Castellano Rides 6,000th North American Winner
Hall of Fame rider Javier Castellano won his 6,000th North American race Aug. 26 when guiding Starship Lizzy to victory in the finale of the Saratoga Race Course card.
Gold Phoenix Gunning for Five-Peat in Del Mar Handicap
Gold Phoenix will be favored to win the Del Mar Handicap (G2T) for the fifth straight year when he headlines a field of 11 in the $300,000 Breeders' Cup Challenge Series event Aug. 29.
Go for Launch Gives Flightline his First Stakes Winner
The highly anticipated first crop of Flightline had its first stakes winner Aug. 26, as Go for Launch won the $200,000 Bolton Landing Stakes with authority at Saratoga Race Course.
Podcast Playback: Quotes of Interest from Aug. 19-25
This week's podcast playback looks at quotes of interest from racing podcasts Aug. 19-25 including Ted Nicholson on $5 win wagers, Dale Romans on Marshall Gramm investigation, and Steve Asmussen on plans for Magnitude.
Knightsbridge Latest Star for Darley's Nyquist
In this week's Porter on Pedigrees, Knightsbridge has emerged as a fourth grade 1 winner for Darley sire Nyquist out of a Bernardini mare.
Ellis Park Reaches Record Handle for Summer Meet
Ellis Park concluded its 2026 summer season Aug. 23 with another record-setting performance as all-sources handle reached more than $80.6 million, a 4.7% increase from last year's previous record of $77 million.
Trainer Rouget to Cease Operations in September
Jean-Claude Rouget, one of the most successful trainers of his era and a dual winner of the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe (G1), will cease training at the end of September.
Ex-NFL QB Wilson to Make Ownership Debut at Saratoga
Recently retired NFL quarterback and Super Bowl champion Russell Wilson is set to make his official entry into Thoroughbred racing ownership Aug. 29, when 2-year-old colt Club Reign debuts in the first race at Saratoga Race Course.
Knightsbridge Jumps to No. 2 in NTRA Poll
Godolphin's Knightsbridge jumped to the No. 2 spot in the National Thoroughbred Racing Association's Top Thoroughbred Poll Aug. 25, following a 6 1/4-length win in the $1 million Pacific Classic Stakes (G1) Aug. 22 at Del Mar.