Wandering Eyes

The Maryland Stadium Authority announced Jan. 21 a tentative agreement to acquire Laurel Park from The Stronach Group, positioning Laurel as Maryland's primary year-round training center while Pimlico becomes the focus for racing in the state.View the full article

Daylight, a winner of the G3 Prix de Cabourg, will visit Siyouni this year, Jour de Galop reported on Wednesday. Also runner-up in the G1 Cheveley Park Stakes and third in the G1 Prix Morny, the daughter of Earthlight raced for Gousserie Racing and Sandrine Gavrois. A consistent performer, she accrued five other placings at stakes level. Bred by Haras du Cadran and Pieter Van Belle, Daylight was originally an €85,000 Arqana August yearling buy. In 2024, she was a €2.1-million buy-back at the Arqana Vente d'Elevage when offered by Haras de Beaumont. Last year, she was bought back at the same sale for €780,000. Listed heroine Kaadi (Soldier's Call) has also been retired and will visit Haras de Beaumont stallion Sealiway. The Gousserie racing colourbearer ran second in the G3 Prix d'Arenberg and nine other stakes. Kelly Burke paid €52,000 for the Brian Miller-bred filly out of the Tattersalls Ireland September yearling sale. She was sold on to Yellow Agency for €100,000 at the 2024 Arc Sale. The post Group Winner Daylight To Visit Siyouni appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Under the leadership of Rich Mendez, Morplay Racing has come a long way in a short time. The Morplay team, which also includes Mendez's son, Josh, Randy Hartley, and Dean DeRenzo, and started up in 2023, has already won at the highest levels with Shisospicy (Mitole) and got a taste of Derby Fever when it won the 2024 GIII Sam F. Davis Stakes with No More Time (Not This Time). Morplay will look to add to its accomplishments when sends out its most recent acquisition, Brotha Keny (Mo Town), in Saturday's GI Pegasus World Cup Invitational. To talk about Shisospicy, the Pegasus, how he got started in the business, and other topics, Mendez joined the group for this week's TDN Writers' Room Podcast presented by Keeneland. He was the Gainesway Guest of the Week. Before he got into racing, Mendez was the co-founder and CEO of Rich Music, which specialized in Latino artists. His success in the music business gave him the opportunity to get involved in racing, which was something he said he had always wanted to do. “I lived in Brooklyn, New York, and I always watched the races on TV and always loved them,” Mendez said. “Plus, my uncle was a jockey. His name is Victor Sanchez. I always admired the athletic side of the horses and the competition, and always dreamt about maybe owning a horse. I had no idea or knew anything about it. It was a crazy dream. But with our record label becoming successful, I was able to start acquiring a couple of horses here and there without knowing absolutely anything. I met up with Harley and DeRenzo and we purchased a couple of horses and we started the process. It's a game of luck, right? But it's also a game where if you don't have the right team and right people around you, you can drown very quickly.” They paid just $40,000 for No More Time, who is an Iowa-bred, at the Keeneland September sale. After finishing second in the GIII Tampa Bay Derby, he seemed to be on his way to the GI Kentucky Derby, but was injured and never ran again. That disappointment didn't last long, as Shisospicy became the stable's star. A sensational turf sprinter, she's 5-for-6 with four stakes wins on the grass. Her crowning achievement was the win in last year's GI Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint. When asked what it felt like to win a Breeders' Cup race, Mendez said, “Someone interviewed me afterwards and they said, 'What does it feel like?' We were nominated for Grammys, The Billboard Music Awards, things like that. But that experience, that rush of watching her and having my son next to me, and my son-in-law, my grandkids, and my wife behind me, that was something that I'll cherish forever. That's because I know how hard it is to get there, much less win it. I watch it and I still get a little emotional myself. It's an unbelievable feeling. It's something that I hope my little ones, my little grandkids, will