Trainer Mark Casse has both the top older filly or mare and the leading 3-year-old filly in his barn in Nitrogen and Counting Stars, respectively. He just might have the premier 2-year-old filly as well.
Sunny skies should bring drying-out course conditions following heavy midweek rain when the $225,000 Lake George Stakes (G3T) is contested Aug. 1 at Saratoga Race Course.
A quick check of the record books shows one of the reasons why Kentucky Derby (G1) runner-up Renegade will prep for the Travers Stakes (G1) in the $500,000 Jim Dandy Stakes (G2) Aug. 1 at Saratoga Race Course.
If Bow Echo had to overcome difficulties to keep his unbeaten record at Glorious Goodwood, it could hardly have been more simple for Diamond Necklace to do the same in the Nassau Stakes (G1).
Formerly known as an assistant trainer to Mark Casse, Nick Tomlinson has been finding success in his solo career after venturing off nine months ago. With a breakthrough season at Gulfstream's Royal Palm Meet, Tomlinson looks to continue his rise.
Exiting a victory in the Sanford Stakes (G3), Booked will face three promising debut winners in the $250,000 Saratoga Special Stakes (G2) Aug. 1 at Saratoga Race Course.
Churchill Downs Inc. plans to sell nine wholly owned casinos as it leans into three horse racing and pari-mutuel properties that include the Kentucky Derby (G1), historical horse racing, and its advance-deposit wagering platform TwinSpires.com.
Finalists and runners-up have been announced for the 2026 Thoroughbred Industry Employee Awards, where employees across seven categories will be recognized for their dedication to the sport. They will be hosted Oct. 20 at Keeneland in Lexington.
Commonwealth Cup Stakes (G1) winner Golden Horde has been added to the catalog for Aktem's Stallion Online Sale, which will take place online Sept. 25.