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.

Chris Moore, Chance Moquett, and Blake Sims join the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority's Next Generation Advisory Group.

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.

Millarville Derby

Letters to the editor for the July 2 issue of BloodHorse Daily includes submissions mourning the losses of Aqueduct Racetrack and FanDuel TV.

The Fasig-Tipton June Digital Sale closed June 30 with gross sales of $4,167,000 for 198 horses sold. The clearance rate was 80%.

Woodbine Entertainment announced July 1 live Thoroughbred racing for July 2 at Woodbine has been cancelled due to a sewer line leak at the all-weather main track.

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