Stevens, Smith a Formidable Team at Del Mar
Hall of Fame jockey Gary Stevens has been hired as fellow Hall of Fame jockey Mike Smith's agent, as they campaign the summer meet at Del Mar.
Old Friends Launches Leadership Match Challenges
Old Friends launches Leadership Match Challenges, running Aug. 1-9, as part of its 2026 HayRaiser event. All funds raised will help support the retirement facility and excellent care of the many equine residents that call Old Friends home.
McTigue Seeks Top-Notch Win in A.P. Smithwick Memorial
After a breakthrough win in the July 5 Leo O'Brien Handicap (NSA-1), the Cyril Murphy trainee McTigue seeks his second career NSA-1 victory in the A.P. Smithwick Memorial Handicap (NSA-1) Aug. 5 at Saratoga Racecourse.
Stakes Preview: Jim Dandy & Saratoga Special
Jonathon Kinchen looks ahead to the Jim Dandy & the Saratoga Special at Saratoga Race Course.
AAEP to Host Annual Convention Dec. 7-11 in Las Vegas
The American Association of Equine Practitioners will host its 72nd Annual Convention Dec. 7-11 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas.
NYRA Details Belmont Park Reconstruction, Business
New York Racing Association officials update the New York Franchise Oversight Board on reconstruction at Belmont Park and other NYRA business matters during a July 31 meeting in Saratoga Springs, N.Y.
Golden Slipper Winner Lady Of Camelot Offered for Sale
Lady Of Camelot, the 2024 Golden Slipper Stakes (G1) winner, has been offered for private sale by Sir Owen Glenn's Go Bloodstock operation.
NTRA Issues Update on Equine Impact of Latest Tariffs
The National Thoroughbred Racing Association says the recently announced tariffs will not directly impact the Thoroughbred horse industry. However, permanent imports (sales purchases and stallion acquisitions) will be subject to the new duties.
Maryland Completes Preakness Rights Purchase
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore announces that the state of Maryland has formally completed its acquisition of the intellectual property rights to the Preakness Stakes (G1) and George E. Mitchell Black-Eyed Susan Stakes (G1) from 1/ST Racing.
Local Knowledge Refuses To Yield Late In Amsterdam, Velazquez Notches 800th Graded Win
The 34th running of the GII Amsterdam Stakes was nothing short of a thriller as Local Knowledge (Yaupon–Chestnut Street, by Scat Daddy) refused to lose Friday afternoon, and the race also marked the 800th graded win for Hall of Fame…