Dollars & Sense with Frank Angst looks at some more encouraging wagering numbers from NYRA at a time that overall handle continues to slide.

The Divine Light Healing Ministries homebred filly wins her racing debut July 6 with trainer Kevin Rice at Presque Isle Downs by 1 1/4 lengths.

On the July 6 episode of BloodHorse Monday: Co-hosts Louie Rabaut and Sean Collins, and NBC's Steve Kornacki award the best horses and humans of the first half of the 2026 racing season.

Owner Chester Thomas and trainer Bret Calhoun bring Our Moneyman to the July 11 Indiana Derby (G3) at Horseshoe Indianapolis, a son of their 2019 winner Mr. Money.

Dr. Padraig O'Casaigh announced July 6 he bought the majority interest in Early Voting. He said proceeds from the stallion's stud fees will be used to provide financial assistance to veterinary school students.

Sky and ITV believe the deal, which is subject to regulatory approval, will make them more competitive against big streaming giants such as Netflix, Disney, and Amazon.

Mary Rampellini grew up in the racing business and worked 24 years for Daily Racing Form. She died July 4 in a hospital in Grapevine, Texas.

When summer temperatures rise, most horse owners pay close attention to sweat, flies, and heat indexes. But one of the most important aspects of your horse’s health is often overlooked: water intake.

Dehydration can develop quickly during hot weather and may lead to decreased performance, digestive issues, impaction colic, heat stress, and other serious health concerns. Fortunately, recognizing the signs and encouraging proper hydration can make a significant difference.

Tattersalls Ireland has appointed Tomasz Szumski as its official representative in Poland. The announcement comes on the back of Time For The Star winning the July 5 Polish Derby as a €22,000 purchase by Szumski and trainer Adam Wyrzyk.

Pari-mutuel handle on United States races for the first half of 2026 is down 4.52%, but purse numbers saw some improvement despite the wagering decline.