Uncertainty For British Racing As The Jockey Club Announces Quitting Of RCA
The Jockey Club has announced it is quitting the Racecourse Association (RCA) and will join Ascot in giving up its membership of the racecourse trade body. The decision follows the completion of the RCA's governance review, which began in March…
American Sires Represented in Japan's HBA Summer Sale
Japan's premier yearling auction, the HBA Summer Yearling Sale, has cataloged 1,406 yearlings for its upcoming event Aug. 17-22 in Shizunai. Essential Quality and Dr. Schivel are among the American stallions represented.
Blue Bolt Secures Second Group 1 Win in Prix Rothschild
Blue Bolt continued her unbeaten season with a victory in the Prix Rothschild (G1) at Deauville, Aug. 2, a second group 1 victory of the summer as she confirmed the Falmouth form by again defeating Precise.
Horse Whisperer Roberts Dies at Age 91
Monty Roberts, the renowned "horse whisperer" who bought and sold a dual Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe (G1) winner and became a friend of the late Queen, died Aug. 1 at his farm in California. He was 91.
Ted Noffey Arrives at Saratoga Race Course
Ted Noffey, the 2025 Eclipse champion 2-year-old male, returned to Hall of Fame trainer Todd Pletcher's barn at Saratoga Race Course Aug. 2 as he prepares for a fall campaign.
Renegade Taking Familiar Path to Travers
Todd Pletcher is hoping history will repeat itself as he plans to use the Jim Dandy (G2) as a springboard to the Travers Stakes (G1) with Renegade. Second-place finisher Commandment is under consideration for the Travers or Pennsylvania Derby (G1).