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Donnacha O'Brien doesn’t recall the exact details of his first Breeders’ Cup experience, but he vaguely remembers parading around the track in a cowboy hat—likely at the 2004 World Championship meet at Lone Star Park in Grand Prairie, Texas, when he was six years old. The story was published on Thoroughbred Daily News.

Juddmonte has retired Oasis Dream from stud duties after 23 seasons at Banstead Manor Stud. The Green Desert‑by‑Hope champion sprinter has sired elite performers including six‑time Group 1 winner Midday and champion sprinter Muhaarar.

Aidan O'Brien has cut his eight entries to three, led by G2 Futurity and Listed Dee Stakes winner Constitution River (Wootton Bassett). The G1 Qatar Prix du Jockey Club will run Sunday with a field of 16 for the €1.5 million prize.

The Thoroughbred Breeders’ Association of New Jersey’s proposal to sharply reduce cash awards for state breeders and owners was rejected by the New Jersey Racing Commission. The measure was presented alongside a disclosure that the TBA is facing a $200,000 budget shortfall.

With only five metropolitan meetings remaining, connections are giving their leading pacers and trotters a final polish as the 2026 Inter Dominion heats open in 35 days. The pacer trials have been especially striking, highlighted by Leap To Fame (Bettor’s Delight).

Thirty‑three‑year‑old Antti Ruokonen, a Finland‑born rider who honed his skills in Sweden’s top trotting circuit before moving to Australia six years ago, is ready to step out of the supporting role. He’s targeting a feature race at Wagga this Saturday night.

Guided by Bailey McDonough, Double Lou (by Sweet Lou) broke away at the start, posting a 1:53.9 mile rate and a blistering 26.2‑second final quarter. It was the gelding’s first trial since finishing third in the Riverina Championships.

Veteran trotting trainer Anton Golino has established a permanent operation at Pheasants Nest near Menangle Park, anchoring his presence in the Macarthur region. The mastermind behind Callmethebreeze, Im Ready Jet and Revelstoke has amassed 32 Group 1 wins and 495 victories overall.

More than 27,000 fans filled Seoul’s track for a ten‑race card, ending with a 1,200‑metre Class 2 sprint where Flying Day earned her sixth win from 14 starts, narrowly beating Nice Force. Earlier races produced victories for Roshe and Knicks Go.

The star gelding reinforced his reign as Korea’s top racehorse by comfortably winning the 1,800‑metre Busan Mayor’s Cup (G2), leaving all challengers far behind in the Stayer Series finale. The dominant display has fans speculating about his next big target.

The 1800‑metre G2 clash pits the nation’s highest‑rated horse, Clean One—winner of the Grand Prix Stakes and Herald Business—against rivals Success Baekpa, Speed Young and Global Hit. It serves as the concluding leg of the Korean Stayer Series.

The series wraps up this Sunday at Busan as Clean One re‑enters the fray to meet challengers such as Success Baekpa, Speed Young and Global Hit in the 1,800‑meter Mayor’s Cup (G2). The program includes seven Busan races from 11:25 to 16:55 and ten Seoul races beginning at 10:35.

Item looks a serious Derby contender after extending his unbeaten run with a Dante Stakes win at York.

True Love stormed to victory in the 1,000 Guineas at Newmarket. The win gave legendary Irish trainer Aidan O'Brien his eighth Classic triumph with a filly.

Golden Tempo came from the back of the field to win a thrilling Kentucky Derby, making Cherie DeVaux the first female trainer to claim the victory.

Twenty‑year‑old jockey Billy Loughnane rides Bow Echo to his first Classic win in the 2,000 Guineas at Newmarket. It marks his debut Classic victory.

Robinson Outreach at RiverCross Ranch in Springbank, Alberta, received a special gift – a bay gelding named Cheyene – from Helping Alberta Wildies Society. Cheyene, rescued from a campground near Sundre four years ago, will now enjoy a permanent home at the ranch.

Academy Award® nominee Josh Brolin, a lifelong horseman with deep roots in the American West, will narrate the IMAX®/Giant Screen documentary *Horse Power*. The film, produced with American Wild Horse Conservation, celebrates wild horses.

To mark Pet Fire Safety Day on July 15, First Onsite Property Restoration pledged a $10,000 matching donation for rescued animals and recovery work at Happy Days Sanctuary in Stevensville, Ontario. The donation supports the sanctuary’s ongoing efforts.

King Charles III and Queen Camilla visited Ottawa on May 27 to deliver the throne speech, featuring the ceremonial pomp typical of the British monarchy. The RCMP played a central role in the ceremony and paid tribute to the horse Burmese.