Tampa Bay Downs Announces Retirement of Flynn
Tampa Bay Downs announces June 11 the retirement of longtime vice president of marketing and publicity Margo Flynn.
Newcomer Rodrigues Makes Waves at OBS Under-Tack Show
Newcomer Bella Rodrigues of Rodrigues Thoroughbreds sent out Hip 418, a filly by Rogueish, to tie a session-fastest eighth in :09 4/5 during Day 3 of the OBS June 2-Year-Olds in Training and Horses of Racing Age Sale under-tack show.
Veteran Rothfire Carries Top Form Into Stradbroke
Trainer Rob Heathcote will have two chances to capture Queensland's premier handicap when Rothfire and Abounding line up in the June 13 Stradbroke Handicap (G1) at Eagle Farm Racecourse.
Ward Has High Hopes for Royal Ascot Contingent
Wesley Ward believes he is bringing some heavy artillery to the Royal Ascot meet next week, and has particularly lofty hopes for Outfielder in the Commonwealth Cup Stakes (G1).
Sharp-Eyed Horseman John Greathouse Jr. Dies at 82
John Greathouse Jr. helped his family-owned and -operated Glencrest Farm see success at the highest level.
Bishops Bay Looks to Defend Title in Salvator Mile
Last year's Salvator Mile Stakes (G3) winner Bishops Bay returns June 13 to defend his title in the $150,000 race at Monmouth Park.
Handicapping Four Saturday Stakes for Sophomores
J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Pegasus Stakes, Delaware Derby, Summertime Oaks, and Monomoy Girl Stakes.
CTHS Awards Shine Spotlight on Top Ontario Breeders
The best breeders in Ontario were celebrated June 10 at the 42nd annual Canadian Thoroughbred Horse Society's awards dinner at Royal Woodbine Golf Club in Toronto.
Odds and Trends: The Lowdown on Layoffs
In the latest Odds and Trends, J. Keeler Johnson examines the impact of time off between starts for horses and when and on which surfaces provide the best betting options.