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The 2025 Japanese Thoroughbred rankings have been released, ranking the season's leading horses based on their performances. The list highlights the top earners and contenders for upcoming Grade‑1 races.

The following are the outcomes of the principal NAR dirt races held on January 21. Details include winning horses, jockeys, and race times.

The JRA has issued a short‑term jockey license to King, allowing him to ride in upcoming races. The license takes effect immediately and will remain valid for the specified period.

Access video replays and official results for all JRA graded races on the JRA website. The page provides links to each race’s footage and finishing order.

Trainer Horacio De Paz has entered three horses in this weekend’s Aqueduct stakes, with Stonewall Star tackling the $135,000 Interborough sprint for older fillies and mares over seven furlongs. Low Country Magic will contest the $135,000 Ladies race for the same division over nine furlongs.

Pierre Gasnier succeeded Georges Rimaud as manager of the Aga Khan’s French studs at the start of 2025, a role that could have seemed daunting. An eventful first year has made the position feel like a dream come true for him.

Hagyard Equine Medical Institute marked Founder’s Day on Feb. 5 with a formal sesquicentennial ceremony, launching a year‑long celebration of its 150‑year legacy. The institute announced a series of commemorative initiatives to honor the milestone.

The 2026 Southwest Stakes at Oaklawn Park offers a $1 million purse and 42 Kentucky Derby qualifying points, making it a crucial step for three‑year‑olds chasing the roses. This Grade‑3 event marks the comeback of Championship Racing and could reshape the Derby picture.

Bettor’s Delight, competing as Downers Delight, burst from the gate and stayed ahead to secure the Open Handicap at Bally’s Dover on Thursday. Wehadababyetzaboy and Primo Maschio rounded out the placings in second and third.

Five‑year‑old Aldebaranstilinski (Sebastian K Swe – Aldebaran Sky), bred and raised at Aldebaran Park, heads into the Jim McNeil Trotting Championship Final as the clear favourite after cruising to victory in both heat rounds, each over a 20‑metre handicap. The Listed $27,000 contest at Albion Park now looks set for the young champion to dominate.

At Hollywood Casino at The Meadows on Feb. 5, 39‑year‑old driver Ronnie Wrenn Jr. reached the 9,000‑win mark after starting the day with 8,997 victories and taking two of the first four events. He clinched the milestone in the meet’s sixth race.

Bought for $3,000 by Bruce Negus at the 2021 NZB Standardbred Weanling Sale, Misty Blue (Sweet Lou) vaulted her career earnings past $87,000 by winning the Amberly Cup at Rangiora. In the $25,000 feature, Hacksaw Ridge took first, Audacity was runner‑up, and Misty Blue, ridden by Sheree Tomlinson, finished third.

The weekend opens at Busan on Friday, Feb 6, featuring a nine‑race program from 11:15 to 17:55. Race 1 is a Class 6, 1200‑m Special Weight A for three‑year‑old maidens with a KRW 45 million purse, nine of the twelve horses debuting, and NICE MYEONGGA showing solid pace in two trials.

The new month launches with parallel Sunday meetings at Seoul (10 contests from 10:35 to 17:55) and Busan (7 contests from 11:25 to 16:55). Highlight: Super Ttangkong earned a solid fourth on its 1200‑metre debut on 27 December.

Saturday’s slate at Seoul runs from 10:35 to 17:55 with eleven contests. The first start is a Class 6, 1300‑m Special Weight A for three‑year‑old maidens worth KRW 45 million, featuring five first‑time starters; #9 Cowboy Socks, although green, still managed a solid fourth place.

A nine‑race program runs from 11:15 to 17:55, opening with a 1300‑metre Class 6 Special Weight A for three‑year‑old fillies offering KRW 45 million. Though the field is small, it’s highly competitive, featuring Dubai Seonmul, who finished second on his 1200‑metre debut.

Fact To File won the Irish Gold Cup at Leopardstown. Stablemate Galopin Des Champs, targeting a fourth successive victory, finished third.

Brighterdaysahead beat Lossiemouth in their Leopardstown rematch to claim the Irish Champion Hurdle on Sunday.

A huge, albeit delayed, thank‑you to our wonderful owners for the flood of sweets, cakes, biscuits, drinks and countless other gifts this season. Your generosity truly brightened our holidays.

Jonbon secured back-to-back victories in the Clarence House Chase at Ascot after favourite Il Etait Temps fell at the penultimate fence.

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 contribution supports the sanctuary’s ongoing animal‑rescue and rehabilitation efforts.

King Charles III and Queen Camilla’s historic May 27 visit to Ottawa for the throne speech featured the expected pomp of the British monarchy, highlighted by the RCMP’s ceremonial role and a tribute to Burmese.

Young farriers are gaining viral social‑media fame, with strength, skill, charisma and good looks becoming part of the job description. The trend shows farriery emerging as a popular influencer niche.

A mare nursing a foal on North Carolina’s Outer Banks had her head caught in a ladder rung, creating a bizarre sight. The incident quickly attracted local attention.