Strong Hand for D'Amato in Del Mar Handicap
Trainer Phil D'Amato holds a strong hand with three entries in the Sept. 2 Del Mar Handicap (G2T), a "Win and You're In" for the Breeders' Cup Turf (G1T).
Hall of Fame Trainer Sheppard Dies at 82
Jonathan Sheppard, an acclaimed Racing Hall of Fame trainer whose accomplishments extended from steeplechase race meets to the highest levels of Thoroughbred racing, died Aug. 27 at his home in Hollywood, Fla. He was 82.
Tapit Stakes Kicks Off Lucrative Kentucky Downs Meet
An overflow field that includes last year's stakes-winners Kitodan and Play Action Pass was entered the $500,000 FanDuel Tapit Stakes Aug. 31, the opening-day feature of the seven-day meet at Kentucky Downs.
Practical Joke Colt Tops Texas Summer Yearling Sale
The hammer fell after a final bid of $110,000 on a Texas-bred Practical Joke colt to lead the way at the 2023 Texas Summer Yearling Sale. Cataloged as Hip 122, the colt out of the stakes-winning Jan's Perfect Star was purchased…
Danse Macabre Looks to Hit Right Notes in Music City
The daughter of Army Mule comes into the Music City with a 4-2-1 mark in seven starts, including 2-for-2 as a 3-year-old after Gulfstream Park's Herecomesthebride Stakes (G3T) and Churchill Downs' Mamzelle.
Arcangelo Rises to Second in NTRA Top Thoroughbred Poll
Following his victory in the Aug. 26 Travers Stakes (G1) at Saratoga Race Course, Blue Rose Farm's Arcangelo has soared into second place in the latest National Thoroughbred Racing Association Top Thoroughbred Poll.
HISA Announces Two Added Safety Precautions at Saratoga
The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority announced Aug. 29 the implementation of two additional safety precautions that will be in place for the remainder of the summer meet at Saratoga Race Course.
Maximus Mischief Colt on Top at MTA Yearling Sale
The Minnesota Thoroughbred Association Yearling Sale concluded Aug. 27 with a $49,000 colt by Maximus Mischief leading the way, selling to John Mentz. Richard Bremer and Cheryl Sprick bred and consigned the colt as Hip 31.
Annapolis, Ancient Rome Star in $2M Mint Millions
The first stakes offering a $2 million purse in Kentucky Downs history is set as the Mint Millions (G3T) headlines the 11-race Sept. 2 card at the FanDuel meet.