remember for the rest of their lives. And now in this digital world, they'll be able to pull it up one day and see Papa and the family with an experience like this.” Shisospicy will soon embark for Saudi Arabia, where she will compete in the G2 1351 Turf Sprint on Feb. 14. Mendez said he was not sure whether or not she will stay in the Middle East for the G1 Al Quoz Sprint in Dubai. Much of Morplay's success has come with Jose D'Angelo, who is among the hottest young trainers in the country. Mendez acknowledged that D'Angelo has become a big part of his team. “I got a lot of comments from people saying we should spread our risk,” Mendez said. “They said to put horses here with this trainer and with that trainer. There was something about Jose. I love the underdog, right? And I remember meeting him for the first time. I was sitting in 10 Palms at Gulfstream and there was a knock on the window. Jose knew of my work in the music business and he wanted to introduce himself. I came away from that thinking he's young and talented and I wanted to give him a chance. I decided that with every horse where I owned at least 50 percent or more, I would give them to Jose. It's been amazing. I've got a great relationship with him. He communicates with me really, really well. His fire is the same fire that we have.” The “Fastest Horse of the Week” was Usually Wrong (Lookin at Lucky), who earned a 104 Beyer figure when winning the Duncan F. Kenner Stakes at the Fair Grounds. The Fastest Horse of the Week segment is sponsored by WinStar, which stands the red-hot sire Constitution. Elsewhere on the podcast, which is also sponsored by the PHBA, 1/ST TV, and West Point Thoroughbreds, Randy Moss, Bill Finley and Zoe Cadman discussed the situation at Santa Anita, where the track installed 26 machines that are similar to Historical Horse Racing machines only to have them confiscated by local authorities. Cadman expressed a strong opinion that Santa Anita will ultimately win after what figures to be a long court battle. The group went over last week's GIII Lecomte Stakes, where trainer Cherie DeVaux finished one-two with the pair of Golden Tempo (Curlin) and Mesquite (Union Rags). The latest news out of the Mike Repole camp-that he was filing a wide-ranging lawsuit that involves several of the sport's most important organizations was still another topic of discussion. Click here to watch the podcast or click here to listen. The post Morplay Racing’s Rich Mendez Joins The TDN Writers’ Room Podcast Presented By Keeneland appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

As Chad Brown aims for his second straight victory in the $1 million Pegasus World Cup Turf Invitational Stakes (G1T), the trainer will turn to multiple grade 1 winner Program Trading in the race for older horses Jan. 24 at Gulfstream Park.View the full article

There's not a whole lot of guesswork when it comes to putting together a Top 12 list for this year's GI Kentucky Derby. Ted Noffey (Into Mischief) is clearly Number One, and finding a list of quality horses to slot in behind him isn't that difficult. If only compiling a similar list for the Kentucky Oaks was that easy. The 3-year-old filly set has begun the new year without a clear leader, and many who will make this list have to prove more. It's also early…very early. That means there's little doubt that the Oaks picture will change quite a bit between now and the first Friday in May. 1) ZANY (American Pharoah–Mo' Green, by Uncle Mo) O-Repole Stable; B-D.J. Stable (Ky); T-Todd Pletcher. Sales history: $350,000 yrl '24 FTSAR. Lifetime Record: GSW, 2-2-0-0, $161,500. Last Start: Won Dec. 6 GII Demoiselle Stakes. Kentucky Oaks Points: 10. Sire American Pharoah has become best known for his success with turf runners. But in this $350,000 Fasig-Tipton Saratoga purchase, the 2015 Triple Crown winner could have one of his first breakout stars on the dirt. She began her career in a Nov. 2 maiden race at Gulfstream, an unusual starting point considering that trainer Todd Pletcher doesn't usually gear up his top horses in Florida before the “Championship Meet.” But she left little doubt that day that she can run. Running off the screen, she won by 6 1/2 lengths. Pletcher then sent her to the GII Demoiselle, where she romped by 8 1/2 lengths while earning a solid Beyer of 89. Pletcher is a big fan of the Demoiselle. He's won it eight times, and two of those winners, Ashado (Saint Ballado) and Malathaat (Curlin), came back to win the Oaks the following year. Pletcher reports that Zany will make her next start in the Feb. 7 Suncoast Stakes at Tampa Bay Downs. 