News
Maryland About-Face: State Will Purchase Laurel Park To Use As Training Center
January 21, 2026
*Originally posted on Paulickreport.com on 1/21/2026 written by Chelsea Hackbart* MTHA Photos The initial redevelopment project called for Shamrock Farm in Woodbine, Md., to be used as a training center, but that plan was abandoned due to \"environmental impacts and excessive costs\" of construction. Renovation plans for Thoroughbred racing in… …Read More »
Leading 2025 NSA Owner Riverdee Stables Has Steeplechase Star Nominated for an Eclipse Award this Week
January 20, 2026
When it comes to steeplechase racing, Sean Clancy has pretty much done it all. He was a champion steeplechase jockey, bought horses at sales and put together numerous partnerships for flat and steeplechase horses. He rode Hokan to a 1998 victory in the Grade 1 New York Turf Writers Steeplechase. He competed… …Read More »
Point-to-Point & NSA Steeplechase Races Populate Virginia Spring Racing Calendar
January 15, 2026
Virginia\'s 2026 racing schedule is set for all host venues and breeds including steeplechase races --- which kick off the season slate with a series of weekend Point-to-Point (PTP) meets beginning February 28. The Rappahannock Hunt PTP at The Hill in Boston, Virginia ushers in festivities — the first of… …Read More »
Colonial Downs Prepares for 3-Day Spring Meet in Mid-March
January 15, 2026
Colonial Downs racing secretary Dan Bork has released the condition book for its 2026 three-day spring meet which runs from Thursday, March 12 through Saturday, March 14. The meet is highlighted by the $500,000 Virginia Derby and $250,000 Virginia Oaks on March 14, which are points races on the “Road… …Read More »
Three Virginia-Breds Appear in Initial Kentucky Derby Future Pool Wagers
January 15, 2026
A Virginia-bred horse has appeared in each of the first three pools of the Kentucky Derby Future Wager which were available on Halloween and Thanksgiving weekends --- and will also be available on Martin Luther King holiday weekend which runs from Friday January 16 - Sunday January 18. It\'s Our… …Read More »
Events
FASIG-TIPTON WINTER MIXED SALE FEBRUARY 9, 2026
Fasig-Tipton hosts the final breeding stock sale in Lexington, Kentucky. This sale offers racing and broodmare prospects. The sale will begin at 10:00AM on February 9th. See the file below… …Read More »
OBS WINTER MIXED SALE JANUARY 27, 2026
OBS begins their winter season with the winter mixed sale taking place on January 27th in Ocala, FL. Horses will begin going to the ring at 11:00 am and the… …Read More »
KEENELAND HORSES OF ALL AGES SALE JANUARY 12-13, 2026
2026 kicks off in Keeneland's sales ring in Lexington, Kentucky! Mares in-foal and broodmare prospects are offered right before the 2026 breeding and foaling season begins. Short yearlings will also… …Read More »
KEENELAND BREEDING STOCK SALE NOVEMBER 4-11, 2025
Broodmares, broodmare prospects, weanlings, horses of racing age, stallions, stallion prospects The Breeding Stock Sale will take place in Lexington, Kentucky at Keeneland on Tuesday, November 4, 2025. Please see… …Read More »
FASIG-TIPTON NOVEMBER SALE NOVEMBER 3, 2025
"The world's premier breeding stock event” The November Sale will take place in Lexington, Kentucky on Monday, November 3, 2025. Starting at 4:00pm, 220 horses will make their way to… …Read More »






