Mafaaz, winner of the Kentucky Derby Challenge Stakes this year in England, is battling back from medical problems that have kept him from racing. The three-year-old is part of trainer Kiaran McLaughlin's stable.

The people directing the career of Breeders' Cup Classic winner Zenyatta have been named the recipients of the 2009 Big Sport of Turfdom Award. The Turf Publicists of America (TPA) are recognizing the efforts of owners Jerry and Ann Moss, trainer John Shirreffs and his wife Dottie and jockey Mike Smith.

Two female thoroughbreds will be remembered as the two best racehorses of 2009. Three-year-old filly Rachel Alexandra and five-year-old mare Zenyatta were head and withers above all the horses which competed during the year.

Churchill Downs is doubling down on night racing next year.

Hall of Fame trainer Bobby Frankel died Monday morning after a battle with leukemia. He was 68 years old.

Bobby Frankel possessed a gift for coaxing top performances out of ornery, high-strung thoroughbreds, a gruff Hall of Fame trainer who was hard in his dealings with humans but gentle with the animals in his barn.

Honest Pursuit brought $3.1 million Wednesday to top the day's session of Keeneland's November Breeding Stock Sale.

Horse of the Year Azeri brought $2.25 million Tuesday in the opening session of the Keeneland November Breeding Stock Sale.

Ohio's governor and members of the horse racing industry are concerned that casinos recently approved for four cities by Ohio voters could hurt the state's struggling racing industry.

Breeders' Cup Classic winner Zenyatta has been voted the number-one thoroughbred racehorse of the year in the final NTRA Thoroughbred Poll of 2009. The undefeated mare jumped over Rachel Alexandra following the historic victory on Saturday.

Champion mare Zenyatta came from last to win the 26th running of the Breeders' Cup Classic to conclude the two-day $25.5 million Breeders' Cup World Championships at Santa Anita Park on Saturday.

Champion mare Zenyatta came from last to win the 26th running of the Breeders' Cup Classic to conclude the two-day $25.5 million Breeders' Cup World Championships at Santa Anita Park on Saturday.

Odds-on favorite Conduit successfully defended his crown Saturday in the $3 million Breeders' Cup Turf at Santa Anita. The four-year-old colt covered the 1 1/2 miles in 2:23.75 on a firm course.

Furthest Land, ridden by Julien Leparoux, rushed past Midshipman down the stretch to win the $1 million Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile at Santa Anita on Saturday. The victory was the third of the weekend for Leparoux in the Breeders' Cup.

Defending champ Goldikova, ridden by Olivier Peslier, rallied down the stretch to capture Saturday's $2 million Breeders' Cup Mile at Santa Anita for the second straight year. Goldikova joins Miesque and Lure as back-to-back winners of the Mile.

European runner Vale of York made a late rush down the stretch to capture Saturday's $2 million Breeders' Cup Juvenile at Santa Anita. The winner of the Juvenile is usually made the early Kentucky Derby favorite.

Dancing in Silks prevailed in a blanket finish to win Saturday's $2 million Breeders' Cup Sprint at Santa Anita. Ridden by Joel Rosario, the 25-1 longshot covered the six-furlongs in 1:08.14 on the synthetic track.

California Flag, ridden by Joe Talamo, led the entire way to win Saturday's $1 million Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint at Santa Anita. The time for the 6 1/2-furlongs was 1:11.28 on a firm course.

The 26th edition of the Breeders' Cup World Championships got underway Friday at Santa Anita Park under sunny skies with a post-time temperature of 70 degrees. This is the second straight year the World Championships are being held at Santa Anita.

Life Is Sweet, stablemate of champion mare Zenyatta, came roaring down the stretch Friday to win the $2 million Ladies' Classic at Santa Anita to conclude the first day of the 26th Breeders' Cup World Championships. The remaining eight championship events will be conducted Saturday.

Informed Decision held off defending champion Ventura to win Friday's $1 million Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Sprint at Santa Anita. Informed Decision was the 3-1 second choice behind 4-5 favorite Ventura.

European invader Midday held off a late running Pure Clan to win Friday's $2 million Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Turf at Santa Anita. Finishing third was 2008 winner Forever Together.

She Be Wild rallied along the inside to win the second running of the $2 million Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies Friday at Santa Anita. The two-year-old filly was ridden by Julien Leparoux for owner Nancy Mazzoni.

Tapitsfly, ridden by Robby Albarado, defeated Rose Catherine to win the $1 million Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf at Santa Anita.