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Hayayakko, a 9-year-old white horse owned by Makoto Kaneko, has run his last race and will enjoy a pensioned life at Northern Horse Park in Hokkaido, Japan.

Former top United States miler Carl Spackler is expected to race one more time in Britain before starting his new career in Australia.

Canterbury Park racing officials have canceled horse racing for June 22 due to projected heat indexes in excess of 105.

Ellis Park will launch its 25-day summer meet July 3, headlined by record stakes purses, top racing connections, fan-friendly wagering menus, and a full calendar of community events both on and off the track.

Vahva returned to form with a victory in the Chicago Stakes (G2) June 21 at Churchill Downs, a win that snapped a three-race losing streak that dated back to her victory in last year's edition of this seven-furlong sprint for older fillies and mares.

Never traveling beyond a mile before June 21, Mo Plex handled his first two-turn test with aplomb in the $500,000 Ohio Derby (G3) at Thistledown.

John and Thady Gosden were crowned the leading trainers at the Royal Ascot meet, with their brilliant week headlined by Field of Gold's superstar performance in the June17 St James's Palace Stakes (G1).

Equine star power will be on display June 28 at Churchill Downs, and not just in the day's feature, the $1 million Stephen Foster Stakes (G1).

With projected heat indexes in excess of 105 well into the evening, Canterbury Park has canceled the June 21 Northern Stars Turf Festival program that had been scheduled to begin at 5 p.m. CT.

Lazzat gave France its first success of the week at Royal Ascot June 21 after several near-misses with a victory in the six-furlong Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes (G1).

Globetrotting champion Rebel's Romance stepped into the ring and stamped his authority over the Hardwicke Stakes (G2) June 21, by far the most important victory on home soil for the U.K.-trained horse.

A good week for jockey Kieran Shoemark turned into a great one when Noble Champion ran out an impressive 25-1 winner of the Jersey Stakes (G3) at Royal Ascot.

With projected heat indexes in excess of 105 well into the evening, Canterbury Park has canceled the June 21 Northern Stars Turf Festival program that had been scheduled to begin at 5 p.m.

The Foundation for the Horse is awarding its first Equine Care Grants totaling $75,000 to 30 equine adoption, rescue, retirement, and therapy facilities in 18 states and Puerto Rico.

Rebel's Romance is the headliner in the June 21 Hardwicke Stakes (G2) at Royal Ascot.

The first five in the betting for the June 21 Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes (G1) at Royal Ascot feature two horses trained in France and one each in Britain, Japan, and Ireland.

There was no doubting Joe Murphy's popularity after the 70-year-old from Tipperary realized his lifetime ambition thanks to Cercene's tenacious success in the June 20 Coronation Stakes (G1) at Royal Ascot.

Trainer Karl Burke turned around a frustrating week as the highly regarded Venetian Sun burst home to land the June 20 Albany Stakes (G3) at Royal Ascot under Clifford Lee.

A budget reconciliation bill—also known as President Donald Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill"—being touted by United States Senate and House Republicans could have negative consequences for the Thoroughbred industry.

The 2025 Inglis Digital USA June Sale, with a slate of 29 entries that includes a half-sister to two grade 1 winners, a recent Saratoga maiden winner, and a graded black type producer.