2) EXPLORA (Blame–Collections Choice, by Bernardini) O-Michael Pegram, Karl Watson & Paul Weitman; B-Mesingw Farm (Ky); T-Bob Baffert. Sales History: $22,000 yrl '24 KEESEP; $350,000 2yo '25 FTMMAY. 'TDN Rising Star, presented by Hagyard.' Lifetime Record: GSW & MGISP, 5-3-2-0, $628,000. Last Start: Won Jan. 10 Santa Ynez Stakes. Kentucky Oaks Points: 35. This filly was purchased for $350,000 at the Fasig-Tipton Midlantic 2-Year-Olds in Training Sale in 2025, and she has loads of talent. After winning for the first time around two turns in the GII Oak Leaf Stakes, she turned in a big effort to finish second in the GI Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies. Surprisingly, she made her 2026 debut in the Santa Ynez Stakes on Jan. 10 at Santa Anita, which is a seven-furlong race. Not sure why trainer Bob Baffert decided to turn her back in distance, but the Hall of Famer must have had a good reason. 3) SUPER CORREDORA (Gun Runner–Super Simple, by Super Saver) O-Spartan Equine Racing LLC, West Point Thoroughbreds, Robert Gardiner & Michael Olszewki; B-Woodford Thoroughbreds (Ky); T-John Sadler. Sales History: $400,000 yrl '24 KEESEP. Lifetime Record: GISW, 4-2-1-0, $1,093,600. Last Start: Won Oct. 31 GI Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies. Kentucky Oaks Points: 30. This filly will likely be named the 2025 2-Year-Old Filly Champion off her somewhat surprising win in the GI Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies. But she still has more to prove. She was 8-1 in that race, and she took three starts to break her maiden. She ran a respectable 84 Beyer in the Breeders' Cup, but there are others who are faster. She will make her 3-year-old debut in the Feb. 8 GIII Las Virgenes Stakes at Santa Anita. 4) MYTHICAL (St Patrick's Day–Lailoni, by Brethren) O/B-Arindel (Fl); T-Jorge Delgado. Lifetime Record: GSW, 6-5-0-0, $540,750. Last Start: Won Nov. 29 My Dear Girl Stakes. Kentucky Oaks Points: 0. Don't dismiss this filly because she has had some of her biggest wins against fellow Florida-breds. She started off the year sprinting and was sensational. Her 93 Beyer number, which she received in her win in the Tremont Stakes against males, was the fastest number turned in by any 2-year-old filly in 2025. But the race in which she looked like a serious Oaks contender was the FTBOA Florida Sire My Dear Girl Stakes. In her first and only test around two turns, she had no problem with the distance. She will start next against open company in the GIII Forward Gal Stakes, a seven-furlong race on Jan. 31 at Gulfstream. 5) DAZZLING DAME (Girvin–Awesome Dama, by Corinthian) O-Respect the Valleys LLC; B-Maria M Haire (Md); T-Brittany T Russell. Sales History: $50,000 RNA wnlg '23 KEENOV: $65,000 yrl '24 OBSWIN; $45,000 2yo '25 OBSMAR. Lifetime Record: MSW, 5-4-0-0, $240,525. Last Start: Won Jan. 3 Busanda Stakes. Kentucky Oaks Points: 22. It's not often that the Busanda Stakes produces a legitimate candidate for the Kentucky Oaks, but Dazzling Dame is just that. The Maryland-bred, who is trained by Brittany Russell, romped by 11 1/2 lengths in the race at Aqueduct and ran a 91 Beyer. That's the best Beyer figure run so far this year by any 3-year-old filly. In her only try in a graded stakes, she didn't show much when fourth in the GIII Pocahontas Stakes at Churchill Downs, but she appears to have improved considerably since then. Obviously, she still needs to prove herself against tougher foes. Russell reports that Dazzling Dame may go next in the Mar. 14 Virginia Oaks at Colonial Downs. 6) TOMMY JO (Into Mischief–Mother Mother, by Pioneerof the Nile) O/B-Spendthrift Farm (Ky); T-Todd Pletcher. 