Trainer Madison Meyers, a Lexington native now based in Virginia, achieved a long-held career goal by winning her first graded stakes race at Keeneland with the gelding Desvio in the Sycamore Stakes (G2T). The victory was particularly meaningful as it was Meyers\' first-ever start at the track. Desvio\'s win was… …Read More »

Thoroughbred stallion Cross Traffic will relocate to Mt. Airy Farm in Millwood, Virginia, for the 2026 breeding season, marking a significant win for the state\'s breeding program. The move gives Mid-Atlantic breeders valuable access to a proven, elite-level sire—a combination of quality and Virginia Breeders Fund incentives not seen in… …Read More »

Upcoming Events 2025 International Gold Cup The 88th running of the International Gold Cup will take place on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at Great Meadow in The Plains, Virginia. The event is a cornerstone of the fall steeplechase season in Virginia, drawing competitors and fans from across the region. VTA… …Read More »

Meet Peter Vegso, publisher of the popular “Chicken Soup for the Souls” series of books — and the winningest horse owner in Virginia Derby history. His powerhouse trio of homebred horses — Orchard Park, Silver Tree and Go Between — captured Virginia\'s 3-year-old turf showcase at Colonial Downs in 2002,… …Read More »

\"Written by Chris McGrath for the Thoroughbred Daily News, originally posted on September 2nd, 2025.\" Amy Moore (Sara Gordan Photography) There are decades where nothing happens,” said Lenin. “And there are weeks when decades happen.” By the notoriously slow-burning standards of Thoroughbred breeding, however, for Amy Moore it has felt… …Read More »

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 »

"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 »

The grand finale of the yearlings' sales will take place in Lexington, Kentucky. The schedule for this four-day sale is as follows: October 20: Hips 1-400 at 10:00am October 21:… …Read More »

The fall destination for broodmares and weanlings takes place in Saratoga Springs, NY on October 14th. See the file below for all Virginia-Bred horses listed in the sale. Please note… …Read More »

Up next is the OBS yearlings sale in Ocala, Florida . This two day sale that will begin at 12:00pm on Tuesday, October 7th with hips 1-230 and the supplement… …Read More »