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See The Fire Looks to Upset Diamond Necklace in Nassau

Wed, 07/29/2026 - 21:00
See The Fire has been tasked with winning the 1 1/4-mile Nassau Stakes (G1) for fillies and mares at Goodwood Racecourse this week for the Andrew Balding stable, but she faces a notable challenge from the Aidan O'Brien yard.

Bow Echo Takes Down Gstaad Again in Sussex Stakes

Wed, 07/29/2026 - 21:00
The welcome back to the winner's enclosure Goodwood served up for Bow Echo after the Sussex Stakes (G1) highlighted better than any words the esteem with which the three-time group 1 winner and his connections are held.

Hey Jessie Up For Dirt Date in Del Mar's Hirsch

Wed, 07/29/2026 - 21:00
The Clement L. Hirsch Stakes (G1) Aug. 1 at Del Mar includes defending champ Seismic Beauty and the California-bred trio of Hey Jessie, Om N Joy, and Majestic Oops in the 1 1/16-mile main track test and Breeders' Cup Challenge Series event.

Menzies Seeks First Group Win With Adonius in Molecomb

Tue, 07/28/2026 - 21:00
Rebecca Menzies could be in for the biggest day of her career as she bids for a breakthrough group success at Glorious Goodwood.

Bow Echo, Gstaad Meet Again in Sussex Stakes

Tue, 07/28/2026 - 21:00
The big clash between Bow Echo, Gstaad, and Opera Ballo is on after the three horses featured among a declared field of 12 for the July 29 Sussex Stakes (G1) over a mile during the Glorious Goodwood meet at Goodwood Racecourse.

Listenupshance Loud and Clear in Bing Crosby Thriller

Sun, 07/26/2026 - 09:00
Listenupshance tosses his name into the conversation for the Breeders' Cup Sprint (G1) with his narrow victory over Maximum Bourbon in the win-and-you're-in Bing Crosby Stakes (G1) July 25 at Del Mar.

Kalpana Upsets Calandagan in King George

Sat, 07/25/2026 - 21:00
Kalpana reverses last year's King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes (G1) form with Calandagan in scoring by 1 1/2 lengths in the July 25 race at Ascot Racecourse.

Breeders' Cup Classic: 1984 - 2025

Sat, 07/25/2026 - 21:00
A photographic review of the winners of the Breeders' Cup Classic.

Alta Regina, Velozee Hook Up in Princess Margaret

Fri, 07/24/2026 - 03:00
Two-year-old fillies seek to make a name for themselves in the Princess Margaret Stakes (G3) July 25 at Ascot Racecourse. The winner will qualify for the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf (G1T) Oct. 30 at Keeneland.

Listenupshance Tops Crosby After True North Near Miss

Wed, 07/22/2026 - 21:00
Listenupshance, who threw a scare into the best eastern sprinters in the True North (G3) at Saratoga, could continue his rise through the ranks when he faces a stern test at 6 furlongs in the $400,000 Bing Crosby Stakes (G1) July 25 at Del Mar.

Breeders' Cup Annual Day of Giving Offers $100K Match

Tue, 07/21/2026 - 21:00
Breeders' Cup Charities' Annual Day of Giving returns July 22, exactly 100 days before the Breeders' Cup World Championships at Keeneland. A $100,000 matching gift from Ken Freirich will double donations in support of Thoroughbred industry charities.

Woodbine's E.P. Taylor Turf Course to Reopen Aug. 8

Mon, 07/20/2026 - 21:00
Woodbine Entertainment is pleased to announce the E.P. Taylor Turf Course is scheduled to return to racing use Aug. 8—several weeks ahead of the original Sept. 1 reopening target.

Journalism Digs Deep to Take San Diego Handicap

Sun, 07/19/2026 - 09:00
Months of frustration for both horse and rider came to a satisfying end in the $300,000 San Diego Handicap (G2) July 18 at Del Mar, when the reunion of Journalism and an inspired Umberto Rispoli resulted in a three-quarter-length victory.

Toast of the Haskell: Baby Vino Edges Napoleon Solo

Sun, 07/19/2026 - 03:00
Pursuing front-running Preakness Stakes (G1) winner Napoleon Solo on the second turn of the $1 million Haskell Stakes (G1) July 18 at Monmouth Park, Baby Vino outslugs that rival over the final three-eighths of the race to prevail by a half-length.

San Diego Showdown Pits Journalism Against Full Serrano

Thu, 07/16/2026 - 21:00
The $300,000 San Diego Handicap (G2) July 18 at Del Mar will provide Journalism and Full Serrano a chance to get back in the winning groove.

San Diego Showdown Pits Journalism and Full Serrano

Thu, 07/16/2026 - 03:00
The $300,000 San Diego Handicap (G2) July 18 at Del Mar will provide Journalism and Full Serrano a chance to get back in the winning groove.

Breeders' Cup Announces New Foal Nomination Structure

Thu, 07/16/2026 - 03:00
All 2027 foals sired by North American-nominated stallions with an advertised fee of $5,000 or less will be assigned a $200 nomination fee, which is a 50% decrease of the current $400 nomination fee for 2026.

Donnacha O'Brien Looks for More Breeders' Cup Success

Wed, 07/15/2026 - 21:00
Donnacha O'Brien has the Breeders' Cup in mind for Eclipse Stakes (G1) runner-up A Boy Named Susie, who the trainer clarified has not been sold despite Australian media reports saying he had been bought for seven figures.

Breeders' Cup Board of Directors Members Reelected

Wed, 07/15/2026 - 21:00
Barbara Banke, Walker Hancock, Gray Lyster, and Elliott Walden have been reelected to the Breeders' Cup's board of directors and will serve four-year terms.

BH Monday: Magnitude Conquers Foster, Goodbye Aqueduct

Tue, 06/30/2026 - 03:00
On the June 29 episode of BloodHorse Monday: Steve Asmussen reacts to Magnitude's Stephen Foster win, Run Fast Racing's Adam Kluger talks new ownership model and celebrity involvement, Sean Collins and Bob Ehalt react to Aqueduct's final day.

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