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Preakness Stakes (G1) and Haskell Stakes (G1) winner Journalism breezed a half-mile in :48 2/5 Aug. 9 at Del Mar. His upcoming race target has not yet been announced.

Aiming to bounce back from her first defeat, jockey Luis Saez says Good Cheer feels "100%" in preparation for the Aug. 16 Alabama Stakes (G1).

Two weeks removed from his fourth win of the year in the Jim Dandy Stakes (G2), Sovereignty resumed breezing Aug. 9 over the Oklahoma Training Track at Saratoga Race Course as he prepares for the $1.25 million Travers Stakes (G1) Aug. 23.

Amo Racing and jockey David Egan celebrated back-to-back graded wins with Power Blue in the Phoenix Stakes (G1) and Bucanero Fuerte in the Phoenix Sprint Stakes (G3) Aug. 9 at the Curragh.

Ozara has a long way to go to match Fourstardave or even Casa Creed as a Saratoga Race Course legend, but she is certainly moving in the right direction.

JAL Racing's Doncho not only picked up an allowance-optional claiming race victory Aug. 8 at Ellis Park, he also established a North American record in completing 5 1/2 furlongs in :59.75 on firm turf.

Early in the first session of Fasig-Tipton's New York Bred Yearling Sale Aug. 10—Hip 316, a half brother to Ohio Derby (G3) winner Mo Plex, will be offered by Turning Point Bloodstock, agent.

Royal Ascot winners and Aidan O'Brien-trained stablemates Gstaad and True Love are set to go head-to-head in the Aug. 9 Phoenix Stakes (G1) at the Curragh in a battle of the sexes.

Grade 1-winning millionaire Gift Box will relocate to Saudi Arabia to continue his stud career beginning in 2026 after being purchased by Prince Abdulaziz bin Mousd al Saud. The 12-year-old horse previously stood at Lane's End Farm.

When Parchment Party won the Aug. 6 Birdstone Stakes, a 1 3/4-mile race dirt race at Saratoga, a plan to tackle one of the most celebrated races in the world, Australia's Melbourne Cup (G1), was foremost on the minds of the colt's owners.

Equistar Training and Breeding Center in Annville, Pa., will host a public event celebrating the induction of Pennsylvania's own Smarty Jones into the National Horse Racing Hall of Fame.

The Indiana Thoroughbred Alliance is proud to offer grants for Indiana Thoroughbred horse racing farms and facilities to shine a light on the importance of horse racing in Indiana.

The New York Racing Association announced Aug. 8 the appointment of Eric Johnston to the position of stakes coordinator.

Trainer Jerome Reynier is looking for Royal Ascot winner Lazzat to put down another significant marker in the Aug. 10 Prix Maurice de Gheest (G1).

Makeover Champions invites members of the Thoroughbred racing industry to demonstrate public support for former connected horses who are headed to the 2025 Thoroughbred Makeover.

Baoma Corp's Himika, the talk of the town following an impressive debut score, has the chance to back up that performance when she tries stakes company for the first time in the Aug. 10 $150,000 Sorrento Stakes (G3) at Del Mar.

Jockey Katie Davis has promised not to just make up the numbers in the Aug. 9 Shergar Cup and will be calling upon a certain Frankie Dettori for last-minute instructions before her Ascot debut.

Be Your Best leads a trio of stakes starters for trainer Saffie Joseph Jr. Aug. 9 at Colonial Downs.

After La Cara was scratched from the Coaching Club American Oaks (G1) because of her barn being quarantined, Hall of Fame trainer Mark Casse is doing "a little bit more" with the filly's training to prepare for the Alabama Stakes (G1) Aug. 16.

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