Gaelic Warrior powered up the hill to take a commanding eight-length victory in the Cheltenham Gold Cup for record-breaking jockey Paul Townend and superstar trainer Willie Mullins.
Top Irish trainer Willie Mullins threatened on Thursday to stop bringing his best horses to the Cheltenham Festival after taking issue with the quality of the ground.
British trainers Dan Skelton and Nicky Henderson will take on the might of the Irish at jump racing’s showcase event with the likes of The New Lion and Lulamba vying for a share of the five-million-pound ($6.70 million) prize pot as the Cheltenham Festival opens on Tuesday.
After disappointing recent efforts, two high-profile runners from D.J. Stable are headed to Florida as trainer Mark Casse looks to regroup and reassess their spring campaigns.
The road to the Kentucky Derby makes one of its most intriguing stops Saturday at Tampa Bay Derby, where a compact but fascinating group of developing 3-year-olds will line up at Tampa Bay Downs.
In a development that’s rattled handicappers and casual fans alike, Skippylongstocking, fresh off his dramatic Grade 1 Pegasus World Cup triumph at Gulfstream Park, will not be lining up in Saturday’s Grade 1 Santa Anita Handicap.
After a winter away from the starting gate, Magnitude delivered exactly what insiders have hoped for: a volcanic return to form that reminded everyone why he remains one of American racing’s most compelling older horses.
As the 2026 Road to the Kentucky Derby builds toward its Championship Series sprint, this weekend delivers one of its most consequential stretches of racing. Three marquee preps — spearheaded by the Grade 2 Coolmore Fountain of Youth Stakes
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