Big, Tough Fields Set for Eddie D, City of Hope Mile
Turf runners look ready for action at Santa Anita after the short break from the Del Mar meeting and with the Breeders' Cup World Championships looming.
Baffert Suit Alleges Extortion, Defamation, Threats
A lawsuit filed by trainer Bob Baffert alleges two persons are extorting him, threatening him and his family and damaging his reputation while making repeated negative social media posts and references to an alleged damning video.
Zozos, Three Technique Battle in Ack Ack for BC Berth
As the field turns for home in the Sept. 30 Ack Ack Stakes (G3) at Churchill Downs, the stage will be set for two favorites, one on the lead and the other trying to catch him.
Old Friends to Remember Timely Writer in Oct. 16 Event
Due to the construction of a new synthetic track at Belmont Park, Timely Writer's grave has been exhumed, and his remains will now be reinterred in Old Friends' Nikki Bacharach Memorial Cemetery. An event remembering Timely Writer is Oct. 16.
Kentucky Committee Hearing Outlines Racing Industry
At a committee meeting Sept. 28, Kentucky lawmakers heard about progress in racing and breeding in the state from representatives of leading industry organizations.
Dragon Symbol Retired to Whitsbury Manor Stud
Top sprinter Dragon Symbol has been retired and will return to where his story began by standing at Whitsbury Manor Stud for the 2024 breeding season.
Conference on Jockey Welfare Returns Following Pandemic
The ICHSWJ featured presentations and panels on concussions, spinal injuries, and mental health and psychological fitness before concluding with recently retired third-generation jockey Tom Scudamore providing his reflections on the conference.
Races Against Older Rivals Await Godolphin Fillies
Throughout this year, Godolphin has been in rather good standing among the 3-year-old filly division with its homebred duo of Pretty Mischievous and Wet Paint.
Secretariat Exhibit Showcased at Keeneland, Woodbine
The exhibit A Tremendous Machine: Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Secretariat's Triple Crown will be at Woodbine in Toronto from Oct. 5-8 and at Keeneland in Lexington, Ky., from Oct. 25-29.
Arcangelo Arrives at Santa Anita
Arcangelo, the top-rated horse in the official Breeders' Cup Classic rankings, arrived at Santa Anita Park Sept. 27.