The Puma Leaps Back Into Action in Haskell
The "Second Season" starts July 18 in the Haskell Stakes (G1) for The Puma.
Three Trainers Receive Lengthy Suspensions
Three trainers—Luis Diaz, Erin Thompson, and Dominic Duree—received lengthy suspensions in separate Horseracing Integrity and Welfare Unit cases adjudicated in recent weeks.
Breeders' Cup Announces New Foal Nomination Structure
All 2027 foals sired by North American-nominated stallions with an advertised fee of $5,000 or less will be assigned a $200 nomination fee, which is a 50% decrease of the current $400 nomination fee for 2026.
Returning Veteran Riders Spice Up Del Mar Jockey Colony
The Del Mar jockey colony is an ever-changing organism. New faces come in while popular veterans exit.
Champion Sprinter Book'em Danno Returns Home to NJ
Atlantic Six Racing's Book'em Danno will be the star attraction on the titular "Book'em Danno Day" at Monmouth Park, as the 2025 champion male sprinter headlines a likely field of seven in the $200,000 Mr. Prospector Stakes July 17.
San Diego Showdown Pits Journalism and Full Serrano
The $300,000 San Diego Handicap (G2) July 18 at Del Mar will provide Journalism and Full Serrano a chance to get back in the winning groove.
Graded Stakes-Winning Owner Bushey Dies at 68
Pennsylvania-based owner Bryan Bushey, whose Bush Racing Stable won the Carter Stakes (G2) this spring with Point Dume, died July 13 after a two-year battle with cancer. He was 68.
Retired Ghostzapper Continues to Impress as a Sire
In this week's Porter on Pedigrees, Ghostzapper was represented during the July 11-12 weekend by similarly bred graded stakes winner Ole Crazy Bone and stakes winner Ghost Me.
Magnitude Stays Solidly Atop NTRA Thoroughbred Poll
Undefeated so far this year, Magnitude is being aimed next for the Whitney Stakes (G1), where he could face Nysos.
2026 RTCA White Horse Award Nominations Now Open
The Race Track Chaplaincy of America will honor individuals who have shown selfless acts of service to the racing community. The 2026 RTCA White Horse Award recipient will receive the award at their current track or local location.