by HorseMinute.com | Jan 30, 2026 | Horse Racing Industry
Despite some cancellations reducing Saturday’s wagering options, quality races remain, highlighted by the Megahertz Stakes at Santa Anita Park featuring nine competitive turf fillies running a mile on firm ground. The race is expected to have a moderate pace...
by HorseMinute.com | Jan 30, 2026 | Horse Racing Industry
The Road to the 2026 Kentucky Derby continues on Saturday, January 31st, with key prep races offering qualifying points for the May 2 Derby. The highlight is the 2026 Holy Bull Stakes (G3) at Gulfstream Park in Hallandale Beach, Florida, awarding points on a...
by HorseMinute.com | Jan 29, 2026 | Horse Racing Industry
The article presents the consensus horse racing picks for Santa Anita thoroughbred races on Friday, January 30, 2026, compiled from expert handicappers Bob Mieszerski, Eddie Wilson, Kevin Modesti, and Mark Ratzky. For those having trouble viewing the picks on mobile...
by HorseMinute.com | Jan 29, 2026 | Horse Racing Industry
The Jockey Club will increase its prize money to over £61 million in 2026, marking a £3 million rise from 2025, with a strong focus on enhancing top-tier and developmental races. The majority of the additional funds—£1.375 million—will be allocated to the Epsom Derby...
by HorseMinute.com | Jan 29, 2026 | Horse Racing Industry
Western Australia’s leading trainers Grant and Alana Williams have been charged by Racing WA stewards for bringing a horse, Starry Heights, to the races with a prohibited substance—Ritalinic Acid, a metabolite of the ADHD medication Ritalin—found in its system. The...
by HorseMinute.com | Jan 28, 2026 | Horse Racing Industry
Daily Racing Form expert Mike Welsch provides his handicapping insights for the Gulfstream Park racing card on Thursday, January 29, highlighting his top picks and projected finishers for each race. His best bet is Ashima in the ninth race, who is dropping into a...
