At the end of the year, it is typical to remember those we have lost. This was a difficult year in horse racing with the loss of legendary Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas (Sept. 2,1935 – June 28, 2025). He was iconic in so many facets of horse racing and such a character who lived unapologetically with such style.
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Queen praises family of BBC commentator Hunt for their bravery
Her Majesty shares her own experience of assault in a discussion with John and Amy Hunt about violence against women.
2026 Smarty Jones Stakes at a Glance
While people will be saying “Happy New Year!” on Thursday, all Thoroughbreds will be celebrating their birthdays. Horses that were 2 at the start of the week will turn 3 on Thursday and that’s when the talk about the 2026 Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve really begins to intensify.
Final Rookie Rankings for Dec. 30: Leading 2026 Kentucky Derby Contenders
As 2025 draws to a close, Week 5 of the Rookie Rankings features a Top 10 that is largely unchanged from Week 4. But there is one small shift worth noting as the series wraps up.
