Blood-Horse

Eleven months after sustaining severe pelvic and leg fractures in a shocking York sprint-race fall, jockey Jim Crowley has ended his efforts to return from injury and instead revealed plans to begin training this winter.

Milestones are nothing new for jockey John Velazquez and trainer Todd Pletcher.

The National Thoroughbred Racing Association says the recently announced tariffs will not directly impact the Thoroughbred horse industry. However, permanent imports (sales purchases and stallion acquisitions) will be subject to the new duties.

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore announces that the state of Maryland has formally completed its acquisition of the intellectual property rights to the Preakness Stakes (G1) and George E. Mitchell Black-Eyed Susan Stakes (G1) from 1/ST Racing.

The American Association of Equine Practitioners will host its 72nd Annual Convention Dec. 7-11 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas.

New York Racing Association officials update the New York Franchise Oversight Board on reconstruction at Belmont Park and other NYRA business matters during a July 31 meeting in Saratoga Springs, N.Y.

Lady Of Camelot, the 2024 Golden Slipper Stakes (G1) winner, has been offered for private sale by Sir Owen Glenn's Go Bloodstock operation. 

Hall of Fame jockey Gary Stevens has been hired as fellow Hall of Fame jockey Mike Smith's agent, as they campaign the summer meet at Del Mar.

Old Friends launches Leadership Match Challenges, running Aug. 1-9, as part of its 2026 HayRaiser event. All funds raised will help support the retirement facility and excellent care of the many equine residents that call Old Friends home.

After a breakthrough win in the July 5 Leo O'Brien Handicap (NSA-1), the Cyril Murphy trainee McTigue seeks his second career NSA-1 victory in the A.P. Smithwick Memorial Handicap (NSA-1) Aug. 5 at Saratoga Racecourse.

Magic Weisner, a popular Maryland-bred gelding who won the 2002 Ohio Derby (G2) and placed earlier that season in the Preakness Stakes (G1), has died at age 27, according to Old Friends.

After an impressive 10-length maiden win, Flight Command will be the first graded stakes starter for his sire, 2022 Horse of the Year Flightline, in the $250,000 Saratoga Special Stakes (G2) Aug. 1 at Saratoga Race Course.

Sunny skies should bring drying-out course conditions following heavy midweek rain when the $225,000 Lake George Stakes (G3T) is contested Aug. 1 at Saratoga Race Course.

Trainer Mark Casse has both the top older filly or mare and the leading 3-year-old filly in his barn in Nitrogen and Counting Stars. He just might have the premier 2-year-old filly as well.

A quick check of the record books shows one of the reasons why Kentucky Derby (G1) runner-up Renegade will prep for the Travers Stakes (G1) in the $500,000 Jim Dandy Stakes (G2) Aug. 1 at Saratoga Race Course.

If Bow Echo had to overcome difficulties to keep his unbeaten record at Glorious Goodwood, it could hardly have been more simple for Diamond Necklace to do the same in the Nassau Stakes (G1).

Formerly known as an assistant trainer to Mark Casse, Nick Tomlinson has been finding success in his solo career after venturing off nine months ago. With a breakthrough season at Gulfstream's Royal Palm Meet, Tomlinson looks to continue his rise.

Exiting a victory in the Sanford Stakes (G3), Booked will face three promising debut winners in the $250,000 Saratoga Special Stakes (G2) Aug. 1 at Saratoga Race Course.

Finalists and runners-up have been announced for the 2026 Thoroughbred Industry Employee Awards, where employees across seven categories will be recognized for their dedication to the sport. They will be hosted Oct. 20 at Keeneland in Lexington.

Medallion Racing and Steve Weston's Parkland Thoroughbreds have purchased a 50% interest in Railway Stakes (G2) winner Celeron.