Queen Maxima winning the Monrovia Stakes (G3) at Santa Anita on Saturday April 5. Search:

Santa Anita Derby (G1) Day Part 2 - Also at Santa Anita, Queen Maxima drew away to win the Monrovia Stakes (G3) by 4 1/4 lengths over Queen of the Mud and Venganza. Also on the card, Style Cat won the Echo Eddie Stakes. Get the results, charts, and photos here. New!

Hit Show upsets in the Dubai World Cup (G1) - Saturday at Meydan, Hit Show closed late to win the 2025 Dubai World Cup (G1) by a half length over Mixto with favorite Forever Young third. Get the results, charts, and photos here. New!

Dubai World Cup Undercard Stakes - There were 8 other stakes races on the card including the Sheema Classic won by Danon Decile, the Dubai Turf won by Soul Rush, the UAE Derby won by Admire Daytona, the Golden Shaheen won by Dark Saffron, the Al Quoz Sprint won by Believing, the Dubai Gold Cup won by Dubai Future, the Godolphin Mile won by Raging Torrent, and the Kahayla Classic won by First Classs. Get the results, charts, and photos here. New!

Rodriguez wins the Wood Memorial (G2) - Saturday at Aqueduct, Rodriguez led all the way to win the Wood Memorial (G2) by 3 1/2 lengths over Grande and Passion Rules. Also on the card, Phileas Fogg won the Excelsior Stakes and jockey Kendrick Carmouche hit the 4000 career wins mark. Get the results, charts, and photos here. New!

Wood Memorial (G2) Day Continues - Also at Aqueduct, Crazy Mason rallied five wide to win the Carter Handicap (G2) over Quint's Brew and Dilger. Also on the card, Ballerina d'Oro won the Gazelle Stakes (G3) and Irish Maxima won the Distaff Stakes (G3). Get the results, charts, and photos here. New!

Friday Dubai World Cup Workout Photos - Photos and comments for 32 horses on the track at Meydan, mostly before dawn, Friday morning prepping for the Dubai World Cup (G1) card on Saturday, including Forever Young, Rattle N Roll, and Imperial Emperor. New!

2025 Dubai World Cup Entries - Post positions were drawn today for the Dubai World Cup, to be run on Saturday, and the 8 other stakes on the card. A field of 11 was entered for the big race, with Japanese hero Forever Young the 8-13 morning line favorite with British entrant Imperial Emperor second choice at 5-1. Get the entries, post positions, and free past performances here. New!

