South Florida Trainer Richard Root Dies at 82
Multiple graded stakes-winning trainer Richard Robert Root died Aug. 25. He was 82.
Walsh Loaded With Talent in PA Derby, Cotillion
Trainer Brendan Walsh highlights his contenders in Parx Racing's $1 million races Sept. 20: Gosger and David of Athens in the Pennsylvania Derby (G1) and Clicquot in the Cotillion Stakes (G1).
Dresden Row Seeks Another Durham Cup Victory
After competitive graded stakes losses in his only two races of 2025, Dresden Row lines up as the 6-5 morning line favorite in the CA$150,000 Durham Cup (G3) Sept. 20 at Woodbine.
Swore Does the Talking Over Hurdles in Lonesome Glory
Stone Farm and Upland Flats Racing's Swore battles back along the inside to prevail in the $150,000 Lonesome Glory Handicap (NSA-G1), a 2 1/2-mile steeplechase for older horses during the Belmont at the Big A meet.
Hawthorne Remains Committed to Long-Delayed Casino
Hawthorne Race Course, despite more than six years of delay, remains committed to construction of a casino at its suburban Chicago location, track president Tim Carey told the Illinois Racing Board at the annual dates hearing Sept. 18.
Bravo Returns After Missing Summer With Broken Finger
Joe Bravo, sidelined by a broken finger for about three months, resumes riding Sept. 19 at Gulfstream Park. Bravo is named on Fausto Gutierrez-trained 3-year-old colt Rashid in the seventh race.
Kent Saddles Live Pair in Sir Rupert Clarke, Underwood
Michael Kent Jr. believes the stars are aligning for a mare "you'd want to go to war with" as Miss Roumbini looks to translate her astonishing consistency into group 1 glory in the Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes (G1) at Caulfield…
Maiden Bonus Awards to Rise This Winter at Santa Anita
Beginning with the start of the Classic Meet at Santa Anita Park Dec. 26, all maiden special weight races in restricted and open company run at Santa Anita will receive a $2,500 increase in the maiden bonus awards.
Handicapping a Wide-Open Pennsylvania Derby
Determining the most likely winner of Sept. 20 $1 million Pennsylvania Derby (G1) at Parx Racing isn’t easy. The field is packed with talent, and I can picture at least five different horses visiting the winner’s circle.
Midshipman Colt Tops Day 9 at Keeneland September
Topping the Sept. 17 ninth session of the Keeneland September Yearling Sale was a colt by Midshipman purchased by Wesley Ward for $270,000 from the consignment of Nursery Place, agent.