Doug O'Neill will run three from his stable in an effort to derail a tough pair from the Bob Baffert barn in the $300,000 Del Mar Futurity (G1) going 7 furlongs Sept. 6. Baffert will be going for his 20th victory in the grade 1 event.

Light Up Racing launches its free, online Welfare Communications Workshop, making the communications training delivered to Thoroughbred industry participants across six tracks over the past two years available industrywide for the first time.

Racing at Fairmount Park has been canceled for Sept. 5, due to forecasted extreme heat. Racing will resume Sept. 8, the track announced Sept. 3.

Three-year-old filly Natural Fling will be placed in the deep end Sept. 5 when she takes on her elders in the Moir Stakes (G1) over 1,000 meters (about 5 furlongs) at Sandown Racecourse. 

By all measures, the Canadian Premier Yearling Sale, held Sept. 2, produced the most successful results the sale has seen in years. A total of 145 yearlings sold for gross receipts of US$3,216,713.

Wyoming Downs and 307 Horse Racing announce a record-breaking finish to the 2026 live racing season, noting the largest purse payouts in the state's history, strong attendance, and an economic boost for communities across the state.

Wathnan Racing will be represented at Haydock Park Racecourse in the Sprint Cup Stakes (G1), with Kind of Blue one of nine horses declared for the Sept. 5 headline group 1 contest.

The Maryland Thoroughbred community is invited to gather in remembrance of longtime trainer Howard Wolfendale at a Celebration of Life at Laurel Park on Wednesday, Sept. 9.

Katie LaMonica has worked for Godolphin in various roles for more than 20 years. Darley America also announced the addition of Matt Daubeney to its nominations sales team.

Guitars serving as trophies for eight graded stakes races at this year's Kentucky Downs meet will be autographed by Grammy-nominated musician Kid Rock.