Out With the Old as New Belmont Makes its Debut
In this week's On Racing, Sept. 18 unveiled a new Belmont Park that could not be more dramatically different from the old grandstand.
Coup for India as G1 Winner Sosie Joins Poonawalla Stud
India's leading breeding operation, Poonawalla Stud, has secured four-time group 1 winner Sosie to stand as a stallion next year.
Elliott 23rd North American Rider to Win 6,000 Races
A set of unexpected circumstances led to veteran jockey Stewart Elliott finally reaching the 6,000 North American victories milestone on the evening of Sept. 17 at Remington Park.
Shotgun Hottie Euthanized After Beginning to Founder
Graded stakes-winning millionaire Shotgun Hottie, less than a couple of years into her broodmare career, was euthanized this past weekend after beginning to founder, said Case Clay, racing manager for owner Wathnan Racing.
Major Players Look for Dismissal of CAW Lawsuit
A New York federal district court is considering dismissal of a lawsuit accusing several major players in the horse racing industry of engaging in racketeering and other unlawful activities related to betting by computer-assisted wagering companies.
Cubbies Root, Root, Root Act of Parliament to Victory
The Chicago Cubs of Major League Baseball flew the 'W' Sept. 17 at Churchill Downs when Alex Bregman's Act of Parliament rallied to win the final race of the evening with nearly the entire team there to celebrate.
Antiquarian Sold, Will Stand at Japan's Arrow Stud
Owner Centennial Farms, which campaigned Antiquarian, announced Sept. 18 that the grade 1-winning son of the late Preservationist has been sold to JS Company and Directors to begin his stallion career at Arrow Stud in Japan.
New Zealand Oaks Winner Leica Lucy Retired From Racing
New Zealand Oaks (G1) winner Leica Lucy has been retired from racing following an unsuccessful return from fetlock surgery, bringing an end to a career that delivered six wins and more than NZ$1 million in prize money.
Johanna Walsh to be Offered at Tattersalls Mares Sale
Johanna Walsh, an emphatic winner of the Irish Oaks (G1), will be offered at the Tattersalls December Mares Sale at the end of the year.
Sum of Success Connections Consider BC Juvenile Turf
K. Johnston Racing, Michael and Jules Iavarone, and Hopeless Stables' Gulfstream Park-based multiple stakes-winning 2-year-old Sum of Success, undefeated in three dirt starts, could make his turf debut next month on racing's biggest stage.