Coal Battle Looks to Rebound in Oklahoma Derby
Millionaire Coal Battle looks to rebound in the $400,000 Oklahoma Derby (G3) Sept. 28 against seven other 3-year-olds going 1 1/8 miles at Remington Park.
R Disaster Tries to Change Fortunes in Gallant Bloom
R Disaster, who has been a hard-luck runner in graded stakes, will try to change her fortunes in the $250,000 Gallant Bloom Stakes (G2) Sept. 27 at Aqueduct Racetrack.
Starspangledbanner Colt Tops Record Tattersalls Sale
Turnover was up fully 51%, the average price rose 48%, and the median was up 54%. The financial details were underpinned by a rock-solid clearance rate of 93% as 440 yearlings found a buyer from 474 offered.
Guild Sanctions Remington Park Jockeys Who Broke Ranks
The Jockeys' Guild has voted to impose disciplinary actions, including expulsions and suspensions, on jockeys who accepted mounts and competed Sept. 4-5 at Remington Park after the organization had called on riders to not accept mounts.
Coolmore's Star Stallion Wootton Bassett Dies at 17
Wootton Bassett, one of the world's hottest sires, died unexpectedly at the age of 17. His premature death while on shuttle duty in Australia was announced on Coolmore's social media channels Sept. 23.
HISA Suspends Jockey Lopez for Six Months
The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority has announced that jockey Paco Lopez has been suspended for six months, effective Sept. 23.
NTRA Poll: Pennsylvania Derby Winner Baeza Into Top 10
Baeza's 2 1/4-length victory in the Pennsylvania Derby (G1) caught the eyes of voters in the National Thoroughbred Racing Association Top Thoroughbred Poll as he moved from off the board to the No. 8 position.
Fishman Forfeiture Order Reversed, Conviction Affirmed
The U.S. Second Circuit Court of Appeals relieved Seth Fishman of a horse doping forfeiture order of about $10 million, remanded a $25 million restitution order to a lower court, but refused to overturn Fishman's underlying conviction and sentence.
Beyond the Headlines: Mill Ridge Farm
In this month’s Beyond the Headlines feature, BloodHorse sits down with Price Bell, general manger of Mill Ridge Farm to discuss the wide economic impact of farms in Kentucky and how tourism has shaped the next chapter.