Canadian champion Avie's Flatter was represented by his first winner at stud Aug. 23 when War Emperor won the sixth race at Woodbine.

Ann Mudge Backer, a prominent Virginia owner and breeder who operated Smitten Farm, died peacefully at her home Aug. 15. She was 93.

Despite a catalog that was 4% smaller than 2025, the Aug. 17-22 HBA Summer Yearling Sale in Shizunai, Japan, set records for gross, average, median, and clearance rate.

Acacia Clement looks back at the Pacific Classic at Del Mar & the Alabama Stakes at Saratoga.

Senorita Bonita stamped her class on a good-looking field for the Prix Morny (G1) Aug. 23 at Deauville, streaking to a 4-length success that left both her trainers and jockey brimming with compliments.

Aidan O'Brien was in no rush to draw conclusions about a first career defeat for Diamond Necklace in Deauville's Prix Jean Romanet (G1), other than to hail her top-class conqueror Aventure. 

Canadian Derby

Pacific Classic Stakes

Jail House Hotel and Casino TB Stakes

Ballston Spa Stakes