Christophe Soumillon's ban for riding to benefit a stablemate is reduced to five days from eight on appeal after the disciplinary panel concluded that while his ride on Puerto Rico aided Gstaad, it was not his intention to do so.
Book'em Danno, a champion and multimillionaire, is one of the most successful New Jersey-breds ever. He will be honored July 17 with a Book'em Danno Day at Monmouth Park and is scheduled to compete the same day in the Mr. Prospector Stakes.
Christophe Soumillon's ban for riding to benefit a stablemate is reduced to five days from eight on appeal after the disciplinary panel concluded that while his ride on Puerto Rico aided Gstaad, it was not his intention to do so.
Fasig-Tipton, in partnership with the CTBA, will offer a $500,000 bonus tied to this year's Fasig-Tipton California Fall Yearlings Sale. The bonus will be awarded to the first sale graduate that wins a grade 1 race in the United States at age 2 or 3.
Having the benefit of a win over the local track surface, the Steve Asmussen-trained Booked aims to repeat in the 6-furlong $225,000 Sanford Stakes (G3) for 2-year-olds July 4 at Saratoga Race Course.
Maryland's Board of Public Works approves the Maryland Stadium Authority's request to purchase Laurel Park to serve as the training center. This comes after the Maryland Stadium Authority supported the deal in April.
Del Rio Racing's grade 1 winner Fil Dor is the 158-pound high weight as one of two entrants for trainer Ricky Hendriks in the $150,000 Leo O'Brien Stakes (NSA-1), a 2 3/8-mile steeplechase handicap for older horses, July 5 at Saratoga Race Course.