In this week's Porter on Pedigrees, Ghostzapper was represented during the July 11-12 weekend by similarly bred graded stakes winner Ole Crazy Bone and stakes winner Ghost Me.
Last-ditch efforts to save racing at Hawthorne Race Course apparently have fallen short as the only bid at a bankruptcy auction came from a developer planning to demolish the track.
The Canadian Thoroughbred Horse Society announces details of Ontario's Breeders' Awards and breeder incentive programs, made possible through the CA$5 million increase to Ontario Racing's Thoroughbred Improvement Program.
Phil Hager of Taproot Bloodstock acquired three yearlings at Fasig-Tipton's The July Sale in Lexington, spending $515,000.
Former Pennsylvania Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association president, Pennsylvania State Horse Racing commissioner, and Parx Racing Hall of Fame owner Salvatore DeBunda died July 9 at 83.
Agent Pedro Lanz buys the graded-placed, stakes-winning Our Moneyman for KAS Stables, which plans to keep the colt in the United States under the care of trainer Bret Calhoun. Lanz said the Sept. 19 Pennsylvania Derby (G1) is on their radar.
Napoleon Solo may be a classic winner, but trainer Chad Summers knows his 3-year-old colt will be facing his toughest test to date in the July 18 Haskell Stakes (G1) at Monmouth Park.
The Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association has launched a new strategic initiative with the goal of positioning the organization to work for the future of Thoroughbred racing.
Pinhooker Tom McCrocklin emerges as the leading yearling buyer July 14 during The July Sale at Fasig-Tipton in Lexington, purchasing eight yearlings, led by Hip 166, a daughter of Girvin who brought $450,000 to top the filly market.
Angel of Kirk and Talleyrand, two smartly bred juveniles, are new BloodHorse Maiden Watch Hot Prospects after posting first-out victories.
The Jockey Club today announced the agenda, including a list of speakers on timely topics, for its 2026 Round Table Conference on Matters Pertaining to Racing.
Dan Tordjman, president of The Jockey Club's Media Ventures and America's Best Racing, has been named the 2026 Bill Handleman Award winner for outstanding coverage of last year's Haskell Stakes (G1), Monmouth Park announced today.
Kristian Villante of Legion Bloodstock signs July 14 for the purchase of a chestnut son of Vekoma for $600,000 during The July Sale at Fasig-Tipton in Lexington. Sold as Hip 135, the colt took the lead as the top seller of the session.
A breeding right to Godolphin's Ombudsman, the world's equal highest rated racehorse, proved popular on Darley's bespoke "Winning Bid" platform July 13, selling to an unnamed buyer.
FanDuel TV will return to Del Mar with on-site coverage of its meet, which begins July 17. The summer season at Del Mar continues through Labor Day Sept. 7.
Goffs has unveiled a high-class catalog for the Doncaster Premier Sale Aug. 25-26, an event which features over 440 yearlings, including siblings to and progeny of black-type winners and performers.
Undefeated so far this year, Magnitude is being aimed next for the Whitney Stakes (G1), where he could face Nysos.
The Race Track Chaplaincy of America will honor individuals who have shown selfless acts of service to the racing community. The 2026 RTCA White Horse Award recipient will receive the award at their current track or local location.
While the foal session of the two-day Japan Racing Horse Association Select Sale saw a decline in gross and average, overall the auction that concluded July 14 reported record numbers thanks to a robust yearling market.
The New York Racing Association has been a leader in establishing guardrails to prevent CAWs from flooding mutuel pools. Now NYRA is taking another big step toward leveling the wagering playing field for its wagering customers by teaming with Waigr.
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