Claiborne Farm's prominent and internationally successful sire War Front, a son of Danzig, sired 121 black-type winners worldwide, including 26 grade/group 1 winners. His progeny earned more than $113 million.
In this week's On Racing, trainer John Sadler is looking forward to watching the squadron of 2-year-old Flightlines poised to take flight this year, including a trio from his own barn.
Woodbine announces a new partnership with Citytv, Sportsnet, and CBC that will bring its marquee racing events to audiences across network television and streaming platforms throughout the 2026 racing season.
The grade 1 winner and 5-year-old gelding by The Big Beast is expected to return to racing next year, according to trainer David Fawkes. Reef Runner has career earnings of nearly $2.2 million.
With no savior in sight for Hawthorne Race Course, the Illinois Racing Board has canceled its July 22 meeting; next steps in track shutdown are up to the bankruptcy judge.
Bernie Flint, a grade 1-winning conditioner with 3,551 victories in Thoroughbred races, died early July 17 at a Louisville, Ky., hospital following a battle with bladder cancer, according to his son, Steve. He was 86.