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Godolphin’s Kentucky Oaks (G1) winner Good Cheer  returned to training May 6 at Churchill Downs, and trainer Brad Cox said the $500,000 Acorn Stakes (G1) on Belmont Stakes (G1) weekend at Saratoga Race Course could be her next target. “I thought she came out of the race incredibly well,” Cox said. “If all goes to plan,…

Horse racing has seen sharp declines in most types of equine musculoskeletal fatalities, but reductions to one particular type of injury— the shoulder fracture—have been less dramatic.  Speaking before the California Horse Racing Board May 15, CHRB equine medical director Dr. Jeff Blea noted that the four musculoskeletal fatalities that occurred last month at California…

Another record-setting performance by Sweet Azteca  in the Grade II, $200,500 Great Lady M. Stakes, a record pool in the Players’ Pick 5, increased field size for a second consecutive year and a first local riding title for jockey Kazushi Kimura highlighted the Los Angeles County Fair Thoroughbred meet at Los Alamitos Race Course. The…

Country Cup racing continues on Friday, with the Orange Cup (2100m) attracting a solid field. Down below is a speed map, runner preview and $100 betting strategy for the 2025 Orange Cup. 2025 Orange Cup Runner Preview: 1. Aimpoint: Dominant win in the Wellington Cup last time from the front but it was 1700m and…

Gary Barber’s No Time  flew home to take the $500,000 Woodbine Oaks July 20, to give trainer Mark Casse his fifth win in the race, tying trainer Jim Day’s record. Her two stablemates—Shifty  and Winterberry  finished second and third, respectively. The 3-year-old daughter of Not This Time   stalked the pacesetters under Hall of Fame jockey…

Thoroughbred industry stakes holders got positive news April 2 related to the United States’ global tariff structure announced by United States President Donald Trump, aimed at enhancing national and economic security. Horses eligible under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement will continue to cross the U.S.-Canada border duty-free. A fact sheet issued by the White House stated: “For…