As it did in 2025, a Florida House of Representatives bill seeking to decouple racing and gaming licenses for Thoroughbred operators unsurprisingly passed its first committee.

J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the 2026 Lecomte (G3) at Fair Grounds.

The grade 1-placed, multiple grade 3 winner by Complexity will stand for $2,500.

Expressing concerns that it could not responsibly approve fair Northern California race dates amid unresolved legal, regulatory, and logistical issues, the CHRB agreed to reconvene next month to consider allocating race dates for several fairs.

As it did in 2025, a Florida House of Representatives bill seeking to decouple racing and gaming licenses for Thoroughbred operators unsurprisingly passed its first committee.

The recommended increases in breeder bonuses, presented at the Jan. 14 Maryland Racing Commission meeting by the Maryland Fund Advisory Committee, were passed for the period of Jan. 1-June 30. 

BCCA announced Jan. 14 that Libby Imperio is stepping down from her role as president of the board of directors, with Donald Little Jr. named as her successor.

Dual group 3 winner and group 2-placed Lastotchka headlines the Tattersalls Online January Sale, held Jan. 20-21. She is a daughter of the grade 1-winning sire Myboycharlie.

No money is expected to be available to creditors from the liquidation of Frankie Dettori’s companies, leaving the taxpayer out of pocket by more than £750,000.

Duncan will receive this award in recognition of remarkable achievements in horsemanship and for creating innovative ways to improve the human-equine relationship.