Maryland Gov. Wes Moore announces that the state of Maryland has formally completed its acquisition of the intellectual property rights to the Preakness Stakes (G1) and George E. Mitchell Black-Eyed Susan Stakes (G1) from 1/ST Racing.

The National Thoroughbred Racing Association says the recently announced tariffs will not directly impact the Thoroughbred horse industry. However, permanent imports (sales purchases and stallion acquisitions) will be subject to the new duties.

The American Association of Equine Practitioners will host its 72nd Annual Convention Dec. 7-11 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas.

Jonathon Kinchen looks ahead to the Jim Dandy & the Saratoga Special at Saratoga Race Course.

New York Racing Association officials update the New York Franchise Oversight Board on reconstruction at Belmont Park and other NYRA business matters during a July 31 meeting in Saratoga Springs, N.Y.

Lady Of Camelot, the 2024 Golden Slipper Stakes (G1) winner, has been offered for private sale by Sir Owen Glenn's Go Bloodstock operation. 

Hall of Fame jockey Gary Stevens has been hired as fellow Hall of Fame jockey Mike Smith's agent, as they campaign the summer meet at Del Mar.

Old Friends launches Leadership Match Challenges, running Aug. 1-9, as part of its 2026 HayRaiser event. All funds raised will help support the retirement facility and excellent care of the many equine residents that call Old Friends home.

Hall of Fame jockey Gary Stevens has been hired as fellow Hall of Fame jockey Mike Smith's agent, as they campaign the summer meet at Del Mar.

After a breakthrough win in the July 5 Leo O'Brien Handicap (NSA-1), the Cyril Murphy trainee McTigue seeks his second career NSA-1 victory in the A.P. Smithwick Memorial Handicap (NSA-1) Aug. 5 at Saratoga Racecourse.