Blood-Horse

The sale circuit heads back to Deauville this week for the Arqana Summer edition, held June 30-July 1, and buyers from different disciplines will have the opportunity to stock up from some of Europe's leading operations.

The New York Racing Association unveiled the new Tapeta inner track at Belmont Park, which opened to horses June 29 to help usher in a new era for racing and training in the Empire State.

Linda Rice and Manny Franco were the respective leaders of the trainer and jockey standings at the Belmont at the Big A spring/summer meet, completing a sweep of this year's meetings at Aqueduct as the leaders at the winter and spring meets as well.

Aqueduct enjoyed a fitting and emotional farewell as horses traveled around the renowned oval for the last time and the final nine races in the Big A's storied history were contested.

In his latest On Racing column, Jay Hovdey reflects on his vivid memories of Aqueduct Racetrack as the fabled New York oval closes its doors.

Juddmonte homebred Deep Flame replicated his dominant maiden-breaking performance at Churchill Downs, effortlessly tracking the early pace before accelerating in the turn and drawing off in the Maxfield Stakes (G3) June 28.

Giulio's Jewel, dam of Deterministic, is just one aspect of Hinkle Farms' success. The family-run venture has been in constant evolution since the land was purchased by Anne Archer Hinkle's great-grandfather in 1926.

Benvenuto Cellini wins the Irish Derby (G1) at the Curragh by 1 3/4 lengths over stablemates Ronan Whelan and Pierre Bonnard. Trainer Aidan O'Brien said the Breeders' Cup at Keeneland is a possible target this fall.

An illness has delayed training preparations for Kentucky Derby (G1) and Belmont Stakes (G1) winner Golden Tempo ​​​​​​​and will prevent a start in the Aug. 1 Jim Dandy Stakes (G2) at Saratoga Race Course.

The consistent Lagynos fought hard to draw clear in the June 27 Wise Dan Stakes (G2T) at Churchill Downs for winning trainer Steve Asmussen.

Miss Vyvyanne scored in the $149,354 Highlander Stakes (G2T) June 27 at Woodbine, earning her first graded stakes victory.

Norman Williamson's Oak Tree Farm struck gold at the Goffs Classic Breeze Up Sale June 27, as its blue-blooded Lope De Vega colt, out of a sister to dual Arc winner Treve, topped the session.

Magnitude scores in front-running fashion in the June 27 Stephen Foster Stakes (G1) at Churchill Downs.

Harrodsburg showcases his speed and class to win the June 27 Bango Stakes (G3) at Churchill Downs.

Looking beat on the far turn, champion Immersive rerallied to win a virtual match race with grade 1 winner Shred the Gnar in the $483,500 Fleur de Lis Stakes (G2) June 27 at Churchill Downs.

The nomination deadline is approaching for NYTHA's D. Wayne Lukas Award, which recognizes a New York-based assistant trainer who demonstrates the qualities that the late Lukas exemplified.

The Jockey Club of Canada appoints its new chief steward, Frank Romeo, who steps into the role for one year following the death of Doug Anderson.

French-bred 6-year-old Splash Back rewards her bold importation from Europe in becoming an elite winner in the June 27 Tattersall's Tiara (G1) for fillies and mares at Eagle Farm.

Estrange gains her first group 1 victory with smooth success in the Pretty Polly Stakes at the Curragh winning the race by 1 1/2 lengths over One Look.

Channel Cat is a freshman sire by multiple leading turf sire English Channel.