Ellis Park Stakes Offer Record $4.125 Million
A record $4.125 million stakes schedule featuring 18 races will be offered during Ellis Park Racing & Gaming's 2026 season, which runs from July 2-Aug. 23.
Structor Sires First Winner in Japan
American grade 1 winner and freshman stallion Structor, who stands at Lex Stud on Hokkaido in Japan, sired his first winner June 3, when his daughter Yakumo Venus won her racing debut at Sonoda Racecourse.
Coolmore Partners Officially Announce Purchase of Nysos
Coolmore partners Susan Magnier, Michael Tabor, and Derrick Smith, announced June 8 they have purchased multiple grade 1 winner Nysos and will race him in partnership with the Baoma Corp. through the 2026 racing season.
Cy Fair to Skip King Charles III Stakes at Royal Ascot
Last year's Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint (G1T) winner Cy Fair will skip the King Charles III Stakes (G1) June 16 during the Royal Ascot meet in England, according to trainer George Weaver, abandoning the original plans announced last month.
From the Magazine: Pegram and His Amigos
Explora's victory in the Leslie's Lady Stakes added to the long list of stakes wins for owners Mike Pegram, Karl Watson, and Paul Weitman. In the June 2026 issue of BloodHorse Magazine, Pegram talked about keys to their relationship and…
BH Monday: Golden Tempo Triumphs in Belmont Stakes
On June 8 episode of BloodHorse Monday: Golden Tempo's assistant trainer and exercise rider Enrique Miranda on adding the Belmont Stakes to his Kentucky Derby victory; America Cryo Equine's Louise Livermore discusses their equine therapy products.
Advocacy Group: Puerto Rico Mandate Needs Tightening
Puerto Rico has approved and will implement this month a lameness exam for all imported horses of racing age. Caribbean Equine Advocacy has identified five areas the mandate could be circumvented and weaken the purpose of the new rule.
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Golden Tempo wins the 2026 Belmont Stakes at Saratoga Race Course in Saratoga Springs, N.Y., June 6, 2026.
Coolmore and Newgate Combine to Stand Wodeton in 2026
Powerhouse operations Coolmore and Newgate Farm have teamed up to stand classy operator Wodeton for the 2026 breeding season.