Blood-Horse

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.

Fasig-Tipton's July Selected Yearling Sale, scheduled July 14, launches the yearling sales season in North America, turning the page to an exciting chapter packed with debut offerings from 19 first-crop stallions.

Grade 3-placed Talk to Me Jimmy prevails in a deep-stretch battle July 13 at Finger Lakes Gaming & Racetrack to capture the $164,000 New York Derby by 1 1/4 lengths over Sculcos Folly in a 1 1/16-mile test for New York-breds.

On the July 13 episode of BloodHorse Monday: Napoleon Solo's trainer, Chad Summers, and Monmouth Park CEO and chairman Dennis Drazin discuss the July 18 Haskell Stakes (G1).

Resolute Bloodstock will offer two homebred yearlings from their inaugural crop at the Fasig-Tipton July Selected Yearling Sale. This debut marks a spotlight for the operation as it offers a first wave of racing prospects to the public.

Live racing is scheduled to resume Thursday, July 16.

Senan MacRedmond, Catherine Donworth, and Sarah O'Connor have been awarded this year's Kentucky Experience Awards. MacRedmond and Donworth will join Hunter Valley Farm, and O'Connor begins a year-long sojourn at Springhouse Farm.

Ontario's Thoroughbred racing community announced July 13 significant purse enhancements for the 2026 Thoroughbred racing season at Woodbine Racetrack. In addition to higher purses, more money will be provided for breeders' awards.