To celebrate the Year of the Horse according to the Chinese zodiac, Funabashi Racecourse in Chiba Prefecture hosted a New Year’s Eve drone show featuring 2,026 drones that created images of horses and other designs in the night sky....
The December Festival Hurdle is a prestigious Grade 1 race held annually in December at Leopardstown Racecourse during the Christmas Festival. Run over two miles with eight hurdles, it has been won multiple times by notable horses such as...
Dr. Donald Woodrow “Woody” Smith, a dedicated veterinarian from Colorado, passed away peacefully on December 22, 2025, after a brave battle with cancer. Born in 1946 and raised on a ranch in Ramah, Colo., Woody was inspired by the...
Horse Racing Alberta (HRA) has approved its 2026 budget with a focus on fiscal discipline amid challenging economic conditions while continuing strong support for the province’s racing and breeding industries. The budget allocates $16 million for purse funding across...
The American Kennel Club (AKC) has officially recognized three new dog breeds for 2026, expanding its roster to 205 breeds. The new additions include the Basset Fauve de Bretagne, a hardy French hunting hound with roots dating back to...
Gulfstream Park announced that starting after next week, its 2026 championship meet will follow a four-day racing schedule, running Thursday through Sunday with no races on Wednesdays. This change affects the meet running through March 29, although horses entered...
