by HorseMinute.com | Jan 25, 2026 | Horse Racing Industry
Jockey Cruz Mendez, a veteran Quarter Horse rider with over 1,184 wins since 2010, underwent spinal surgery following a severe spinal cord injury sustained in a fall at Los Alamitos on January 24. The accident occurred when the filly Imm Relentless, trained by Sergio...
by HorseMinute.com | Jan 25, 2026 | Horse Racing Industry
The racing incident report details several horses’ performances and incidents during the race. Notably, SPARKLING FELLOW (No. 2) faced some difficulty obtaining clear running between 500 and 300 meters but responded well once clear, finishing strongly alongside...
by HorseMinute.com | Jan 24, 2026 | Horse Racing Industry
Skippylongstocking, a 7-year-old horse trained by Saffie Joseph Jr. and ridden by Tyler Gaffalione, won the Grade 1 Pegasus World Cup Invitational at Gulfstream Park, overtaking stablemate and defending champion White Abarrio in the final stretch. Starting from post...
by HorseMinute.com | Jan 24, 2026 | Horse Racing Industry
The Ellerslie racecourse in Auckland successfully withstood over 100mm of rain ahead of the Karaka Millions meeting, showcasing the resilience of its newly laid StrathAyr track. After initial problems with horses slipping on the surface two years ago, significant...
by HorseMinute.com | Jan 24, 2026 | Horse Racing Industry
Sovereignty, a 3-year-old colt bred and owned by Godolphin and trained by Hall of Famer Bill Mott, was named Horse of the Year at the 2025 Eclipse Awards. The son of Into Mischief dominated the North American 3-year-old division with a 5-for-6 record, highlighted by...
by HorseMinute.com | Jan 23, 2026 | Horse Racing Industry
Daily Racing Form expert Mike Welsch provides his handicapping insights for the January 24 racing card at Gulfstream Park, highlighting his top selections and best bet. His standout pick is Coppola in the seventh race, who showed strong form in the Janus Stakes...
