In Eye on the World, with BH correspondent and world traveler Bob Kieckhefer: The competition for the best international horses is heating up faster than Europe's summer temperatures with Breeders' Cup right in the middle of the action.
Graded stakes action Aug. 1 at Colonial Downs features the Graham Motion trainee and multiple graded stakes winner Gimme a Nother, as well as the Mark Casse-trained Alpyland, who seeks his third consecutive victory.
Former jockey turned attorney Cheyanna Closser (formerly Cheyanna Patrick) died July 29 from injuries sustained in a July 28 motor vehicle accident. She was 29.
Churchill Downs Inc. reports record net revenue for the second quarter of 2026 on a day it also announces a return to 100% ownership of United Tote Company, while also providing update on capital projects at its flagship racetrack in Louisville, Ky.
Obliteration may not live up to his name as often these days as he did at the start of his career. But last year's 10 1/2-length winner of the Sanford (G3) returns to Saratoga in search of another graded victory in the July 31 Amsterdam (G2).
Two King's Plate winners, Paramount Prince and Mansetti, and 2025 Prince of Wales Stakes victor Runaway Again will clash in the CA$175,000 Seagram Cup Stakes (G3) Aug. 1 at Woodbine.
Group 2 winner Arctic Glamour (Frosted) will likely visit Zoustar this spring after selling to Julia Ritchie and Widden Stud for AU$640,000 at the close of the Inglis Digital Australia July (Late) Sale July 29.
Graded stakes action Aug. 1 at Colonial Downs features the Graham Motion trainee and multiple graded stakes winner Gimme a Nother, as well as the Mark Casse-trained Alpyland, who seeks his third consecutive victory.
The Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association announced July 29 that Puca was named the 2025 Broodmare of the Year and will be honored at the TOBA National Awards Dinner Sept. 10 at The Kentucky Castle in Versailles, Ky.