My Prankster, the grade 3-winning son of Into Mischief who stood at O'Sullivan Farms near Charles Town, W.Va., died Sept. 3 at age 7, the farm announced. No cause of death was given.
A relatively new state law in New York proved critical in preventing more than two dozen horses from being shipped to slaughter in Canada, according to New York State Police.
The Breeders' Cup Challenge Series: Win and You're In runs domestically through Kentucky Downs and Saratoga Race Course this week, with three races offering paid, automatic berths into the Breeders' Cup Oct. 30-31 at Keeneland in Kentucky.
Having reached the pinnacle of owning a Thoroughbred filly with 2019 Kentucky Oaks (G1) winner Serengeti Empress, Dr. Joel Politi hopes he can reach the top again when Stress Relief runs in the Spinaway Stakes (G1) Sept. 5 at Saratoga Race Course.
Horse Racing Radio Network announced a new SiriusXM home for their platform of weekly talk shows. Beginning Sept. 3, all HRRN shows will air on Sirius 174, XM 253, and online channel 999 for SiriusXM subscribers.
With King's Plate Stakes winner Luster sitting out the rest of the Canadian Triple Crown to pursue a graded stakes race, opportunity knocks for King's Plate runner-up Military Time in the CA$400,000 Prince of Wales Stakes Sept. 7 at Fort Erie.
Take Charge Star will make the trip to the U.S. to try the European-style turf course Sept. 7 at Kentucky Downs in the $1.5 million Franklin-Simpson Stakes (G2T). Twelve 3-year-olds will line up for the 6 1/2-furlong race.
Trainer David Hayes is confident Ka Ying Rising, despite a foot bruise earlier this week, is ready to go for the Sept. 6 Chief Executive's Cup Handicap (G3) at Sha Tin Racecourse.
The Maryland Thoroughbred community is invited to gather in remembrance of longtime trainer Howard Wolfendale at a Celebration of Life Sept. 9 at Laurel Park.