del Mar Futurity (G1) going 7 furlongs Sept. 6. Baffert will be going for his 20th victory in the grade 1 event.

Mondogetsbuckets Provides Thrills for Town & Country

Thu, 09/03/2026 - 15:00
Town & Country Horse Farms has enjoyed each step forward by homebred Mondogetsbuckets. Should he secure a big win at Kentucky Downs, he could earn the owner a Breeders' Cup start at Keeneland, where their Stopchargingmaria won the 2015 Distaff (G1).

Life Changing Seeks Grade 1 Honors in Spinaway

Thu, 09/03/2026 - 03:00
Trainer Todd Pletcher played a huge role in helping Life Is Good become one of the best runners in his crop. Now Pletcher can give Life Is Good's stallion career a big boost.

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