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The Culture of Cruelty: When “Tradition” Becomes a Shield for the Indefensible

POSTED: January 26, 2026

Stand down, no shot In my previous column, I asked a simple, uncomfortable question: “It’s all about the horse, but what about the cock?” At...

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SKIPPYLONGSTOCKING WINS $3M PEGASUS WORLD CUP (G1) ON FOURTH TRY

POSTED: January 25, 2026

Gafflione leads Skippylongstocking to the front for his first Grade 1 victory, Coglianese Photo Gulfstream Park Press HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – The fourth time was the...

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Road to the BCBC: Week 10

POSTED: January 23, 2026

Kevin Gazzale We are moving on to week 9 of attempting to qualify for the BCBC through feeder tournaments. I had a dream last night...

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Reigning Supreme Sovereignty is Best of his Generation 

POSTED: January 23, 2026

Sovereignty walking to the winner's circle at the Kentucky Derby. (Jenny Doyle/Past The Wire) Ben Baugh PALM BEACH, FL – If there was ever a...

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Apple Blossom Handicap Added to 2026 Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series

POSTED: January 22, 2026

Apple Blossom added to BC Challenge Series, Belmont Photo Breeders’ Cup Press LEXINGTON, Ky. & HOT SPRINGS, Ark. – The $1.25 million Apple Blossom Handicap...

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The Great Contraction: A Macro-Analysis of U.S. Horse Racing

POSTED: January 22, 2026

The state of American horse racing in early 2026 is at a critical juncture, defined by a "death spiral" of retail handle, a legal onslaught...

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LOTS OF CHANCES IN $500,000 PEGASUS FILLY & MARE TURF (G2)

POSTED: January 21, 2026

Movin’ On Up. (Ryan Thompson) Gulfstream Park Press HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – Two mares could end their careers with a victory. Another is hoping to avenge...

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MOTION HOPES FOR MEANINGFUL WIN IN CHRISTOPHE CLEMENT (G3)

POSTED: January 21, 2026

Graham Motion sends No Show Sammy Jo to the Christophe Clement (G3). (Ryan Thompson) Gulfstream Park Press HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – He has horses in two...

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LIFE AND TIMES, KNIGHTSBRIDGE MEET IN SATURDAY’S HOOPER (G3)

POSTED: January 21, 2026

Knightsbridge will prove tough in the Hooper on Saturday, Gulfstream Park Photo Gulfstream Park Press HALLANDALE BEACH, FL - Godolphin homebred Knightsbridge and Michael Tabor’s unbeaten...

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