Larry Smith won his 1,000th race as a trainer Feb. 20 when Come See About It raced to victory in the fourth race at Mahoning Valley Race Course.

In a landmark move for United States race wagering, Bet365 in Colorado is the first mobile platform to offer fixed-odds betting on horse racing side by side with its other sports offerings.

Jamie Haydon, president of Grayson Jockey Club Research Foundation, is adding the duty of deputy executive director of The Jockey Club, it was announced Feb. 21 by James Gagliano, president and chief operating officer of The Jockey Club.

Horses on track Feb. 21 at King Abdulaziz Racetrack, Riyadh preparing for the Saudi Cup Day Races, including Saudi Crown, Ushba Tesoro, Jasper Crone, and Byline. Courtesy Jockey Club of Saudi Arabia

Resolute Bloodstock purchases the 3-year-old daughter of Lookin At Lucky from Highgate Sales consignment. The total of 752 bidders sets a record for a Fasig-Tipton Digital Sale.

The multiple graded stakes winner and son of Curlin will enter stud at Stud Eternamente Rio, according to Turf Diario.

Porter on Pedigrees

Japanese contenders for Saudi Cup Day, including Crown Pride, Lemon Pop, Hearts Concerto, Remake, Forever Young, and Derma Sotogake school at the gate on February 20, 2024. Courtesy Jockey Club of Saudi Arabia

Racing Post’s Martin Stevens chats with Aidan O’Brien, who praises the achievements of standout young stallion Justify.  

The Kentucky Derby Museum began construction this month on its $1 million renovation to one of its iconic exhibits, Riders Up!, which is expected to open to the public April 12.