Tappan Street wins the Florida Derby (G1) - Saturday at Gulfstream Park, Tappan Street won the 2025 Florida Derby (G1) by 1 1/4 lengths over favorite Sovereignty and Neoequos. Also on the card, Five G won the Gulfstream Park Oaks (G2), Beach Bomb won the Orchid Stakes (G3), White Abarrio won the Ghostzapper Stakes (G3), and Far Bridge won the Pan American Stakes (G2). Get the results, charts, and photos for the 10 stakes on the card here.
Tampa Bay Derby Day - Saturday at Tampa Bay Downs, Owen Almighty led all the way to win the Tampa Bay Derby (G3) by 3 1/2 lengths over Chancer McPatrick and Hill Road. Also on the card, Nitrogen won the Florida Oaks (G3), Saffron Moon won the Hillsborough Stakes (G2), Skippylongstocking won the Challenger Stakes (G3) for the third time, and Zulu Kingdom won the Columbia Stakes. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Gotham (G3) Stakes Day at Aqueduct - Saturday, Flood Zone went 5 wide to win the featured Gotham Stakes (G3) by 3 1/4 lengths over favorite Sand Devil and Garamond. Also on the card, Full Moon Madness won the Tom Fool Stakes (G3), Drexel Hill won the Busher Stakes, and Bank Frenzy won the Stymie Stakes. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
2025 Saudi Cup Day - Saturday at King Abdulaziz Racecourse, Forever Young won the featured $20 million Saudi Cup (G1), one of four stakes wins for Japan on the card. Byzantine Dream won the Red Sea Turf (G2), Ascoli Piceno won the 1351 Turf Sprint (G2), Straight No Chaser won the Riyadh Dirt Sprint (G2), Golden Vekoma won the Saudi Derby (G3), and Shin Emperor won the Neom Turf Cup (G2). Get the results, chart, and photos here.
2024 Sovereign Award Finalists - The Jockey Club of Canada has announced the finalists for the 2024 Sovereign Awards, Canadian thoroughbred racing's year end championships. Winners will be announced April 24. Check out all the finalists here.
Withers, Toboggan, and Ruthless Stakes Results - Saturday at Aqueduct, Captain Cook drew away to win the Withers Stakes by 2 1/4 lengths over Sufside Moon and Omaha Omaha. Also on the card, Maximum Meridius won the Toboggan Stakes and Volleyballprincess won the Ruthless Stakes. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
White Abarrio romps in the Pegasus World Cup (G1) - White Abarrio drew away to win the $3 million Pegasus World Cup (G1) at Gulfstream Park on Saturday by 6 1/4 lengths over favorite Locked and Skippylongstocking. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
Spirit of St Louis upsets in the Pegasus World Cup Turf (G1) - Spirit of St Louis came out 8 wide to win the $1 million Pegasus World Cup Turf Invitational (G1) by a neck over Integration and Chasing the Crown, while Be Your Best won the Pegasus World Cup Filly and Mare Turf Invitational Stakes (G2) over Sacred Wish and In Our Time. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Pegasus World Cup Undercard Stakes - There were 5 other stakes on the card Saturday at Gulfstream Park including the W.L. McKnight Stakes (G3) won by Dashman, the La Prevoyante Stakes (G3) won by Forever After All, the Fred W. Hooper Stakes (G3) won by Little Vic, the Inside Information (G2) won by Mystic Lake, and the Gulfstream Park Turf Sprint won by Coppola. Get the results, charts, and photos for all 5 races here.
2024 Eclipse Award Winners - Thorpedo Anna won Horse of the Year and Champion Three-Year-Old Filly at the Eclipse Awards by a landslide. Other winners included Moira as Champion Female Turf Horse, National Treasure as Champion Older Male, and Godolphin repeating as Champion Owner and Breeder. Get all the winners, details about them, and the vote totals here.
2024 Year in Review - As this year ends and we look ahead to the new year, it is time to take a look back at the highs and lows of 2024 and remember those people and horses that we lost.
American Oaks, Mathis Mile, and San Gabriel Stakes - On opening day for Santa Anita, favorite She Feels Pretty won the Americans Oaks (G1) by 1 1/4 lengths over Kathynmarissa and Medoro. Also on the card, King of Gosford won the Mathis Mile (G2) and Johannes won the San Gabriel Stakes (G2). Get the results, chart, and photos here.
Malibu, La Brea, and Laffit Pincay Jr. Stakes - Also on opening day for Santa Anita, favorite Raging Torrent won the Malibu Stakes (G1) by 2 1/2 lengths over Stronghold and Imagination. Also on the card, Kopion won the La Brea Stakes (G1) and J B Strikes Back won the Laffit Pincay Jr. Stakes (G2). Get the results, chart, and photos here.
Romantic Warrior wins the 2024 Longines Hong Kong Cup - At Sha Tin on Sunday, favorite Romantic Warrior won his third Longines Hong Kong Cup over Liberty Island with Tastiera third. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
Giavellotto upsets in the 2024 Longines Hong Kong Vase - Longshot Giavellotto rallied to win the Longines Hong Kong Vase over Dubai Honour and favorite Stellenbosch. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
Voyage Bubble victorious the 2024 Longines Hong Kong Mile - Local hero Voyage Bubble drew off late to win the Longines Hong Kong Mile by 1 1/4 legths over Soul Rush with Beauty Joy third. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
Ka Ying Rising wins the 2024 Longines Hong Kong Sprint - Heavy favorite Ka Ying Rising held off Helios Express to win the Longines Hong Kong Sprint with Satono Reve third. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
2024 Longines Hong Kong International Races Entries - Entries closed and post positions were drawn on Thursday for the 2024 Longines Hong Kong International Races to be held on Sunday at Sha Tin Racecourse in Hong Kong. Get the entries and posts for all four races here.
Longines Hong Kong International Races Thursday Track Works - Photos and comments for 5 of the international horses on Wednesday morning at Sha Tin Racecourse prepping for the Longines Hong Kong International Races on Sunday.
Mickael Barzalona wins the 2024 Longines International Jockeys' Championship - French jockey Mickael Barzalona won the Longines International Jockeys' Championship at Happy Valley Racecourse on Wednesday evening in Hong Kong, while Hollie Doyle and James McDonald tied for second place. Get the results and photos here.
Longines Hong Kong International Races Wednesday Track Works - Photos and comments for 18 of the international horses on Wednesday morning at Sha Tin Racecourse prepping for the Longines Hong Kong International Races on Sunday.
Previous Articles - More articles from 2024 plus previous years as well.
Naming a Thoroughbred - Happy New Year! All Thoroughbreds, regardless of their actual date of birth, are given an official birthday of January 1st to keep the age groups easily defined for race conditions. Here are the rules for picking a name.
Horse Identification Lip Tattoos - Horses racing in North America are required to have a lip tattoo for identification purposes prior to their first race. Find about lip tattoos and how to research one to find a horse's name.
Breeders' Cup Virtual Postcards - Also lots of other types of racing postcards are available to send your online friends.
My Eclipse award-winning photo! - It is still hard to believe I won! Here is the photo along with how I took it and a couple of follow up shots.
Racing Jigsaw Puzzles - a selection of my photos made into online jigsaw puzzles in your choice of difficulty.
Man O'War Trivia Quiz - See just how much Man O'War history you know!
Cavalia, an Unbridled Affair - Ok it isn't racing, but we all love horses anyway. Thanks to Tina Hines and Charlene Keys here is a look at Cavalia, a showcase of human and equine performers currently touring.
The Smarty Jones Story - where he came from and how he almost died before ever getting to race plus the stories of his connections. Updated after the Belmont with more info and new photos.
Racing Wallpaper - a selection of wallpaper for your computer screen including three different ones featuring Smarty Jones.
Bobbleheads - check out some of the bobbles given away and updated prices for all the bobbles.
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Trivia Quiz - Test your knowledge of the Breeders' Cup, the Triple Crown races, Seabiscuit, or Canadian racing with this online trivia quiz.
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Racing Memorabilia Museum - from Derby glasses to advertising signs and more including a section on Bobble Heads.
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