'TDN Rising Star, presented by Hagyard.' Lifetime Record: MGISW, 4-3-0-0, $677,963. Last Start: 5th GI Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies Oct. 31. Kentucky Oaks Points: 13. The mystery filly of 2025 was Tommy Jo, who was so impressive when winning the GI Spinaway Stakes by 6 1/2 lengths for the team of Todd Pletcher and Spendthrift Farm. She was then placed first through disqualification in the GI Alcibiades Stakes, but wasn't nearly as visually impressive that day. Up next was the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies, where she never seriously threatened on her way to a fifth-place finish. The question is whether or not she can reclaim the form that she displayed in the Spinaway. She is back with Pletcher at Palm Beach Downs and is expected to make her 2026 debut in the Forward Gal. 7) TAKEN BY THE WIND (Rock Your World–Up for Grabs, by First Samurai) O-Magdalena Racing, Terry Bradshaw, Graham Leveston, Raasi Stable; B-Courtney L. Meagher (Fl); T-Kenneth G McPeek. Sales History: $70,000 yrl '24 FTKJUL; $20,000 yrl '24 FTKOCT. Lifetime Record: GSW, 3-3-0-0, $270,710. Last Start: Won Jan. 17 Silverbulletday Stakes. Kentucky Oaks Points: 30. Co-owned by NFL Hall of Famer Terry Bradshaw, Taken by the Wind has done nothing wrong. She's for 3-for-3, won the Pocahontas, and is coming off a win in one of the year's first important preps for the Oaks, the Silverbulletday Stakes. She only won that race by a neck, but trainer Kenny McPeek, who has campaigned some terrific fillies in recent years, is very high on her. The reason why she missed the Breeders' Cup is because she was on the vet's list at the time, something that didn't sit well with McPeek. Taken by the Wind will likely run next in the GII Fair Grounds Oaks on Mar. 21 or the GII Fantasy Stakes, which will be run on Mar. 27 at Oaklawn Park. Taken By the Wind | Sarah Andrew 8) PERCY'S BAR (Upstart–Honestly Deb, by Super Saver) O-Hat Creek Racing; B-Brereton C Jones (Ky); T-Ben Colebrook. Sales History: $52,000 yrl '24 KEESEP. 'TDN Rising Star, presented by Hagyard.' Lifetime Record: SW & MGISP, 5-2-2-1, $555,933. Last Start: 3rd GI Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies Oct. 31. Kentucky Oaks Points: 14. Though only a $52,000 Keeneland September purchase, this filly by Upstart has some class. She crossed the wire first in the Alcibiades, only to be disqualified for bumping Tommy Jo. She then came back with a creditable third-place finish in the Juvenile Fillies. Her Breeders' Cup race is better than it looks, as she was body checked near the top of the stretch and hit the rail, losing momentum. Trainer Ben Colebrook reports he would like to give his filly two starts before the Oaks, with her final prep coming in the GI Ashland Stakes Apr. 3 at Keeneland. 9) HIT PARADE (Street Sense–Wedding Band, by Candy Ride {Arg}) O-Gary and Mary West; B-Gary and Mary West Stables Inc. (Ky); T-Brad H Cox. Lifetime Record: SW, 4-3-0-1, $147,980. Last Start: Won Dec. 20 Untapable Stakes. Kentucky Oaks Points: 10. But, of course, Brad Cox has a filly on the road to the Kentucky Oaks. Hit Parade started off slowly, finishing a distant third in her debut at Horseshoe Indianapolis in a maiden race on the turf. But once Cox shifted her to main track races, she has never looked back. She's won three straight, including the Untapable Stakes. She's being pointed to the Jan. 31 Martha Washington Stakes at Oaklawn. 10) BELLA BALLERINA (Street Sense–Pretty City Dancer, by Tapit) O/B-Godolphin (Ky); T-Brendan P Walsh. Lifetime Record: GSW, 2-2-0-0, $301,525. 'TDN Rising Star, presented by Hagyard.' Last Start: Won Nov. 29 GII Golden Rod Stakes. Kentucky Oaks Points: 10. A Godolphin homebred trained by Brendan Walsh, she's lightly race, having started only twice. Her last outing resulted in a win in the GII Golden Rod Stakes at Churchill. Of some concern is the fact that in that race, which was her first around two turns, she had a 3 1/2-length lead at the eighth pole and wound up winning by just a half-length. She has been working regularly at the Fair Grounds while awaiting her 3-year-old debut which is expected to be in the GII Rachel Alexandra Stakes on Feb. 14 at the Fair Grounds. The post The Kentucky Oaks TDN Top 10 for Jan. 21: It’s Anybody’s Race appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Baffert looks to score for a record sixth time in the La Canada Stakes (G3) at Santa Anita Park with three of the six horses entered.View the full article

