Widely Respected Texas Horseman Pike Passes at Age 70
Al Pike, a veteran horseman who was a perennial leading 2-year-old consignor in Texas and on the national scene, passed away July 26 at the age of 70 after a valiant battle with cancer.
Diversify Relocates to Old Friends at Cabin Creek
Old Friends at Cabin Creek announced July 27 the arrival of dual grade 1-winning New York-bred Diversify, who relocates to New York after initially retiring to Old Friends’ Dream Chase Farm in Georgetown, Ky. upon his retirement from racing in…
Sovereignty Exits Jim Dandy in Good Order, Travers Next
Hall of Fame trainer Bill Mott reported all was well with Sovereignty following his July 26 Jim Dandy Stakes (G2) victory. Mark Casse could consider running Sandman on grass in his next start after finishing last of five Saturday.
Prairie Meadows Adjusts Race Days Due to Extreme Heat
Due to forecasted extreme heat, Prairie Meadows will move July 27's first post from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. CT and the July 28 race card to July 31 with post time to be determined.
Decision on Journalism's Next Start a 'Few Weeks Away'
As much as the fields for the both the Travers Stakes (G1) and the Pacific Classic (G1) came into a sharper focus July 26, the connections of Journalism say it will be "a few more weeks" before plans for the…
Soldier N Diplomat Holds On In Debut for Saratoga Win
Soldier N Diplomat didn’t deliver a debut quite as impressive as his sire, but St. Elias’ Vinnie Viola nonetheless has high hopes for the 2-year-old, who won by a neck at Saratoga Race Course July 26. He will likely head…
Better With Age: La Mehana Dominates in Glens Falls
La Mehana may be considered a grizzled veteran at age 6, but her 8 3/4-length domination of the $250,000 Glens Falls Stakes (G2T) at Saratoga Race Course July 27 indicated she may just be reaching her best.
Sierra Leone, Fierceness Meet Again in Spa's Whitney
The last time Fierceness and Sierra Leone raced against each other it was for all the marbles.
Boom Boom Bell Gives Combatant First Winner
Boom Boom Bell, a 2-year-old filly, became the first winner for the late grade 1-winning Combatant when she won the first race at Hawthorne Race Course July 27.