The $100,000 Claiming Crown Empress will be for filly and mare sprinters that have raced for a $16,000 claiming price or less in 2025-26. The distance is 6 furlongs.

Summer is one of the best times of year to enjoy your horse. Whether you’re trail riding, competing, training, or simply spending time in the barn, warm weather brings more opportunities to ride. Unfortunately, it also brings one of the biggest health risks horses face each year—heat stress.

While sponsoring British Champions Day since 2011, QIPCO will transfer the sponsorship to Qatar Racing for the next three years. Qatar Racing will look to expand its international racing, bloodstock, and breeding interests as the new title sponsor.

In this monthly BH interview, Karen M. Johnson profiles young racing personalities.

Dollars & Sense with Frank Angst, presented by the NTRA, examines a recent Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruling that found games of skill operating in the state illegal. The decision figures to benefit Thoroughbred racing.

Harvey Warner Manitoba Mile Stakes

Escape Clause Stakes

Manitoba Derby

Satin and Lace Stakes

On the Aug. 3 episode of BloodHorse Monday: D. J. Stable's Jonathan Green on running Nitrogen against the boys in the Whitney Stakes (G1), Todd Pletcher speaks about Renegade's Jim Dandy (G2) win, and we react to the Thoroughbred Championship Series.