Podium, a leading global provider of trusted sports content and data solutions, announced Jan. 12 an international deal with Woodbine Racetrack aimed at bolstering the digital experience to fans.

As a boutique auction in which less than 200 horses are offered, The Saratoga Sale, Fasig-Tipton’s select yearling sale, does not always prove a reliable measure of interest in young Thoroughbreds. But in 2025 it assuredly would prove a harbinger.

Keeneland will kick off 2026 with the Horses of All Ages Sale Jan. 12-13 in Lexington. The sale, which spans over two days, features a catalog of 1,105 horses, including breeding stock, racing prospects, and short yearlings.

After winning the San Vicente Stakes (G2) at Santa Anita Park Jan. 10, So Happy carries a cherished pedigree line for breeder Leverett Miller to the top of the sport.

Returning to the place of her grade 1 success, buyers will have the opportunity to make Simply in Front part of their broodmare band at the Keeneland January Horses of All Ages Sale, Jan. 12.

One of Tampa Bay Downs’ most popular promotions, the “Live It Up Challenge” handicapping contest, begins Jan. 17 and runs through March 7.

The saddle jockey Ron Turcotte used aboard Secretariat in the sweep of the 1973 Triple Crown will be offered as part of an auction featuring the memorabilia collection of late Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay.

After finally breaking her maiden in her sixth attempt, Margarita Girl wasted no time becoming a graded stakes winner with a win in the $100,500 Las Flores Stakes (G3) at Santa Anita Park Jan. 11.

A heavy favorite, Queen Maxima earned her third graded triumph as she outgamed Princesa Moche to win the $102,000 Las Cienegas Stakes (G3T) at Santa Anita Park Jan. 11.

Epiphaneia was crowned as Champion 2-Year-Old Sire in Japan for 2025 after a close battle with Saturnalia with only about $175,165 separating the two.