Japanese ace Masquerade Ball has yet to reach the ceiling of his abilities, according to his trainer, as he prepares for a rematch with Calandagan in a scintillating King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes (G1) July 25.

Maryland horseman Bill Reightler died July 21 from pancreatic cancer, according to a social media post from his daughter, Betsy Reightler.

John Guarnere's homebred Johnny G won in his second career start July 22 at Delaware Park.

Listenupshance, who threw a scare into the best eastern sprinters in the True North (G3) at Saratoga, could continue his rise through the ranks when he faces a stern test at 6 furlongs in the $400,000 Bing Crosby Stakes (G1) July 25 at Del Mar.

After a pair of heartbreaking nose defeats, Grand Job aims for a return to the winner's circle in the $250,000 Honorable Miss Stakes (G2) July 26 at Saratoga Race Course.

Veterinary, bloodstock, and sales professionals will share their expertise at the Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association's full-day Pedigree and Conformation Clinic on Oct. 19 at Fasig-Tipton in Lexington, Kentucky

The Reins of Hope charity auction, held July 10-21, generated more than $50,000 in proceeds to help those affected by the barn fire at Saratoga in June.

The 1-2 finishers from the George E. Mitchell Black-Eyed Susan Stakes (G2), My Miss Mo and Jumping the Gun, square off again in the $150,000 Monmouth Oaks (G3) July 25 at Monmouth Park.

Tom Amoss looks back at the Haskell Stakes at Monmouth Park & the Diana Stakes at Saratoga Race Course.

Bryce Bourdieu uses his passion for horse racing, dedication to rehab, and love of family and friends to recover and shift his career ambitions from riding horses to training them.