Kentucky Oaks Alum Explora Seeks to Ace Test
After being a leading contender throughout the Road to the Kentucky Oaks, Explora could earn her first grade 1 victory sprinting if she wins the $500,000 Test Stakes (G1) Aug. 8 at Saratoga Race Course.
Take A Breath Aims to Defend Home Turf in Yellow Ribbon
Take A Breath heads the home team contingent against an eastern invasion in the $200,000 Yellow Ribbon Stakes (G2T) Aug. 8, going a mile and one-sixteenth on the Del Mar turf course.
Pacific Avenue Scratched From Saratoga Derby
Godolphin's Charlie Appleby-trained Pacific Avenue sustained an injury to his right foreleg the morning of Aug. 5 during routine exercise at Saratoga Race Course and has been scratched from the Aug. 8 $750,000 Saratoga Derby (G1).
Rebel's Romance Brother Fortitudine Wows on Debut
Fortitudine made a striking start to his career Aug. 5 at Kempton Park, when the full brother to Rebel's Romance demolished his rivals by 21 lengths in the 1 3/8-mile novice on the all-weather surface.
Podcast Playback: Quotes of Interest, July 29-Aug. 4
The Thoroughbred Championship Series is a hot topic on podcasts this week; as well as the death of horse whisperer Monty Roberts.
Twinkle Town Brings Attention to Take Charge Indy
In this week's Porter on Pedigrees, Saratoga Special Stakes (G2) winner Twinkle Town shines a spotlight on WinStar Farm's repatriated sire Take Charge Indy.
Filly and Mare Sprint Added to Nov. 14 Claiming Crown
The $100,000 Claiming Crown Empress will be for filly and mare sprinters that have raced for a $16,000 claiming price or less in 2025-26. The distance is 6 furlongs.
Qatar Racing to Sponsor British Champions Day
While sponsoring British Champions Day since 2011, QIPCO will transfer the sponsorship to Qatar Racing for the next three years. Qatar Racing will look to expand its international racing, bloodstock, and breeding interests as the new title sponsor.