Agenda Announced for Welfare and Safety Summit
Grayson-Jockey Club announces its agenda for the 12th Welfare and Safety of the Racehorse Summit June 29-30, featuring a variety of veterinary, track surface, and aftercare professionals.
A Triple Dead Heat for Jockey of the Week
The riding achievements of Jeiron Barbosa, Juan Hernandez, and Irad Ortiz Jr. result in a rare triple dead heat for Jockey of the Week honors June 15-21.
Cornucopian Looms Large in Churchill's Bango
Seven accomplished males will contest the 6 1/2-furlong Bango Stakes (G3) June 27 at Churchill Downs. Dual grade 3 winner Cornucopian will face multiple graded stakes winner and Breeders' Cup alumnus Dr. Venkman in the sprint event.
Nitrogen's Summer Campaign Points to Whitney Stakes
Following her recent 12 3/4-length win in the Ogden Phipps Stakes (G1), reigning champion 3-year-old filly Nitrogen will set her sights on a highly anticipated clash against males in the Aug. 8 Whitney Stakes (G1) at Saratoga Race Course.
Forged Steel, Navajo Warrior Will Scratch From Foster
Forged Steel and Navajo Warrior, Saffie Joseph Jr.-trained stablemates of White Abarrio, will both scratch from the $2 million Stephen Foster Stakes (G1) June 27 at Churchill Downs.
Grade 1 Winner Brant to Return in Churchill's Maxfield
Brant, one of the standout 2-year-olds of the 2025 season, will try to get his sophomore campaign untracked when he faces an expected seven other 3-year-olds in the $250,000 Maxfield Stakes (G3) June 28 at Churchill Downs.
Double Market Tops Inglis Australia June (Late) Sale
In total, the Inglis Digital Australia June (Late) Sale grossed AU$3,125,450. The sale's second-top lot was 6-year-old mare Takemine, a half sister to Chayan, who sold at this year's Inglis Chairman's Sale for AU$5.6 million.
BHA Restrictions Lifted on Quarantined Yard
Restrictions placed on Mel and Phil Rowley's training yard following the discovery of equine influenza in a vaccinated Thoroughbred at a nearby stable have been lifted.
Kentucky Goes On Offense Against Prediction Markets
With litigation involving prediction markets widespread in the U.S., Kentucky is suddenly at the center of multiple lawsuits involving state and private efforts to prevent those businesses from cutting into the state's licensed gambling market share.
Lagynos Aims for Five in a Row in Wise Dan
Lagynos highlights the the $500,000 Wise Dan Stakes (G2T) June 27 at Churchill Downs.