Louisiana Derby Tops Fair Grounds’ Stakes Schedule
After an increase last season, Fair Grounds' Road to the Kentucky Derby remains valued at $1.875 million. The track's 154th racing season will offer 56 stakes worth $8.65 million.
Arthur’s Ride to be Sold at Keeneland November Sale
Grade 1 winner Arthur's Ride has been retired from racing and will be offered as a stallion prospect at the Keeneland November Breeding Stock Sale, held Nov. 4-11. He will be consigned by Lane's End.
Stakes-Placed Squire Returns in Dr. Fager
The 2025 FTBOA Florida Sire Stakes series kicks off Sept. 6 when Gulfstream Park stages the $100,000 Dr. Fager division for 2-year-old males and the $100,000 Desert Vixen division for juvenile fillies.
Jill's a Hot Mess Tops Inglis Digital Sale at $145K
Thirty-six horses sold for a gross of $383,750, averaging $10,660, in the Inglis Digital USA September Sale. The median was $4,125. Twenty-nine horses failed to meet their reserve, resulting in an RNA rate of 44.6%.
TOBA Awards Week: Claiming Horse Like a Saltshaker
TOBA will honor national award winners at its 40th anniversary awards dinner Sept. 6 at Fasig-Tipton Kentucky in Lexington.
Presque Isle Downs Raises Purses 20%
The Pennsylvania Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association announces a 20% increase in all overnight purses at Presque Isle Downs in Erie, Pa., effective through the end of the meet on Thursday, Oct. 23.
TOBA Awards Week: Broodmare of the Year Sataves
TOBA will honor national award winners at its 40th anniversary awards dinner Sept. 6 at Fasig-Tipton Kentucky in Lexington.
Twenty Stakes Again on Deck at Del Mar This Fall
Twenty stakes races worth $3.15 million will highlight the 12th Bing Crosby Season at Del Mar beginning on Thursday, Oct. 30, and running through to Sunday, Nov. 30.
Fasig-Tipton Midlantic Fall Yearlings Catalog Online
Fasig-Tipton has cataloged 220 yearlings to its Midlantic Fall Yearlings Sale, to be held Sept. 30 at the Maryland State Fairgrounds in Timonium, Md. The sale will begin at 11 a.m. ET.
Lukas Dispersal of Equipment, Memorabilia on Oct. 14
Biederman Real Estate and Auctioneers will offer a special auction of personal items and professional equipment belonging to the late D. Wayne Lukas at Fasig-Tipton near Lexington on Oct. 14.