Freely Held Becomes Independence Hall's First Winner
After finishing second on debut, Freely Held dominated in his next outing Aug. 15 at Delaware Park, becoming the first winner for WinStar Farm's first-crop sire Independence Hall....
With Win Under Belt, Icon Racing Eyes Big Weekend
After earning their first victory with their first starter one month ago, Jayson Werth's Icon Racing is eyeing a big weekend at Saratoga Race Course Aug. 16-17....
Excitement Builds in Deauville on Eve of Arqana Sale
After a record-breaking yearling sale at Fasig-Tipton's The Saratoga Sale, consignors are hopeful that momentum will carry across the Atlantic at the upcoming Arqana August Yearling Sale....
Notorious Gangster a Daunting Presence in King's Plate
Notorious Gangster enters the CA$1 million King's Plate Stakes at Woodbine Aug. 16 as one of the most accomplished entrants, and his trainer, Josie Carroll, has the King's Plate qualifications to matc...
MHBA Introduces Maryland Broodmare Incentive Program
The Maryland Horse Breeders Association announced Aug. 15 the new Maryland Broodmare Incentive Program for 2026. The program will offer a total of $50,000 for 2026 incentives to buyers/owners of brood...
Queen Azteca Travels for Alabama From Unusual Path
Last running in the Swedish Derby, Kentucky-bred Queen Azteca is set to make her United States debut in the $600,000 Alabama Stakes (G1) at Saratoga Race Course Aug. 16 for trainer Niels Petersen and ...
Carroll Eyes King’s Plate Glory with Notorious Gangster
"I wouldn't trade him for anybody else in the race," trainer Josie Carroll says of her King's Plate contender Notorious Gangster. The 3-year-old son of Classic Empire will be ridden by Fraser Aebly in...