A full field made up largely of American-bred colts, tackles the UAE Two Thousand Guineas (G3) on Fashion Friday Jan. 23 at Meydan Racecourse, a race leading to the UAE Derby (G2) and potentially the Kentucky Derby (G1).View the full article

Turf Paradise will celebrate its 70th anniversary with a fun, family-friendly celebration Jan. 24, inviting fans of all ages to enjoy a full day of racing, entertainment, and special anniversary experiences. View the full article

Like the other Pegasus World Cup races Jan. 24 at Gulfstream Park, the $500,000 Pegasus World Cup Filly and Mare Turf Invitational Stakes (G2T) is overflowing with entries. A dozen competitors are entered, plus two also-eligibles.View the full article

A winter storm with the potential to bring significant snowfall and arctic temperatures is expected in the New York metropolitan area Jan. 25.View the full article

Tony O'Callaghan, David Redvers and Joe Foley have led the tributes to Collegelands Stud's Ciara Eglington, who died following a short illness on Tuesday. She was 59. Along with her husband Austin Lyons, Eglington churned out a hatful of smart horses from her County Meath base, headed by American Grade I winner Watsdachances. The Group 1-placed Aloha Star was another smart performer that flew that flag for Eglington's operation. O'Callaghan said, “A very good consignor, she was also a very good person and was extremely popular around the sales. We would have been big fans of her and it's very sad news. Ciara was very well regarded and we did a lot of business with her down through the years. She always had her horses turned out well and they looked great. We have known her for a long time and she got a big plus from us. I saw her two months ago and she looked great so it's very sad.” Redvers echoed O'Callaghan's sentiments and revealed how he always looked forward to seeing Eglington's Collegelands Stud draft at Barn A during the foal sales at Goffs. A deep appreciation for the job that she did in turning out her foals led to Redvers supporting her with mares, from which the pair's relationship flourished. “It's absolutely shocking news,” Redvers said. “I actually bought a foal from her in November – have bought quite a few from her down through the years – and she always produced them exceptionally well. She was such a good breeder and presented her stock so well, we actually sent her some mares as a result. She was just a very unassuming person who went about her business quietly but did it supremely well. I feel that she will be very much missed, not least by everyone who frequented Goffs, because she was always one of the first people that you would see in Barn A there. She was a proper horsewoman.” Meanwhile, Foley simply described Eglington as one of his favourite people on the sales circuit and offered up a genuinely emotional tribute to the late breeder and consignor. He said, “She was one of my favourite people in the whole game. A lovely person. Ciara had a great interest in sport, culture and was a great skier – she went skiing every year. Just a lovely person who did her job very well. One of the nicest people you would meet on the bloodstock circuit.” Funeral details are as follows: reposing at William Ryan & Sons Funeral Home, Church St., Kilcock (W23 XC90 – entrance at Books & Gifts) on Friday from 4pm to 7pm. A celebration of Ciara's life will take place on Saturday at 12:30pm in the Temple at Newlands Cross Crematorium followed by cremation. The post Death Of Respected Breeder And ‘Proper Horsewoman’ Ciara Eglington At 59 appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Multiple group winner Lastotchka (Myboycharlie) topped the Tattersalls Online January Sale at 60,000gns when selling to Capucines Bloodstock. Sold as lot 59 from Ronald Rauscher's consignment, the seven-year-old mare is a winner of the G3 Prix Gladiateur and G3 Prix Belle de Nuit. Jean-Daniel Manceau of Capucines Bloodstock said, “She has been purchased by Capucines Bloodstock in a new partnership including a few regular breeders from Haras des Capucines. We really liked this mare's profile and we had the chance to inspect her before bidding. She is a nice, well-made filly with a really good walk. She was consistent on the