On America's 250th birthday, there will be some fireworks from a lively international battle at Saratoga Race Course.

The Belmont Oaks (G1T), won four times by European-trained fillies in its last eight renewals, sees two invaders from across the Atlantic Ocean when the $600,000 race is renewed July 4 at Saratoga Race Course.

Following the devastating June 16 barn fire at Saratoga Casino Hotel, the New York State Gaming Commission is evaluating enhanced fire safety protocols and potential code changes to better protect horses housed at racetracks across the state.

After a victory against males in the April 29 Kentucky Juvenile Stakes at Churchill Downs, juvenile filly Waggley looks to repeat that pattern in the Sanford Stakes (G3) July 4 at Saratoga Race Course.

Committed to providing the highest standard of care for its beloved equine residents, Old Friends will launch their annual fundraiser to help cover the costs of quality hay and forage that help keep their horses healthy year-round.

After an initial proposed cut to $5 million, New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed off on a state budget that restored the annual purse subsidy to $10 million.

Mikki Fight continued a remarkably consistent career at the top of Japan's dirt-racing ranks with a repeat victory July 1 at Oi Racecourse.

Fasig-Tipton released the initial catalog July 1 for its July Selected Horses of Racing Age Sale, being held July 14 in Lexington. The sale will immediately follow Fasig-Tipton's The July Sale of selected yearlings that same day.

With severe heat forecast for July 3, Monmouth Park and Delaware Park cancel racing Friday.

A $40,000 buy could become a black-type earner July 3, opening day of the 46-day Saratoga Race Course meet, as Luminous Beauty tries to follow up an impressive maiden win in the $200,000 Schuylerville Stakes.