Horsemen are advised against the use of bupivacaine in racehorses for several reasons.

The NYRA concluded its case seeking the suspension of Bob Baffert on Jan. 26 during the third day of an administrative hearing, and Baffert’s legal team jumped right into its case after its motion for a directed verdict was reserved for later ruling.

The closing session of the Ocala Breeders’ Sales Winter Mixed Sale Jan. 26 was capped by a short yearling colt by Destin, who topped the day’s bidding at $95,000 when selling to Rosewood Farm for local consignor Sue Vacek.

Del Mar Futurity (G1) winner Pinehurst is most accomplished in the San Vicente (G2) field.

In a New York courtroom Jan. 26, former harness racing trainer Ross Cohen surfaced on the stand as a key government witness against Dr. Seth Fishman, who is on trial on charges of conspiring to violate adulteration and misbranding laws.

Hall of Fame trainer Todd Pletcher will double up for the $150,000 Fred W. Hooper Stakes (G3) Jan. 29 at Gulfstream Park, opting to run both Fearless and Liam in the mile stakes for older horses.

The passing of a baton can be a figurative or literal experience. It actually happens in a track and field relay race. In a horse race, it’s a figurative event. One that could very well take place Jan. 29 at Gulfstream Park.

Total money generated from pari-mutuel wagering for the benefit of California Thoroughbred purses increased to $118.4 million in 2021 from $99.8 million in 2020, according to data released Jan. 26 by the Thoroughbred Owners of California.

Reigning Eclipse Award-winning trainer Brad Cox, horse-racing analyst Caton Bredar and State Rep. Matt Koch are this week’s featured guests on Kentucky Racing Spotlight presented by the Kentucky HBPA.

CHRB commissioners agreed in closed session to give their support and confidence to embattled equine medical director Dr. Jeff Blea, who is on administrative leave following a suspension of his veterinary license by the CA Veterinary Medical Board.