Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile Becoming Prep Race for Classic
The Challenge presented by Gainesway
Sir Prancelot Sires First North American-Bred Winner
California's Rancho San Miguel announced that Sir Prancealot will no longer shuttle outside of the United States due to the strong support he is getting.
TJC Round Table: Janney Sees International Opportunity
In closing remarks at the annual Jockey Club Round Table on Matters Pertaining to Racing Aug. 3 in Saratoga Springs, N.Y., The Jockey Club chairman Stuart Janney III told the sport's leadership that it's time to embrace a more global…
Bruised Heel Takes Smile Happy Out of Whitney
The plan was for Lucky Seven Stables' Smile Happy to run in the $1 million Whitney Stakes (G1) at Saratoga on Aug. 5. Those plans went kaput when the 4-year-old son of Runhappy was ruled out of the race due…
Round Table: Applying Data-Driven Decisions to Racing
Speaking at the Aug. 3 Jockey Club Round Table in Saratoga Springs, N.Y., NFL director of football data and analytics Michael Lopez described the way it's done for America's dominant sport in terms of popularity and revenue.
NY Gaming Commission Approves Changes to Claiming Rules
The New York State Gaming Commission unanimously approved a motion to amend its Thoroughbred claiming rules during its Aug. 3 meeting—changes aimed to expand the number of owners eligible to claim and delay claimed horses from racing out of state.
Panel: Regular Horseplayers Need Options in CRW Age
According to a leading horseplayer and a representative of the New York Racing Association, horse racing needs to find some ways to balance its wagering game in a pari-mutuel space currently dominated by computer-robotic players.
Prospective Pinhooks: F-T New York-Breds Saratoga Sale
Sale histories for horses entered in the Fasig-Tipton New York-Breds Yearling Sale in Saratoga Springs, N.Y., to be held Aug. 13-14.
Arabian Knight, Defunded Pointed to Pacific Classic
Arabian Knight and Defunded, two talented runners upset in their most recent starts, are pointed toward the $1 million Pacific Classic (G1) Sept. 2, Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert told Del Mar publicity.
Weaver's Royal Ascot Hero Getting Some Time Off
After winning the Queen Mary Stakes (G2) at Royal Ascot, 2-year-old filly Crimson Advocate has been getting time off and trainer George Weaver will get her back to the races in the fall.