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Kopion, the Grade 1 La Brea Stakes winner, headlines the 2025 Santa Monica Stakes at Santa Anita Park. Trained by Richard Mandella, the Omaha Beach filly looks to build on her dominant return and cement her status as California’s top female sprinter.

Santa Monica Stakes 2025: Kopion Takes on Powerful Baffert’s Trio in a High-Stakes Sprint

HRC Team February 1, 2025

On Saturday, the Grade 2 Santa Monica Stakes at Santa Anita Park features a...

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Weekend of Stakes: 2025 Kentucky Derby Hopefuls Take the Spotlight

HRC Team February 1, 2025

The journey to the Kentucky Derby gains momentum this weekend with crucial prep races...

Fact To File clinched a thrilling victory in the John Durkan Memorial Punchestown Chase, showcasing resilience and precision to edge out Spillane’s Tower and solidify his status as the Cheltenham Gold Cup favorite.

Fact To File Secures Exciting 2024 John Durkan Chase Victory

HRC Team November 25, 2024

In a captivating display at Punchestown, Fact To File claimed victory in the John...

Skinner claims his first stakes victory in the Native Diver Stakes (G3) at Del Mar with a stunning come-from-behind performance. The Curlin colt secures a milestone win, defeating Tarantino and Mixto in an impressive display of resilience.

Skinner Claims First Stakes Victory in 2024 Native Diver at Del Mar

HRC Team November 25, 2024

Skinner, a son of Curlin trained by John Shirreffs for C R K Stable,...

Book’em Danno prepares for a pivotal run in the Cigar Mile Handicap as he eyes a potential Saudi Cup bid. The Grade 1-winning sprinter looks to prove his versatility and secure an invite to one of the world’s richest horse racing events.

Book’em Danno Eyes Saudi Cup Bid with 2024 Surprising Cigar Mile Entry

HRC Team November 25, 2024

Book’em Danno, the talented sprinter owned by Atlantic Six Racing, is gearing up for...

Two Sharp dazzles with a dominant gate-to-wire victory in the Grade 3 Chilukki Stakes at Churchill Downs, setting a record-breaking pace and securing her first stakes win by 5 3/4 lengths. A rising star to watch this season.

Two Sharp Dominates 2024 Chilukki Stakes in Record-Setting Style

HRC Team November 25, 2024

In just her fifth career start, Two Sharp delivered a dazzling performance in the...

Lagynos claims his first stakes victory in the Grade 3 Commonwealth Turf at Churchill Downs, setting a stakes record of 1:40.83. The 3-year-old colt's powerful late kick secured a $286,005 prize, adding to his consistent graded-stakes performances.

Brilliant Lagynos Dominates the 2024 Commonwealth Turf in Record Time

HRC Team November 25, 2024

Lagynos delivered a stellar performance in the Grade 3 Commonwealth Turf at Churchill Downs,...

Two Sharp dazzles with a dominant gate-to-wire victory in the Grade 3 Chilukki Stakes at Churchill Downs, setting a record-breaking pace and securing her first stakes win by 5 3/4 lengths. A rising star to watch this season.

Japan Cup 2024: Do Deuce Secures Emotional Victory

HRC Team November 25, 2024

The 2024 Japan Cup delivered a dramatic finish at the Tokyo Racecourse, with five-year-old...

Japan Cup Preview: Do Deuce taking the lead in Nakayama Racecourse

Japan Cup 2024: Full Lineup and Race Day Insights

HRC Team November 23, 2024

The Japan Cup, one of horse racing’s most prestigious international events, returns this Sunday...

Citizen Bull emerges as a leading contender for the 2025 Kentucky Derby, dominating the early points standings with impressive wins in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile and American Pharoah Stakes. Discover what sets this Bob Baffert-trained horse apart on the Derby trail.

2025 Kentucky Derby Prep Races: Top Horses in the Points Standings So Far

HRC Team November 15, 2024

With six months to go until the Kentucky Derby 2025, the early points standings...