August, 2026

Foreman: HISA Provides Critical Returns on Safety, Labs
At the Racing and Gaming Conference at Saratoga, HISA independent ombudsman Alan Foreman notes important areas where the independent enforcement agency that launched fully in May 2023 has moved racing...

Kentucky Downs to Host 20 Stakes Worth $25.75M
The 2026 Kentucky Downs meet will feature 20 stakes races with $25.75 million in total purses. The seven-day racing season opens Aug. 29 and continues Aug. 30, Sept. 3, Sept. 5-7, and Sept. 9, offerin...

Ethical Diamond Aimed at Kentucky Downs Turf Cup
Burnham Square is scheduled to have some international competition when racing in the Sept. 5 Kentucky Downs Turf Cup Invitational Stakes (G2T). Irish-based 2025 Breeders' Cup Turf (G1T) upsetter Eth...

NY Commission Backs Coupling, Licensing Rule Changes
Meeting Aug. 11, the New York State Gaming Commission advanced changes to its Thoroughbred coupling and wagering rules and ownership licensing, while also updating its review of fire safety at the st...

Sovereignty Reigns in NTRA Poll, Breeders' Cup Rankings
Godolphin's Sovereignty is atop the National Thoroughbred Racing Association's Top Thoroughbred Poll following his 4 3/4-length, come-from-behind victory against a star-studded field in the Aug. 8 Whi...

Midnight Skull Initial Winner for Warrior's Charge
Midnight Skull becomes the first winner for freshman sire Warrior's Charge in taking a maiden special weight contest on debut Aug. 9 at Camarero Race Track in Puerto Rico....

Unbeaten Group 1 Winner Bow Echo Retired
Superstar Bow Echo has been retired from racing through injury. The 3-year-old leaves the track with a perfect record from six starts, having won the Two Thousand Guineas Stakes (G1), St James's Palac...

Keeneland Releases September Yearling Sale Catalog
Keeneland has cataloged 4,635 horses for the 83rd edition of the Keeneland September Yearling Sale, which will cover 12 sessions Sept. 14-26. The catalog is now online. ...

TOBA Announces 2025 State Breeder of the Year Awards
The Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association announced Aug. 11 the recipients of the 2025 State and Canadian Breeder of the Year Awards, recognizing outstanding breeders whose achievements distin...

Panel Talks Ownership Economics at Saratoga Conference
Participating on a panel that outlined many challenges for today's Thoroughbred owner, Jack Knowlton, managing partner of Sackatoga Stable, used something of an apologetic tone in acknowledging that h...

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