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How to Name a Racehorse: Jockey Club Rules and the Merrylegs Rename

A debut winner in Indiana was forced to take a new name this week. Here's how Thoroughbred naming really works, from the 18-character limit to the names you can never use.

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Horse News

BLM Wild Horse Roundup 2026: Sand Wash, Fifteenmile and the $30M Plan

Two big gathers, a sales investigation and a $30 million bet on birth control. Here's what's confirmed, what each side says and where the horses go next.

7 min read

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Breeders' Cup 2026 at Keeneland: Dates, Post Times and How to Watch

Future Stars Friday, a Halloween Championship Saturday and a possible Forever Young vs. Sovereignty clash: your family-friendly guide to watching every race.

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Horse Culture

Charreria National Championship 2026: Dates, Suertes and the Horses

171 men's teams, 160 escaramuzas and 15 charros completos head to Arena Potosí. Here is the calendar, how a charreada works and what makes a great charro horse.

7 min read

Racing

Who Is Forever Young? Japan's Champion Racehorse Bound for the 2026 Breeders' Cup Classic

The defending Classic champion tops the rankings after a Belmont win that left his own trainer only half satisfied. Here's his record, his rivalry with Sovereignty and why Japan keeps coming.

8 min read

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Funny Horse Names: From 'Fart Blossom' to Racing's Punniest Picks

A checkered blue stall sign for a horse named Fart Blossom went viral from the Minnesota State Fair. Here are the best kid-safe funny names, the real racehorse puns and the rules behind them.

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