10 interesting facts about American Pharoah, the legendary horse and Triple Crown winner

Sun Apr 12 2026Alastair Bull

American Pharoah was the 12th Triple Crown winner, having broken a 37-year drought to win the famed trio of races in 2015.
Japan's ascent in international horse racing: World rankings tell the tale

Fri Feb 27 2026Kellie Reilly

Japan has dispatched a series of outstanding Thoroughbred ambassadors on the world stage in recent years, becoming a force in international racing festivals.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Dec. 30, 2025

Tue Dec 30 2025Jason Beem

Jason continues his look back at 2025, talking about the Preakness and Belmont, the summer meets, and fall Breeders' Cup preps. 
International Horse Profile: Switch in Love

Wed Nov 12 2025Kellie Reilly

Sold for $1.2 million as a foal at the JHRA Select Sale, Switch in Love is out of the Galileo mare Switch in Time.
International Horse Profile: Pacific Mission

Wed Nov 12 2025Kellie Reilly

A Juddmonte homebred, Pacific Mission, was produced by the multiple Group 3-winning Big Break.
International Horse Profile: Queen of Hawaii

Wed Nov 12 2025Kellie Reilly

Out of a full sister to 2018 Juvenile Turf star Line of Duty, Queen of Hawaii is a fascinating classic prospect for Joseph O’Brien.
International Horse Profile: Balantina

Wed Nov 12 2025Kellie Reilly

Balantina, therefore, has a pedigree case for improving on the step-up in the trip stateside. But will it happen as soon as Future Stars Friday?
International Horse Profile: Precise

Wed Nov 12 2025Kellie Reilly

Bred by the O’Brien family’s Whisperview Trading, Precise is by the brilliant Australian Starspangledbanner and out of a Galileo mare. Her dam is a full sister to multiple stakes victor Kingfisher, who placed in the Irish Derby (G1) and the 2 1/2-mile Gold Cup (G1) at Royal Ascot.
Racing Roundtable: Disco Time, Older Dirt Male division

Tue Nov 11 2025TwinSpires Staff

The Racing Roundtable of James Scully, Vance Hanson, and Ashley Anderson debates Disco Time's future in the older dirt male division, who should win 2025 older dirt male honors, and the controversial results of past Eclipse Awards.
International Horse Profile: Aspect Island

Mon Nov 10 2025Kellie Reilly

Aspect Island hasn’t been operating at the same level yet, but he exits his best effort so far, and he’s bred for success in the sprint division.
International Horse Profile: Military Code

Mon Nov 10 2025Kellie Reilly

Godolphin trainer Charlie Appleby is batting a thousand in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint, winning with his lone starter, Mischief Magic (2022).
International Horse Profile: Havana Anna

Mon Nov 10 2025Kellie Reilly

Runner-up to the elder O’Brien’s vaunted True Love in the six-furlong Cheveley Park (G1) last out, Havana Anna is a five-furlong specialist who should be in her element at Del Mar.
International Horse Profile: Mission Central

Mon Nov 10 2025Kellie Reilly

Aidan O'Brien’s third runner, Mission Central, another by No Nay Never, was precocious enough to start out in April. The even-money favorite in his unveiling on the Dundalk Polytrack, he got experience going around a left-handed turn.