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Like Washington crossing the Delaware, William Wallace at the Battle of Stirling Bridge, and Herb Brooks taking on the Soviets, it would appear horseplayers have found their leader in the war against computer-assisted wagering.

Horse Racing News / Horse Racing on SI / October 18

DRF's Horse Racing Playbook for Sunday, October 19, 2025

Since 1894, Daily Racing Form has been the most trusted source of horse racing news and information, making horseplayers better bettors by cashing more tickets.

Horse Racing News / Horse Racing on SI / October 17

11 of the Best Horse Races to Bet on For Saturday, October 17th

Since 1894, Daily Racing Form has been the most trusted source of horse racing news and information, making horseplayers better bettors by cashing more tickets.

Horse Racing News / Horse Racing on SI / October 15

Reigning Horse of the Year Thorpedo Anna retired

Reigning Horse of the Year Thorpedo Anna has officially retired from racing. Her retirement comes after a complete no show effort in the Grade 1 Spinster Stakes at Keeneland on Oct.

Horse Racing News / Horse Racing on SI / October 11

Daily Racing Form Playbook for Sunday October 12th: The Best Horse Races of the Day

Since 1894, Daily Racing Form has been the most trusted source of horse racing news and information, making horseplayers better bettors by cashing more tickets.

Horse Racing News / Horse Racing on SI / October 9

Horse Racing Playbook for Friday, October 10, 2025

Since 1894, Daily Racing Form has been the most trusted source of horse racing news and information, making horseplayers better bettors by cashing more tickets.

Bob Baffert News / EssentiallySports / October 9

Bob Baffert’s Champion Colt Eyes Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile Return

Bob Baffert, who’s used to having a bunch of top-notch horses ready for the Breeders’ Cup, is showing off his impressive lineup as the championship gets closer.

Horse Racing News / Horse Racing on SI / October 8

Cox counters favored Laurelin with Fionn and Destino d'Oro in Queen Elizabeth II

Saturday’s lone Grade 1 across the country takes place at Keeneland, nine 3-year-old fillies are set to go 1 1/8 miles on turf in the $800,000 Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup Stakes.

Horse Racing News / Horse Racing on SI / October 8

DRF's Horse Racing Playbook for Thursday, October 9, 2025

Since 1894, Daily Racing Form has been the most trusted source of horse racing news and information, making horseplayers better bettors by cashing more tickets.

Bob Baffert News / EssentiallySports / October 6

Facing Defeat Bob Baffert Shares Honest Reaction to Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Qualifier’s Loss

Bob Baffert has seen plenty of champions cross the finish line, but even he knows not every race goes as planned. On Saturday at Santa Anita, Baffert watched Desert Gate, his highly regarded 2-year-old colt, lead much of the American Pharoah Stakes only to be narrowly overtaken by Intrepido at the finish.

Horse Racing News / Horse Racing on SI / October 6

Iron Orchard remains undefeated in Frizette Stakes

Iron Orchard made the grade in the Grade 1 Frizette Stakes at Aqueduct Racetrack on Saturday against a salty field of two-year-old fillies. The New York bred daughter of Authentic impressively broke her maiden on debut by over five lengths at Saratoga this past summer.

Bob Baffert News / EssentiallySports / October 4

Bob Baffert Aims for Double Odds Going Into Breeders’ Cup Juvenile

With the 2025 Breeders’ Cup World Championships at Del Mar just around the corner, Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert is busy getting his top horses ready by navigating through some important qualifying races.

Horse Racing News / Horse Racing on SI / October 3

Tommy Jo Stays Perfect in Darley Alcibiades After Percy’s Bar DQ at Keeneland

Undefeated filly Tommy Jo remains undefeated with a win in the Grade 1 Darley Alcibiades, though the win came via disqualification. Although the Ben Colebrook

Horse Racing News / Horse Racing on SI / October 2

Thorpedo Anna squares off with Nitrogen in Spinster

Sunday’s Grade 1 Spinster at Keeneland certainly looks like a two-horse race, though both fillies are taking different routes toward likely divisional honors. Thorpedo Anna has been favored in all five starts this year, and rightfully so, as the reigning Horse of the Year has won four times this year with a rare misfire in the La Troienne in May.

Horse Racing News / Horse Racing on SI / October 2