Luster Shines Light on Sire Knicks Go
In this week's Porter on Pedigrees, Luster, who rolled to victory in the Aug. 15 King's Plate Stakes at Woodbine, is from the first crop of 2021 Horse of the Year and champion older dirt male Knicks Go.
Podcast Playback: Quotes of Interest From Aug. 12-18
Quotes of interest include NTRA's Tom Rooney on the SAFE Act; trainer Josie Carroll on King's Plate Stakes winner Luster; and owner, handicapper Bob Hansen on computer-assisted wagering.
Hawthorne Asks Marshals to Forcibly Evict Horsemen
Bankrupt Hawthorne Racecourse is seeking approval to use the United States Marshals Service to forcibly evict the remaining residents of the track backstretch "using whatever force necessary ..."
The Jockey Club Plans to Remove Gramm as Member
One day after HISA accused owner Marshall Gramm of breaking multiple rules tied to access of confidential horse health information, The Jockey Club said it will meet to take steps to remove Gramm as a member.
Sovereignty, Nitrogen Remain Atop NTRA Poll
No changes occurred in the Top 10 of the National Thoroughbred Racing Association's Top Thoroughbred Poll released Aug. 18, but weekend winners Survie and Luster gained enough support to appear in the top 20.
Cyberknife Filly Among Texas Yearling Sale Additions
A yearling by Cyberknife and a pair of horses of racing age, including a winning 3-year-old, have been added to the 2026 Texas Summer Yearling Sale catalog.
Mansfield Racing Dispersal Added to LA Yearling Sale
Breeders Sales of Louisiana announces the addition of Mansfield Racing dispersal as a supplement to the Preferred Yearling Sale to be held Sept. 1 in Opelousas, La.
Juveniles Inshallah, Q B Rocket Run to Lofty Price Tags
Juveniles Inshallah and Q B Rocket—who cost a combined $4 million at auction—are BloodHorse Maiden Watch Hot Prospects after delivering on expectations with first-out victories Aug. 15.
Mullins Joins Heavyweights at Arqana August Sale
Willie Mullins has never been afraid to break new ground in pursuit of winners, as he proved when joining flat superpowers such as Coolmore, Godolphin, and Juddmonte on the buying bench at the Arqana August Yearling Sale.