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Dr. Connie Brown, an equine veterinarian who also bred a number of winning Thoroughbreds, died May 15. She was 71.

The Road, presented by Gainesway and Darby Dan Farm

The Opening Day program of the five-day Belmont Stakes Racing Festival June 4 at Saratoga Race Course will feature six New York-bred stakes to celebrate the best of racing in the Empire State for New York Showcase Day.

Don Combs, who trained Dust Commander to win the 1970 Kentucky Derby, died May 25 at Sayre Christian Village in Lexington, a Sayre Christian Village executive confirmed to BloodHorse May 29. He was 86.

Grade 3 winner and dual grade 1-placed Pyrenees, a homebred for Bonnie Baskin and Adam Corndorf's Blue Heaven Farm, has been retired from racing.

Clayton Douglas couldn't be happier with Giga Kick ahead of the AU$1 million Kingsford Smith Cup (G1) May 31 at Eagle Farm. The group 1 winner produced a strong run in the Goodwood (G1) May 10 to finish third in his first outing since November.

Fasig-Tipton has cataloged 97 entries for its June Digital Sale. Bidding is now open and will close June 3, beginning at 2 p.m. ET.

Oaklawn Park reported that Zack Gillham has been promoted to vice president of racing and wagering, while Jason Milligan will step down from his current position of vice president of racing and assume the role of director of racing.

Coolmore has announced the death of its promising young sire and 2018 Coventry Stakes (G2) winner Calyx due to an acute foot injury suffered mid-covering season.

A group of former Todd Pletcher assistant trainers, who have since launched their own successful careers, have pledged to donate a percentage of their earnings from the Belmont Stakes Racing Festival to support the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation.

The Kentucky Derby Museum is in the final stretch of updating its iconic Winner's Circle exhibit to honor the unforgettable victory of Sovereignty in the 151st Kentucky Derby.

Due to the significant rainfall in the region and more forecasted, Delaware Park's $200,000 Cape Henlopen Stakes has been rescheduled from May 31 and will be run on Saturday, June 14.    

Recognizing winning rides in the Gamely Stakes (G1T) and Hollywood Gold Cup (G2), a panel of racing experts voted Irad Ortiz Jr. Jockey of the Week for May 19 - May 26.

The 13 horses to sweep the Triple Crown etched their names in horse racing's history books as the accomplishment elevated them to legendary status but a look at the list of horses to win two of the classics also reveals some of the sport's greats.

Hong Kong Horse of the Year Romantic Warrior underwent surgery on his left front leg at the Hong Kong Jockey Club's Equine Hospital May 28, the HKJC announced. He has since returned to trainer Danny Shum's stables at Sha Tin.

BH Daily Letters to the Editor, May 29 Issue

Dollars & Sense with Frank Angst

The Inglis Digital USA May Sale closed May 28 with a pair of six-figure fillies with close relations to the top two finishers in this year's Kentucky Oaks (G1) leading the way.

2004 Canadian Horse of the Year Soaring Free died the morning of May 28 at Sam-Son Farm's Ocala, Fla., farm due to complications of old age. He was 26.

There were late fireworks on the final day of the Magic Millions National Broodmare Sale May 28 when Yulong acquired Call Di and Aristia for a combined AU$3.55 million.