Keeneland Releases September Yearling Sale Catalog
Keeneland has cataloged 4,635 horses for the 83rd edition of the Keeneland September Yearling Sale, which will cover 12 sessions Sept. 14-26. The catalog is now online.
Rail-Drawn Luster Bids for King's Plate Glory
When the CA$1 million King's Plate, the oldest continuously run horse race in North America, is renewed Aug. 15, the rail-drawn Luster will be heavily favored to become the 40th filly to win the 1 1/4-mile race for Canadian-bred 3-year-olds.
Ethical Diamond Aimed at Kentucky Downs Turf Cup
Burnham Square is scheduled to have some international competition when racing in the Sept. 5 Kentucky Downs Turf Cup Invitational Stakes (G2T). Irish-based 2025 Breeders' Cup Turf (G1T) upsetter Ethical Diamond is another intended starter.
Sprinkler System Puts Out Barn Fire at Delaware Park
Crisis was averted at Delaware Park in the late evening hours of Aug. 10 as a small barn fire was extinguished by a sprinkler system. No injuries to horses or humans were reported.
Foreman: HISA Provides Critical Returns on Safety, Labs
At the Racing and Gaming Conference at Saratoga, HISA independent ombudsman Alan Foreman notes important areas where the independent enforcement agency that launched fully in May 2023 has moved racing forward.
Midnight Skull Initial Winner for Warrior's Charge
Midnight Skull becomes the first winner for freshman sire Warrior's Charge in taking a maiden special weight contest on debut Aug. 9 at Camarero Race Track in Puerto Rico.
Unbeaten Group 1 Winner Bow Echo Retired
Superstar Bow Echo has been retired from racing through injury. The 3-year-old leaves the track with a perfect record from six starts, having won the Two Thousand Guineas Stakes (G1), St James's Palace Stakes (G1), and Sussex Stakes (G1).
NY Commission Backs Coupling, Licensing Rule Changes
Meeting Aug. 11, the New York State Gaming Commission advanced changes to its Thoroughbred coupling and wagering rules and ownership licensing, while also updating its review of fire safety at the state's racetracks.
TOBA Announces 2025 State Breeder of the Year Awards
The Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association announced Aug. 11 the recipients of the 2025 State and Canadian Breeder of the Year Awards, recognizing outstanding breeders whose achievements distinguished them during the 2025 racing season.
Panel Talks Ownership Economics at Saratoga Conference
Participating on a panel that outlined many challenges for today's Thoroughbred owner, Jack Knowlton, managing partner of Sackatoga Stable, used something of an apologetic tone in acknowledging that his group is the rare owner to be in the black.