by HorseMinute.com | Feb 8, 2026 | Horse Racing Industry
Chip Honcho, a 3-year-old son of Connect, is preparing for the Grade 2 Risen Star Stakes with a recent five-furlong workout at Fair Grounds in 1:01.8 seconds, marking his second timed work since finishing fourth in the Lecomte Stakes (G3). Owned by Leland Ackerley...
by HorseMinute.com | Feb 8, 2026 | Horse Racing Industry
Woodbine Entertainment is addressing the challenges of promoting racehorse ownership amid urbanization and rising living costs by creating a new role: manager horse ownership development. This position aims to broaden the appeal of both thoroughbred and standardbred...
by HorseMinute.com | Feb 7, 2026 | Horse Racing Industry
Promising 3-year-olds Confessional and Renegade are set to compete against seven rivals in the $250,000 Sam F. Davis Stakes at Tampa Bay Downs on February 7. Confessional, trained by Brad Cox and sired by Essential Quality, seeks to stretch out beyond 7 furlongs for...
by HorseMinute.com | Feb 7, 2026 | Horse Racing Industry
Talk to Me Jimmy, a New York-bred son of Modernist, made a strong statement in the sophomore dirt division by winning the $200,000 Withers Stakes at Aqueduct Racetrack by 11 lengths, earning the maximum Kentucky Derby qualifying points. Trained by Rudy Rodriguez and...
by HorseMinute.com | Feb 6, 2026 | Horse Racing Industry
South Dakota lawmakers have given final approval to House Bill 1058, which would grant the state Commission on Gaming the authority to regulate and tax online platforms where people wager on parimutuel horse and dog races. This move aims to support South Dakota’s live...
by HorseMinute.com | Feb 6, 2026 | Horse Racing Industry
The South Dakota Senate has passed House Bill 1058, aimed at supporting the financial stability of the state’s horse racing industry. The bill is now headed to the Governor’s desk for approval. This legislative move reflects the state’s commitment to...
