As much as parts of the country is looking at snow and freezing temperatures, the 2026 turf racing season will kick into gear with the Pegasus World Cup Turf Invitational Stakes, the first Grade 1 turf stakes of 2026. With a purse of $1 million on the line, it’s no surprise there’s a field of 12 well-matched turfers, plus one also-eligible entrant.
2026 Kentucky Derby Prospect Profiles: Lecomte Stakes Winner Golden Tempo
Welcome to Kentucky Derby Prospect Profiles, where we take a look each week at a recent winner on the Road to the Derby schedule that offers qualifying points to the 1 ¼-mile classic race May 2, 2026, at Churchill Downs.
Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance’s Off to the Races Online Benefit Auction Begins Thursday
Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance announced the dates of their annual Off to the Races online benefit auction featuring VIP racing experience packages with all proceeds going to support accredited aftercare. This online auction provides a chance for the public to bid on 20 VIP racing experience packages, granting access to major race days at renowned racetracks across North America in 2026.
Calandagan Honored as 2025 World’s Best Racehorse, Forever Young and Sovereignty Among Group Tied for Second
The horse racing world came together in London on Jan. 20 to celebrate the 13th time Longines and the International Federation of Horseracing Authorities (IFHA) have honored the top Thoroughbred racehorse of the previous year. Additionally, the Longines World’s Best Horse Race was celebrated for the 11th time.
