Powell Elected Vice Chair of FL Animal Industry Group
Florida Thoroughbred Breeders' and Owners' Association CEO Lonny Powell has been elected vice chair of the Animal Industry Working Group.
Small Fields, Dominant Trainers Continue on West Coast
In this week's On Racing, a small field spotlights the Del Mar Futurity (G1) as Bob Baffert and Doug O'Neill have all five of the entrants in the September race for 2-year-olds.
Sea The Stars Filly Tops BBAG Yearling Sale
An impeccably bred Sea The Stars filly out of the group 3-winning Soldier Hollow mare Sconset led the way at the Baden-Badener Auktionsgesellschaft Yearling Sale in a baking-hot Baden-Baden Sept. 4.
Politi Seeks Return to the Top With Stress Relief
Having reached the pinnacle of owning a Thoroughbred filly with 2019 Kentucky Oaks (G1) winner Serengeti Empress, Dr. Joel Politi hopes he can reach the top again when Stress Relief runs in the Spinaway Stakes (G1) Sept. 5 at Saratoga…
Racing's Reappearance in Mainland China Delayed Further
Racing in mainland China will not begin next month as planned after the Hong Kong Jockey Club said competitive action at Conghua had been "postponed to a later date."
Tampa Bay Derby Purse Increased $100K to $500K
Tampa Bay Downs releases its 2026-27 stakes schedule, featuring $3,460,000 in purses across 24 stakes races, a slate highlighted by a purse increase in the 1 1/16-mile Tampa Bay Derby (G3) that brings its value to $500,000.
Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation Announces Changes
The Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation announced Sept. 2 the retirement of chief financial officer Pat Compagna (Stickney) and the appointment of Andy Pinto as her replacement.
Kid Rock Latest Star to Sign Guitars for Kentucky Downs
Guitars serving as trophies for eight graded stakes races at this year's Kentucky Downs meet will be autographed by Grammy-nominated musician Kid Rock.
HRRN Reveals New SiriusXM Home for Its Shows
Horse Racing Radio Network announced a new SiriusXM home for their platform of weekly talk shows. Beginning Sept. 3, all HRRN shows will air on Sirius 174, XM 253, and online channel 999 for SiriusXM subscribers.
Duffy Joins Midway University Board of Trustees
Midway University announced Sept. 3 that Gerry Duffy, president of WinStar Farm, has joined the university's board of trustees.