Lone Star Park

Ombudsman once again showed his scintillating turn of foot to win the June 17 Prince of Wales's Stakes (G1) at Ascot Racecourse for a second year running with Minnie Hauk second and Daryz third.

For the second year in a row, Antonio Fresu finished as the leading jockey at the Santa Anita Hollywood Meet. Phil D'Amato bagged yet another Santa Anita trainers' title and Reddam Racing finished as leading owner.

Last year's St. Leger Stakes (G1) winner Scandinavia will face 10 rivals when he bids to land another group 1 success in the Gold Cup Stakes (G1) June 18 during the Royal Ascot meeting at Ascot Racecourse.

Yves Turcotte has been named the 2026 recipient of the Avelino Gomez Memorial Award., an honor given to a Canadian-born, Canadian-raised, or a regular Canadian rider who has made significant contributions to Thoroughbred racing. 

In response to the devastating barn fire the morning of June 16, Saratoga Casino Hotel announces a coordinated response that includes a $100,000 donation, upcoming fundraising efforts, and a memorial service to honor the horses lost in the tragedy.

Lady Jancis breaks her maiden in a dominant, front-running score June 10 at Churchill Downs.

The grade 1-winning son of Curlin has been purchased by Haras La Peregrina in Maldonado.

At the end of the second session, 173 horses had changed hands for a total of $9,285,000, including private sales. The average price for Day 2 was $53,671, with a median of $27,000.