turf and a multiple Group winner so it was a great opportunity. We think she was really good value at this price and we were delighted to buy her.” Leading the broodmares on offer was 50,000gns purchase Hotaugustnight (Camelot) (lot 83) in foal to Pinatubo. Sold to Kong Bloodstock, the six-year-old mare is a sister to the stakes-placed Deira Mile (Camelot), fourth in the G1 Epsom Derby. The Glanvilles Stud-consigned daughter of the multiple stakes-placed Fastnet Mist (Fastnet Rock) is also related to Derby runner-up Ambiente Friendly (Gleneagles). Equaling the price of Hotaugustnight was lot 42, Charlus (Churchill), who was sold to D P O'Dwyer Bloodstock. Part of the Closutton Stables draft, the stakes-placed five-year-old gelding has three wins on the Flat and a hurdle win to his name so far. “Charlus was purchased for an existing group of owners and hopefully he can contest at Cheltenham or Aintree this year,” said O'Dwyer. “They could put him away and try him over fences next year but there will also be options for him on the Flat. He is going to give this syndicate a lot of fun and a few days out. He was sourced from a good yard and goes to another good yard in Dan Skelton's.” A breeding right in Space Blues (lot 102) brought 32,000gns from Hurworth Bloodstock. The stallion is already a Group 1 sire after the victory of Power Blue in the Phoenix Stakes. Of the 96 lots offered, 53 sold (55%) for a gross of 438,200gns. The average was 8,268gns and the median was 2,600gns. The post Lastotchka Makes 60k Gns At Tattersalls Online January Sale appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

With winter weather on the way, the New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) will move the live racing program scheduled for Sunday, January 25 at Aqueduct Racetrack to Wednesday, January 28, pending approval from the New York State Gaming Commission (NYSGC), the organization announced Wednesday. In a press release, NYRA says, “due to a winter storm with the potential to bring significant snowfall and arctic temperatures to the New York metropolitan area on Sunday, NYRA, the New York Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association (NYTHA) and New York Thoroughbred Breeders, Inc. (NYTB) have requested formal approval from the NYSGC to conduct live racing on January 28 at Aqueduct.” Races originally offered for Sunday, January 25, will be re-offered for Wednesday, January 28, with entries to be taken on Thursday, January 22. The post Citing Weather, NYRA Pushes Aqueduct’s Sunday Card To Following Wednesday appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Every week, the TDN posts a roundup of the relevant Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act (HISA) related rulings from around the country. The following rulings were reported on HISA's “rulings” portal and through the Horseracing Integrity and Welfare Unit's (HIWU) “pending” and “resolved” cases portals. Resolved ADMC Violations Dates: 01/15/2026 Licensee: Charles Frock, trainer Penalty: 7-day period of Ineligibility for Covered Person, beginning on January 16, 2026; Disqualification of Covered Horse's Race results, including forfeiture of all purses and other compensation, prizes, trophies, points, and rankings and repayment or surrender (as applicable); a fine of $1,000; imposition of 2 Penalty Points. Admission. Explainer: Medication violation for the presence of Gabapentin—a class B controlled substance—in a sample taken from Bond's Belle, who finished second at Laurel Park on 11/16/25. Pending ADMC Violations 1/21/2026, Johanna Urieta, trainer: Pending medication violation for the presence of Methocarbamol–a class C controlled substance–in a sample taken from Ready for Action, who finished tenth at Mahoning Valley on 12/8/25. 1/21/2026, Mike Maker, trainer: Pending medication violation for the presence of Tramadol–a class B controlled substance–in a sample taken from A Lilac Rolla, who finished fourth at Churchill Downs on 11/8/25. 1/20/2026, Andrew Harris, trainer: Pending vets' list medication violation for the presence of Glycopyrrolate–a class C controlled substance–in a sample taken from Constant Conflict on 12/15/25. 