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Firestorm Seeks First Group 1 in Tattersalls Tiara

Fri, 2025-06-27 15:19
The Chris Waller team is hoping that Firestorm will get race conditions to suit in the 1,400-meter (about seven-furlong) Tattersall's Tiara (G1) at Eagle Farm Racecourse June 28.

Touch of Destiny Leads Uruguayan BC Dirt Mile Qualifier

Thu, 2025-06-26 15:19
Undefeated Touch of Destiny leads the June 29 Asociacion Uruguaya de Propietarios de Caballos de Carrera (G3) at Hipodromo Maronas. The winner will earn an automatic starting position into the $1 million Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile (G1).

Per Incanto Colt Tops NZB National Weanling Sale

Thu, 2025-06-26 15:19
A colt by Little Avondale Stud's Per Incanto topped what was a solid day of trade June 26 at New Zealand Bloodstock's National Weanling Sale at Karaka, with James Mitchell signing for the youngster on behalf of Jim Carey for NZ$190,000.

Mi Bago, Zulu Kingdom Lead Twice-Postponed Penn Mile

Thu, 2025-06-26 15:19
Mi Bago and Zulu Kingdom headline the twice-postponed $400,000 Penn Mile Stakes (G3T) at Penn National Race Course June 27.

Simplification, Verifying to Shuttle to Argentina

Thu, 2025-06-26 15:19
Simplification and Verifying, both graded stakes winners who stand at Pleasant Acres Stallions near Morriston, Fla., will shuttle this year to Argentina for the Southern Hemisphere breeding season, Pleasant Acres confirmed June 26.

Santa Anita Turf Course Undergoes Annual Renovation

Thu, 2025-06-26 15:19
The highly regarded Camino Real Turf Course at Santa Anita Park is currently undergoing its annual renovation after performing splendidly during the most recent Classic and Hollywood meets.

European Horseracing Federation Sets Dunshea Vice Chair

Thu, 2025-06-26 15:19
Brant Dunshea, acting CEO of the British Horseracing Authority, has been elected vice chair of the European and Mediterranean Horseracing Authority.

Saratoga Barn Placed Under 14-Day Strangles Quarantine

Thu, 2025-06-26 15:19
The New York Racing Association and the New York State Gaming Commission have placed a group of horses located in Barn 66 at Saratoga Race Course under a 14-day quarantine due to a positive case of strangles.

Hong Kong Buyers to the Fore as Secure Tops Inglis Sale

Thu, 2025-06-26 15:19
A son of Snitzel and dual group 1-winning mare Response, Secure was purchased by Hong Kong owner C Y Wong for AU$500,000. The Inglis Digital June (Late) Sale grossed AU$5,155,100. In total 12 lots realized AU$100,000 or more.

My Boy Prince, Patches O'Houlihan to Duel at Woodbine

Thu, 2025-06-26 15:19
My Boy Prince, fresh off a runner-up performance in the Jaipur Stakes (G1T) earlier this month, and 2024 Canadian Horse of the Year Patches O'Houlihan vie in the CA$200,000 Highlander Stakes (G2T) June 28 at Woodbine.

IFHA Council on Illegal Betting, Crimes Expands

Thu, 2025-06-26 15:19
The International Federation of Racing Authorities announced that its Council on Anti-Illegal Betting & Related Financial Crime has expanded its membership to include four additional experts to support integrity in racing and other sports.

At 4, Kentucky Derby Winner Mystik Dan Poised for More

Thu, 2025-06-26 15:19
The 2024 Kentucky Derby (G1) winner, Mystik Dan, has improved since last season as he prepares for a strong edition of the Stephen Foster Stakes (G1) June 28 at Churchill Downs.

Tap the Champagne Tops Inglis Digital USA Sale at $350K

Thu, 2025-06-26 15:19
At the time of the sale's closing, 21 horses had sold for a total of $560,000, with an average of $26,667, and a median of $3,250. The RNA rate was 27.6%, representing the eight horses who failed to meet their reserve.

Epsom Derby-Winning Trainer Paul Cole Retires

Thu, 2025-06-26 15:19
Oliver Cole said he is "looking forward to the future" after his Derby-winning father, Paul, announced his retirement with immediate effect June 25.

New Vet Inspection Rules to Begin July 1 in Kentucky

Thu, 2025-06-26 15:19
The Kentucky Horse Racing and Gaming Corporation announced amendments to its veterinary examination rules June 25, to take effect July 1, two days before the opening of Ellis Park's summer meeting.

O'Neill Fined, Suspended for Horse Not Having Vet Exams

Wed, 2025-06-25 15:18
California stewards suspended trainer Doug O'Neill seven days and fined him $2,500 for not having the required primary and secondary veterinary examinations of the horse Ivan the Great when the colt resumed training following a layoff this spring.

At a Glance Look at Wise Dan Stakes

Wed, 2025-06-25 15:18
America's Best Racing takes a look at competitive group of nine turf horses ages 4 and older are set to face off in the Wise Dan Stakes (G2T) June 28 at Churchill Downs. 

Race Entry Examination Amendments Take Effect July 1

Wed, 2025-06-25 15:18
Amendments to 810 KAR 4:030, Section 17, Entry Examination by Attending Veterinarian, take effect July 1.

Booth Aims to Extend Winning Streak in Kelly's Landing

Wed, 2025-06-25 15:18
Booth seeks his fifth straight win and fourth straight grade 3 victory in the $250,000 Kelly's Landing Stakes (G3) at Churchill Downs June 28.

Arqana Unveils Quality Catalog for August Yearling Sale

Wed, 2025-06-25 15:18
The catalog for Arqana's flagship August Yearling Sale was released June 25, and features 307 yearlings. One of the many notable offerings is Haras de Beaufay's St Mark's Basilica half brother to Coventry Stakes (G2) winner Rashabar.

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