New Entries in July Selected Horses of Racing Age Sale
An additional 39 entries have been cataloged to Fasig-Tipton's July Selected Horses of Racing Age Sale, which will be held July 10 in Lexington, Kentucky, at 2 p.m. ET.
Brown Saddles Strong Trio in Perfect Sting
Four-time Eclipse Award-winning trainer Chad Brown sends out a three-pronged attack in Technical Analysis, Haughty, and Customer List for the July 2 $150,000 Perfect Sting, a one-mile Widener turf test for older fillies and mares at Belmont Park.
Irish Derby, German Derby Make World Pool Debuts
World Pool, the largest globally commingled horse racing pools created and powered by the Hong Kong Jockey Club, will be in operation at both the Irish and German Derbies for the first time on Sunday, July 2.
Stakes Preview: Stephen Foster and John A. Nerud
Greg Wolf & Sara Elbadwi look ahead to the Grade 1 Stephen Foster at Ellis Park and Grade 2 John A. Nerud at Belmont Park.
Stakes Producer Theheartofdixie Dies at 27
The daughter of Crafty Prospector was a multiple stakes producer.
Via Sistina Looks to Shine in Pretty Polly Stakes
The 5-year-old was progressive last season for George Boughey. After running commendable races in grade 3 company at Windsor and Newmarket, she put it all together on her final start at that level when winning in France.
HIWU Alleges Banned Substance, Suspends Ohio Trainer
Ohio-based trainer John T. Brown will face up to a two-year suspension after the Horseracing Integrity and Welfare Unit alleged one of his runners tested positive for a banned substance.
Forte Tops Pletcher Workers at Belmont June 30
Repole Stable and St. Elias Stable's reigning champion 2-year-old male Forte resumed serious business June 30 over the Belmont Park training track, working a half-mile in :50.40 for Hall of Fame trainer Todd Pletcher.
HISA Pauses Some Sanctions Relative to Injection Rule
Citing widespread misunderstanding, the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority will not assign sanctions against horsemen for the next couple of weeks if they violate a prohibition of intra-articular injections within seven days of a workout.