1/20/2026, Amador Sanchez, trainer: Pending medication violation for the presence of Methocarbamol–a class C controlled substance—in a sample taken from More Than Glory, who finished second at Gulfstream Park on 12/13/25. 1/20/2026, Guadalupe Guerrero, trainer: Pending out-of-competition medication violation for the presence of Testosterone–a banned substance–in a sample taken from Rock Me gently on 8/22/25; and pending medication violation for the presence of Testosterone–a banned substance–in a sample taken from Silver City Kitty, who finished second at Parx Racing on 9/15/25. 1/16/2026, Hernan Parra, trainer: Pending medication violation for the presence of Dexamethasone–a class C controlled substance–in a sample taken from Nadir Han, who finished eighth at Gulfstream Park on 12/13/25. 1/16/2026, James Dimmett, trainer: Pending medication violation for the presence of Caffeine—a class B controlled substance—in a sample taken from Woods Hole, who finished sixth at Belterra Park on 10/1/25. Violations of Crop Rule Santa Anita Park Juan Hernandez–violation date January 20; $500 fine, two-day suspension Diego Herrera –violation date January 20; $500 fine, one-day suspension The post National Weekly Rulings: January 16-21 appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

5. CINISTER CIX, TP, 1/16-6th, 6 furlongs Beyer Speed Figure-83 (2nd) (c, 4, by Curlin–Auntjenn, by Uncle Mo) O-Bartolome Mafla Herrera. B-Breffni Farm. T-Shane Sands. J-Walter Rodriguez. Privately purchased from the breeder after a half-dozen mostly uninspiring starts, the Curlin filly ran a career-best Beyer and appears to be just coming around. The pedigree is solid: dam Auntjenn was twice stakes-placed, five times ran Beyers between 81 and 83 for Brad Cox, and out of four foals to race has also produced GSW Petulante ($254k) and SW The Donegal Clan ($276k). 4. TAP ME A SONG, TP, 1/16-6th, 6 furlongs Beyer Speed Figure-84 (g, 4, by Tapiture–Gwithian, by Street Sense) O-Cowboys and Razorbacks Racing Stables. B-Clark Brewster (Ky). T-Carlos Santamaria. J-Gabriel Saez. It took 10 starts to break his maiden, but a rail run and switch to Tapeta unlocked sharp improvement and a new top in the Beyer department. Unraced dam Gwithian is a half-sister to former Coolmore runner Solomini (Curlin), a Grade I winner at two who went on to run in Justify's 2018 Kentucky Derby and is now standing stud in New York. 3. RUNNING WITH CHAOS, SA, 1/18-6th, 6 1/2 furlongs Beyer Speed Figure-84 (g, 4, by Khozan–House Money, by Wildcat Heir) O-Eduardo Bernal, Larry Buckendorf and Jeffrey Lambert. B-Woodford Thoroughbreds (Ky). T-Bob Hess Jr. J-Edwin Maldonado. In a four-horse field against a couple of favorites who had run 92 Beyers, he dueled them into submission with a half in :44.04 then emerged the clear survivor. Nothing jumps off the pedigree page (thus his $50k OBS 2023 yearling price), but in three starts he now has a Beyer progression of 77-81-84. 2. TROUBLE CALLING, FG, 1/17-6th, 6 furlongs Beyer Speed Figure-86 (2nd) (c, 3, by Dialed In–Into Trouble, by Into Mischief) O/B-Donamire Farm (Ky). T-Greg Foley. J-Luis Saez. In the week's fastest maiden race, he more than held his own against Knock It Off (below), battling for the lead from the outset and giving way only grudgingly to finish eight lengths clear of third. The Donamire genes are there: dam Into Trouble took the Arlington-Washington Lassie and has produced Grade I winner Troubleshooting (Not This Time, $1.7 million thanks to Kentucky Downs) and SW Big Trouble (Kantharos) – both turf sprinters, so the green may be a future option. 1. KNOCK IT OFF, FG, 1/17-6th, 6 furlongs Beyer Speed Figure-89 (c, 3, by Vekoma-Bodie's Flight, by Bodemeister) O-Kirk & Judy Robison. B-Deann & Greg Baer (Ind). T-Steve Asmussen. J-Paco Lopez. Bought as a weaning for $18k then pinhooked as a yearling for $150k, the Indiana-bred made a splashy debut at Fair Grounds – leading throughout in 1:09.47 for a Beyer eight points faster than the Lecomte Stakes later on the card. He's a colt to watch, at least in the 3-year-old sprint division. The Robisons are best known as the owners of sprint sensation Jackie's Warrior, while the Baers are perennial leading breeders in Indiana. The post Five Fastest Maidens: January 12-19 appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article