Nine Finalists for Maryland Thoroughbred Hall of Fame
The nine Maryland Thoroughbred Hall of Fame finalists are Bee Bee Bee, Brilliant Brass, Cathryn Sophia, Caveat, Cherokee's Boy, Eighttofasttocatch, Heros Reward, Include, and Smart Angle.
Whirl Wins Nassau Stakes Despite Unconventional Start
Despite the unconventional start, 6-5 favorite Whirl made all and stormed to a brilliant five-length victory in the mud leaving Cercene behind, while See The Fire, runner-up last year, came up short again.
At a Glance Preview: Clement L. Hirsch Stakes
A field of seven older fillies and mares will get their chance to earn grade 1 status and an expenses-paid spot in the Breeders' Cup Distaff (G1) in the Clement L. Hirsch Stakes Aug. 2 at Del Mar.
Zoustar Crowned Australia's Leading Sire for First Time
Widden Stud stallion and former shuttler Zoustar has been crowned Australia's champion sire for the first time. The son of Northern Meteor ended the Southern Hemisphere campaign with more than AU$26 million in progeny earnings.
Green Gets First Saratoga Win in Off-the-Turf Romp
Despite a turf pedigree, the 2-year-old took to the dirt to give the trainer her first win at the Spa.
Delaware Park Cancels July 31 Card Due to Thunderstorms
Due to heavy rain showers and thunderstorms in the area, the remainder of the July 31 live racing card, races 6-9, at Delaware Park has been canceled.
Trainer D'Amato is Ready for Del Mar Meet
The 49-year-old conditioner swept both ends of the stakes doubleheader on the first Saturday of the meet, winning the Wickerr Stakes with Almendares and then the San Clemente Handicap (G2T) with Thought Process.
Tacit Value Triumphs, Delivers Sire First Winner
Twice classic-placed Tacitus got his first winner as a sire when his 2-year-old filly Tacit Value was victorious July 31 at Delaware Park.
Funny Cide, Smarty Jones Legacy Lives On in Jocks' Sons
Jose Santos Jr., the son of 2003 Kentucky Derby (G1) and Preakness Stakes (G1) winner Funny Cide's rider Jose Santos, is the agent for Christopher Elliott, son of 2004 Derby and Preakness winner Smarty Jones' rider Stewart Elliott.
Keeneland Magazine Copy Editor Baer Dies at 60
Rena Baer began working for BloodHorse in 2000 in its Eclipse Press book division. She would later form Rena Baer Communications but continue as a writer and copy editor for Keeneland magazine and other Lexington publishing companies.