Eclatant, Usha to Battle Under Lights in Chicago Stakes
The $300,000 Chicago Stakes (G3) on June 20 at Churchill Downs features a grade 1 throwdown under the lights.
Habibi to be Offered at Arqana Summer Sale
Habibi, who finished fourth in the June 14 Prix de Diane (G1), is to be offered at the Arqana Summer Sale, and will go under the hammer July 1 in Deauville.
Keeneland Unveils Fall Meet Stakes Schedule
Before Keeneland hosts the Breeders' Cup World Championships for the fourth time, the track will celebrate its 90th birthday with a 17-day fall meet from Oct. 2-24 featuring 22 stakes worth $10.7 million.
Keeneland is Co-Sponsor of Horse Racing Women's Group
Keeneland is the co-title sponsor for the Horse Racing Women's Association along with FanDuel TV for the remainder of 2026.
HIWU General Counsel Pujals Retires, Winston Succeeds
Michelle Pujals has retired as the Horseracing Integrity & Welfare Unit's general counsel after serving four years in the position. HIWU has named Janelle Winston as Pujals' successor, effective immediately.
O'Brien Denies Team Tactics From His Ascot Riders
Aidan O'Brien dismisses the suggestion that team tactics were employed in the June 16 St. James's Palace Stakes (G1) after Christophe Soumillon was handed an eight-day ban by the stewards.
Equine Flu Confirmed in Vaccinated British Thoroughbred
The British Horseracing Authority has confirmed a case of equine influenza in a vaccinated Thoroughbred based in a yard adjacent to the licensed training premises of Mel and Phil Rowley, near Bridgnorth in Shropshire.
Ombudsman Sparkles in Royal Ascot Showdown
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.
Fresu, D'Amato, Reddam Lead Hollywood Meet Standings
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.
Scandinavia Seeks More Top-Notch Success in Gold Cup
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.