Michael W. McCarthy

Lugan Knight's win in the Jerome Stakes on Jan. 7 at Aqueduct allowed the Goldencents colt to pass several tests on the road to Kentucky Derby 2023.He...

For bettors, Arctic Arrogance has been turning into a frustrating horse after losing the Jerome Stakes at Aqueduct and the Remsen Stakes (G2) last mon...

Every trainer deals with the reality of having to bid farewell to their top charges once their racing careers come to a close. It is part and parcel w...

A new chapter begins Saturday for one of the most celebrated events on the summertime racing calendar.Smooth Like Strait is the 5-2 morning line favor...

Ce Ce will follow a formula for proven success when she defends her title in Saturday’s Grade 2, $300,000 Princess Rooney Invitational at Gulfstream P...

Ahead of champion Ce Ce’s return trip to Oaklawn Park for Saturday’s $1 million Apple Blossom (G1) at Oaklawn Park, trainer Michael McCarthy provided ...

A trio of Grade 1 heroes leads a deep field Friday in a turf feature at Keeneland.Smooth Like Strait (2-1) is favored on the morning line for the Grad...

It was conditions to order for trainer Michael McCarthy’s Friar’s Road in Sunday’s Grade 2, $225,000 San Marcos Stakes at Santa Anita. With a strong p...

Independence Hall breezed a bullet half-mile in 46.8 seconds Saturday at Churchill Downs in his final piece of work for the Grade 1, $750,000 Cigar Mi...

One week before racing’s best dirt routers battle it out in the Breeders’ Cup Classic, some of their division rivals will square off Saturday at Keene...