by HorseMinute.com | Oct 28, 2025 | Horse Racing Industry
The 2025 Breeders’ Cup Classic at Del Mar Racetrack promises to be one of the most competitive and eagerly anticipated editions in recent memory, featuring a $7 million purse and a star-studded field. Morning-line favorite Sovereignty, trained by Bill Mott, enters as...
by HorseMinute.com | Oct 27, 2025 | Horse Racing Industry
Maryland Lottery players enjoyed a lucrative week from October 20-26, with total winnings exceeding $27.1 million across various games. A notable highlight was the virtual horse racing game Racetrax, where longshot horses with the longest odds (numbers 9 through 12)...
by HorseMinute.com | Oct 27, 2025 | Horse Racing Industry
Aidan O’Brien’s Ballydoyle stable continues to dominate the 2-year-old racing scene in Europe, highlighted by a 1-2-3 finish in the Group 1 William Hill Futurity Trophy at Doncaster and victories in two Group 1 races at Saint-Cloud, France. Standouts include...
by HorseMinute.com | Oct 26, 2025 | Horse Racing Industry
Wilson Family Stables’ Day One Starter, trained by Hall of Famer Shug McGaughey, is a leading contender in Saturday’s Listed $150,000 Nashua Stakes at Belmont Park. The Upstart colt impressed with a gate-to-wire maiden win in September, earning an 83 Beyer Speed...
by HorseMinute.com | Oct 26, 2025 | Horse Racing Industry
Winter racing returns to Turfway Park starting December 3, highlighted by the second annual synthetic championships on December 13, featuring four $250,000 stakes: the Holiday Cheer, Holiday Inaugural, My Charmer, and Prairie Bayou. The December schedule also...
by HorseMinute.com | Oct 25, 2025 | Horse Racing Industry
At Saint-Cloud on October 26, 24 British- and Irish-trained horses, including several from Aidan O’Brien’s Ballydoyle stable, are set to compete in six group races, featuring three Group 1 events. Among the standout 2-year-olds are Puerto Rico, a son of the late...
