by HorseMinute.com | Jan 29, 2026 | Horse Breeding
Mindframe, a Maryland-bred racehorse, has been named the Mid-Atlantic Thoroughbred/The Racing Biz Top Midlantic-bred of 2025 after an outstanding season that included two consecutive Grade 1 wins—the Churchill Downs Stakes and the Stephen Foster—and earnings exceeding...
by HorseMinute.com | Jan 29, 2026 | Horse Breeding
Ted Noffey, the champion 2-year-old male of 2025 and a leading Kentucky Derby contender, has been temporarily sidelined due to bone bruising diagnosed after showing discomfort following a recent workout. Owned by Spendthrift Farm and trained by Todd Pletcher, the son...
by HorseMinute.com | Jan 29, 2026 | Horse Breeding
The Missouri Fox Trotter is a distinctive horse breed known for its unique four-beat gait, which provides a smooth ride and exceptional sure-footedness. Originating in the Ozarks of Missouri in the 1800s, this breed is prized for its stamina, sturdy build, and gentle...
by HorseMinute.com | Jan 28, 2026 | Horse Breeding
Hong Kong and Guangzhou are set to deepen their horse racing collaboration with the launch of regular race meetings at the Conghua racecourse starting October 31, marking a key phase in China’s National Equine Industry Development Plan. Conghua, located 150km north of...
by HorseMinute.com | Jan 28, 2026 | Horse Breeding
Hong Kong racing is defined by three iconic horses who each symbolize different aspects of the sport’s legacy. Silent Witness, a local legend immortalized with a bronze statue at Sha Tin Racecourse, inspired hope during the SARS outbreak with a record 17 consecutive...
by HorseMinute.com | Jan 28, 2026 | Horse Breeding
Horse Racing Ireland CEO Suzanne Eade highlighted the positive health of Irish racing in 2025, citing increases across key metrics such as racecourse attendances, on-course betting, sponsorship, prize-money, field sizes, and owner retention. Attendances rose 6% to...
