Unbeaten New York Thunder Rockets to Amsterdam Win
There may be a lively debate over who is the best member of the 3-year-old male division. But there's no reason for an argument over the most versatile runner in the crop.
Belmont Winner Arcangelo Is Growing Up
In Saturday's Notebook: After Arcangelo's third Saratoga work, trainer Jena Antonucci sees her colt growing up; trainer Kenny McPeek will run Smile Happy in Whitney, waiting to see with Rattle N Roll.
NorCal Stakes Winners Intriguing in Read at Del Mar
I'mgonnabesomebody, based in Northern California, will tackle Southern California competition in the Read, including four horses from the always-tough Phil D'Amato stable.
Defunded Totes 125 lbs. vs. Nine Rivals in San Diego
Much improved since finishing unplaced in last year's San Diego Handicap (G2), Defunded will be seeking his third consecutive graded stakes victory and fifth lifetime in the July 29 renewal of the San Diego.
Churchill Preparing for Racing's Return in September
On June 10 the spring-summer meet was moved from Churchill Downs to CDI sister track Ellis Park, a move that executives on a Churchill Downs Inc. conference call with investors and analysts July 27 said resulted in about a $6…
Extreme Heat Forces Numerous Racing Cancellations
Woodbine and Laurel Park have canceled live racing for July 27-28 due to extreme heat, and Ellis Park, Colonial Downs and Belterra Park further announced upcoming heat-related cancellations.
Grayson Grass Challenge Returns Aug. 1
Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation and Horseshoe Indianapolis announced July 27 that they will be partnering for the fourth consecutive year for the "Grayson Grass Challenge" to raise money for the foundation.
Connections Await Decision After Forte Hearing
Trainer Todd Pletcher and the connections of Forte are awaiting a decision from hearing officer Clark Petschek after a July 20 adjudicatory hearing over the finding of meloxicam in the colt's system after a victory in the 2022 Hopeful Stakes…