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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.

Updated Sep 24, 20266 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.
Sep 23, 20268 min read
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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.
Sep 23, 20268 min read
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Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe 2026: Date, Favorites and Japan's Bid with Admire Terra
Europe's richest flat race runs Oct. 4 in Paris. Daryz defends his title, and Japan sends Admire Terra and Meisho Tabaru after a first win that has eluded it since 1969.
Sep 23, 20268 min read
Little Brown Jug 2026: Harness Racing's Big Day and How Pacing Works
Eleven 3-year-old pacers go for harness racing's most famous trophy at a county fair in Ohio. Here's who's in, how the heats work and why these horses move the way they do.
Sep 23, 20266 min read
What Is an OTTB? Retired Racehorses and the 2026 Thoroughbred Makeover
The Thoroughbred Makeover hits Kentucky Oct. 7–10 and Japan's Retired Racehorse Cup has ex-racers trending. Here's what an off-track Thoroughbred is, what it can become and how to bring one home.
Sep 23, 20267 min read