Little Miss Vivi Tops F-T Digital Sale at $280K
Fasig-Tipton's August Digital Sale closed Sept. 1 with gross sales of $5,790,000 for 198 horses sold. The average price was $29,242, with a clearance rate of 86%.
Little Trilby, Smart Uncle Square Off in Sheppard
Trainer Ricky Hendriks is well-suited with a pair of contenders in grade 1-winner Little Trilby and grade 1-placed Coutach for the Sept. 2 Jonathan Sheppard Memorial, a 2 3/8-mile steeplechase handicap for older horses, at Saratoga Race Course.
On the Rise: Ben Weaver
In this monthly BH interview, Karen M. Johnson profiles young racing personalities.
Kentucky Downs Finds Interest in its Racing Simulcast
Dollars & Sense with Frank Angst, presented by NTRA, looks at Kentucky Downs leaning into a fully produced racing show and finding interest from streaming partner Peacock.
The Jockey Club Announces New Members, Stewards
The Jockey Club announced Aug. 31 new stewards and members that have been elected.
O'Brien Rues Impact of Pacemakers at York
Aidan O'Brien is confident Constitution River can get back to his brilliant best in the Irish Champion Stakes (G1) at Leopardstown after what he has called a "complete mess" of a race in the Juddmonte International (G1) at York last…
Era Ends at Hawthorne as Last Three Horses Leave
The last three horses were vanned off the Hawthorne Racecourse backstretch on the rainy Aug. 31 morning, clearing the way for the final sale of the track for demolition and redevelopment.
Keeneland Hiring Seasonal Workers for Fall Meet, BC
The Lexington track is hiring for its Fall Meet and the Breeders' Cup World Championships.
Churchill Downs Inc. Lobbies for FTC Review of HISA
The Kentucky racing and gaming company made its request for an in-depth independent review of Horseracing Integrity & Safety Authority governance and technological integrity in a letter to the Federal Trade Commission chair and an FTC commissioner.
BH Monday: Cox's Belief Paid Off in Leading Change
On the Aug. 31 episode of BloodHorse Monday: trainer Brad Cox discusses Leading Change's victory in the Travers Stakes (G1) at Saratoga Race Course.