Pope Among Three New TCA Directors
Thoroughbred Charities of America announced Aug. 12 the appointment of Ben Bernhard, Shannon Griffin, and Mandy Pope to its board of directors.
No Time Favored Over Males in 13-Horse King's Plate
Thirty-nine 3-year-old fillies—regularly well outnumbered by males in the entries—have captured the King's Plate, which will have its 166th running Aug. 16. Another filly—No Time—is favored to become the 40th winner on Saturday at Woodbine.
Dettori Booked to Ride Wimbledon Hawkeye at KY Downs
Jockey Frankie Dettori has been booked to ride group 2 winner Wimbledon Hawkeye in the $3.5 million Nashville Derby (G3T) Aug. 30.
Grade 1 Winner and Sire Imperial Hint Euthanized
Multiple grade 1 winner Imperial Hint, who set a track record for six furlongs at Saratoga Race Course that still stands today, was euthanized following a lengthy struggle with laminitis, according to Clear Creek Stud in Louisiana where he stood.
Into Mischief, Gun Runner Deliver at The Saratoga Sale
The List, with guest writer Frank Angst
NYRA Steward Apologizes for Spa's Starting Gate Mishap
Human error was at the root cause of a snafu in which the starting gate was positioned at the wrong distance for the 12th race at Saratoga Race Course Aug. 9, according to a New York Racing Association release.
Casse on Sandman's Turf Work: 'I Think He Likes It'
Mark Casse shares his thoughts on Arkansas Derby (G1) winner Sandman's first breeze on turf Aug. 10. The son of Tapit went :49.70 with jockey Jose Ortiz aboard in preparation for the $3.5 million Nashville Derby (G3T) Aug. 30 at…