Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo is not running in the Preakness
Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo will not run in the Preakness Stakes next weekend, trainer Cherie DeVaux announced Wednesday.
Great White a late scratch from Kentucky Derby after flipping, throwing his jockey
Great White was a late scratch just minutes before the Kentucky Derby on Saturday after flipping and throwing off Alex Achard while waiting to enter the starting gate.
Golden Tempo takes Kentucky Derby as DeVaux becomes first woman to train its winner
Golden Tempo crosses the finish line first in the Kentucky Derby.
Kentucky Derby is down to 19 horses after The Puma gets scratched
The Puma has been scratched from the Kentucky Derby, so the 152nd edition of the race will be run Saturday with 19 horses instead of the maximum 20.
The first Kentucky Derby since the death of trainer Lukas has a different vibe
D. Wayne Lukas always talked up his latest crop of 2-year-old horses with an eye toward the next Kentucky Derby, telling his wife to get her dress for Oaks day.
Silent Tactic is out of Kentucky Derby because of foot injury, trainer says
Silent Tactic is out of the Kentucky Derby because of a foot injury, trainer Mark Casse said Wednesday.
Long shot So Happy runs to the Kentucky Derby amid heartbreak and hope and a chance at history
Mike Smith hugged Dena Glatt in the winner’s circle after riding So Happy to victory in the San Vincente Stakes at Santa Anita Park in January, a joyous sign that the unheralded horse trained by her husband, Mark, might be better than expected.
Commandment wins the Florida Derby, now eyes Kentucky Derby and Triple Crown trail
Commandment broke his maiden last fall at Churchill Downs. He’ll soon headed back there, looking for a much bigger victory.
Unbeaten ’25 campaign earns Beau Jangles top honours in Canada, U.S.
Beau Jangles has a tough act to follow in 2026. His own.
MacDonald named Canadian harness racing’s top driver for fifth straight year
James MacDonald was named Canadian harness racing’s top driver for a historic fifth straight year Saturday at the O’Brien Awards.
Sovereignty wins Horse of the Year at Eclipse Awards, Mott named top trainer
Sovereignty won Horse of the Year at the Eclipse Awards on Thursday night, as well as 3-year-old male honors, and Bill Mott, who guided the colt to victories in the Kentucky Derby and Belmont, was named trainer of the year.
Diane Crump, the first female jockey to ride in the Kentucky Derby, dies at 77
Diane Crump, who in 1969 became the first woman to ride professionally in a horse race and a year later became the first female jockey in the Kentucky Derby, has died. She was 77.
Appleby, Nations Pride back to defend Canadian International title
It’s taken two years, but Nations Pride and trainer Charlie Appleby can finally defend their $750,000 Canadian International crown.
Tom’s Magic wins Breeders’ Stakes, the final jewel of Canadian Triple Crown
Tom’s Magic won the $400,000 Breeders’ Stakes on Sunday, the final jewel in the OLG Canadian Triple Crown.
Runaway Again nips Mansetti at the wire to win Prince of Wales Stakes
Runaway Again overtook Mansetti just before the wire to win the $400,000 Prince of Wales Stakes on Tuesday. Mansetti, the 4/5 favourite with apprentice jockey Pietro Moran aboard, appeared poised to earn the victory but jockey Ryan Munger got Runaway Again to surge ahead just before the wire to win the 1 3/16-mile dirt race at Fort Erie Racetrack in 1:55.3.
Attard: Final decision on Mansetti running in Prince of Wales to be made next week
Trainer Kevin Attard said Friday that Mansetti continues to train and eat well following his solid 2 1/2-length win in the $1-million King's Plate on Aug. 16 at Woodbine Racetrack. Attard added Mansetti will train on dirt again Tuesday _ he breezed on that surface last week _ and then a firm decision will be made Wednesday on whether to have Moran and Mansetti compete in the $400,000 Prince of Wales Stakes at Fort Erie Racetrack on Sept. 9.
King's Plate victory moves apprentice jockey Moran atop Eclipse Award discussion
Pietro Moran was already in high demand as Woodbine's leading jockey, but he's become an even hotter commodity following his stunning win Saturday in the $1-million King's Plate.
Trainer Casse chasing record-tying fifth Woodbine Oaks victory
It's a path that's twice taken Mark Casse to the King's Plate winner's circle. Five of the 12-horses in the $500,000 Woodbine Oaks on Sunday will be Casse trainees. The Hall of Fame trainer will be vying for a record-tying fifth Oaks victory.
Patches O'Houlihan, Canada's reigning horse of the year, is euthanized after injury
Patches O'Houlihan, ridden by Sofia Vives, held off My Boy Prince to win the Grade 2 Highlander by a neck at Woodbine Racetrack on Saturday. Patches O’Houlihan was pulled up after the race and left the track in a van for further examination.
Hall of Fame horse trainer Lukas, a winner of 15 Triple Crown races, dies at 89
D. Wayne Lukas, the Hall of Famer who became one of the most accomplished trainers in the history of horse racing and a face of the sport for decades, has died. He was 89.
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