The Blood-Horse

The Blood-Horse is a weekly magazine that covers news related to horse racing, published by Blood-Horse Publications. It started in 1916 as a monthly bulletin from the Thoroughbred Horse Association. In 1935, the American Thoroughbred Breeders Association acquired the publication. From 1961 until 2015, it was owned by the Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association, a non-profit dedicated to supporting Thoroughbred racing and breeding. In 2015, The Jockey Club became the majority owner of The Blood-Horse.

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Champion Citizen Bull Cuts Back in Woody Stephens

4 days ago | bloodhorse.com | Sean Collins

With Kentucky Derby (G1) dreams in the rearview mirror, 2024's 2-year-old champion male is aiming to get his career back on track as he cuts back in distance in the $500,000 Woody Stephens Stakes (G1) at Saratoga Race Course June 7. The colt spent most of the winter as one of the top choices for the upcoming spring classics after his wire-to-wire victory in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile (G1) last November.
Sweet Thrives in Leadership Role With TRF

4 days ago | bloodhorse.com | Tom Pedulla

After nearly 25 years as a mainstay in Hall of Fame trainer Todd Pletcher's operation, Maggie Sweet was ready for a new challenge. She found a rewarding but massive one with the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation. Sweet was named the TRF's chief operating officer Jan. 5, 2024, putting her in charge of day-to-day operations of the nation's oldest and largest Thoroughbred rescue organization.
Limited Liability to Try to Fend Off Gold Cup Invaders

4 days ago | bloodhorse.com | Joe Perez

With three consecutive top-three finishes, 2-1 morning-line favorite Limited Liability will try to get over the hump and into the winner's circle in the $250,000 Belmont Gold Cup Stakes (G2T) June 6 at Saratoga Race Course. The Gold Cup is a return engagement for the 6-year-old Kitten's Joy gelding. The Stuart Janney III homebred finished a close third in last year's edition of the two-mile test.
Mendelssohn Making Steady Climb Among Sires

4 days ago | bloodhorse.com | Joe Perez

has been the gold standard for sires going on seven years. But there's no need to look too far to find an up-and-coming sire making a name for himself. , a half brother to Into Mischief, has only had four crops but is knocking on his second consecutive top-20 finish on North America's General Sires List based on progeny earnings. He was No. 19 last year and currently holds the No. 17 spot. He stands this year at Ashford Stud near Versailles, Ky., for $15,000.
Raging Sea Now the Target in Ogden Phipps

5 days ago | bloodhorse.com | Sean Collins

Considered one of the top threats to spoil the bid of a champion in her last three grade 1 appearances, will now find the target painted on her back by six rivals June 6 in the $500,000 Ogden Phipps Stakes (G1) at Saratoga Race Course. That designation comes thanks to the success she had in those tough spots: defeating in the Personal Ensign Stakes (G1) at Saratoga last summer before being runner-up to Horse of the Year in the Breeders' Cup Distaff (G1).
Stud Farms Catch Up After Slow Breeding Season Start

5 days ago | bloodhorse.com | Eric Mitchell

The North American Thoroughbred breeding season got off to a slower than usual start this year, with commercial breeders delaying their mating decisions for months with the hope of gathering more information to bolster their stallion selections or negotiating a lower stud fee. BloodHorse MarketWatch reported last summer that the Thoroughbred foal crop is predominantly a commercial product, with 51-52% of foals in the United States and Canada, respectively, being offered at auction.
Pin Up Betty Returns to Winner's Circle in Mint Julep

5 days ago | bloodhorse.com | Sean Collins

If you spot in a race June 1, 2026, it's probably worth placing a bet. The chances are probably slim, given that it will be a Monday and she's a graded stakes-caliber horse, but the date has been fruitful for the daughter of Constitution . Pin Up Betty, b, 4/f Constitution - I'm Betty G, by Into MischiefOwner: Three Diamonds Farm (Kirk Wycoff)Breeder: Three Diamonds Farm (KY)Trainer: Michael J. MakerJockey: Luis SaezInformation provided by Equibase at time of entry.
Magic Million Yearling Sale Set to Get Underway June 2

5 days ago | bloodhorse.com | Trevor Marshallsea

, Mornington Glory, and Tarzino are just some of the success stories buyers will be seeking to emulate at the Magic Millions Gold Coast National Yearling Sale June 2-3. A bumper selection of 374 yearlings will go under the hammer, up from 333 last year, with 119 sires represented and horses on offer by some of the finest stallions in the country, including Zoustar (5), I Am Invincible (3), Too Darn Hot (1), and Australia-bred Ole Kirk (7).
Camille Pissarro Takes French Derby

5 days ago | bloodhorse.com | Scott Burton

Michael Tabor may have summed up with admirable simplicity the story of what had looked a fiendish Prix du Jockey Club (French Derby, G1) beforehand, when he pointed to the fact that, in Camille Pissarro , Aidan O'Brien and Ryan Moore, he and the Coolmore partners had "the best horse, the best trainer and the best jockey".
Journalism To Enter Belmont After June 1 Breeze

6 days ago | bloodhorse.com | Sean Collins

Following a June 1 breeze over the Saratoga Race Course main track, Preakness Stakes (G1) winner Journalism will be entered in the June 7 Belmont Stakes (G1), according to trainer Michael McCarthy. Jockey Umberto Rispoli was in town from California Sunday morning as the colt logged his only workout since competing in the May 3 Kentucky Derby (G1).