by HorseMinute.com | Feb 1, 2026 | Horse Racing Industry
Tasmania’s racing industry watchdog, led by Racing Integrity Commissioner Sean Carroll, has called for mandatory training for all horse racing participants and tougher penalties for welfare breaches after finding significant shortcomings in the state’s racehorse...
by HorseMinute.com | Feb 1, 2026 | Horse Racing Industry
The upcoming seventh running of the Saudi Cup (G1) on February 14 in Riyadh features a strong international field highlighted by defending champion Forever Young, who aims to become the first dual winner of the race. The event includes six American horses such as...
by HorseMinute.com | Feb 1, 2026 | Horse Racing Industry
The Hong Kong Classic Mile, the first leg of the Hong Kong 4-year-old Classic Series held on February 1 at Sha Tin Racecourse, features a competitive field of promising 4-year-olds. Champion jockey Zac Purton is a key figure, having ridden more than half of the...
by HorseMinute.com | Jan 31, 2026 | Horse Racing Industry
On Time Girl emerged as a standout 3-year-old filly with a decisive three-length victory in the Grade 3 Forward Gal Stakes at Gulfstream Park. Ridden by Irad Ortiz Jr., she rallied from fourth place to win the seven-furlong race in 1:24.59, marking her season and...
by HorseMinute.com | Jan 31, 2026 | Horse Racing Industry
The 2026 Holy Bull Stakes, a Grade 3 race at Gulfstream Park for 3-year-olds over 1 1/16 miles on dirt, serves as a key early stop on the road to the Kentucky Derby, awarding points to the top five finishers. Historically, the race has been a launching pad for notable...
by HorseMinute.com | Jan 30, 2026 | Horse Racing Industry
The 37th annual O’Brien Awards, celebrating top performers in Canadian harness racing, will be hosted in London, Ontario for the first time. The two-day event runs from January 31 to February 1 at the Western Fair District’s JARR Expo Center. Greg Blanchard, director...
