'Wayne Would Have Been So Happy' With Fasig-Tipton Sale
Six horses owned by the estate of Wayne Lukas and other partners were popular with buyers during Fasig-Tipton's July Selected Horses of Racing Age Sale near Lexington.
McPeek Purchases Top-Priced Filly at F-T July Sale
Kenny McPeek, trainer of 2024 Horse of the Year Thorpedo Anna, was active at the Fasig-Tipton July Selected Yearling Sale July 8, purchasing eight horses for $1,445,000, including the top-priced filly—Hip 141 by 2024 champion first-crop sire Vekoma.
Romeo Brings Record-Breaking $1.7 Million at F-T July
Records fell at the Fasig-Tipton July Horses of Racing Age Sale July 8 when the striking Bashford Manor Stakes winner Romeo exited the ring, bringing $1.7 million from Mahmud Mouni.
Racing Secretary Summit Returns at 2025 Symposium
The Racing Secretary Summit returns to the Global Symposium on Racing, kicking off an expanded slate of Monday programming that includes expert-led workshops.
Fasig-Tipton Releases Catalog for The Saratoga Sale
Fasig-Tipton has cataloged 222 selected yearlings for the 104th The Saratoga Sale, Fasig-Tipton's select yearling sale, to be held Aug. 4-5, in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. Sessions will begin each evening at 6:30 p.m. ET.
Prat First NYRA Riding Title, Named Jockey of the Week
Reigning Eclipse Award winning journeyman Flavien Prat added another milestone to his resume with his first NYRA riding title at the Belmont at the Big A spring/summer meet.
FTBOA Cuts Most Fees to Register Florida-bred Foals
The Florida Thoroughbred Breeders' and Owners' Association announced July 9 that it will waive most registration fees for Florida-bred and Florida-sired foals of 2025, effective immediately.
She Feels Pretty Brings DeVaux 'Full Circle'
Ahead of She Feels Pretty's start in the $500,000 Diana Stakes (G1T) at Saratoga Race Course July 12, trainer Cherie DeVaux discusses what makes the filly special on the track and special to the trainer's career.
Farish, Gustavson Re-Elected to Breeders' Cup Board
Bill Farish of Lane's End Farm and Eric Gustavson of Spendthrift Farm were re-elected to the Breeders' Cup board of directors, while M.V. Magnier of Coolmore was elected, all to four-year terms. Joining for a three-year term is Craig Fravel.
Brown Seeks 10th Diana Win With Strong Duo
Trainer Chad Brown seeks an unprecedented 10th victory in the $500,000 Diana Stakes (G1T) when he sends Excellent Truth and Dynamic Pricing to the starting gate at Saratoga Race Course July 12.