From 203 horses sold this year, compared to 200 last year, the gross rose 3.1% to $24,628,000; the average rose 1.6% to $121,320; and the median rose 17.6% to $100,000 from $85,000 over last year's two-day session.
Wagering on The King's Plate race Aug. 15 at Woodbine reached $4,202,181, a 4.5% increase over 2025. The $1,242,081 win pool was the largest in King's Plate history, surpassing the previous record set in 2023.
Ombudsman heads nine declared runners for the Aug. 19 International Stakes (G1), with an eagerly awaited dust-up with Constitution River confirmed for the opening day of York's Ebor festival.
On the Aug. 17 episode of BloodHorse Monday: Josie Carroll discusses Luster's dominant King's Plate score, we debate whether Journalism and White Abarrio should be in the Hall of Fame, and reaction to HISA's actions against Marshall Gramm.
Coolmore and Godolphin engaged in a bidding battle for the ages when a Wootton Bassett colt related to Gold Cup (G1) hero Scandinavia shattered the Arqana August Sale record at €4.6 million, with Coolmore coming out on top.
The Breeders' Cup, in conjunction with Keeneland, announced Aug. 17 the introduction of future wagering on this year's $7 million Breeders' Cup Classic (G1).
A recent Delaware court decision about whether a $10 million holdback is owed on the purchase seven years ago of Kentucky Downs reveals some very difficult decisions were made at the time in order for the track to not only prosper, but to survive.
Following a review that involved internal and third-party investigators, HISA has levied charges against owner Marshall Gramm for multiple violations of HISA rules arising from unauthorized access of confidential horse health information.
After a thrilling and elongated stretch run, Touchy prevailed by a nose over 32-1 upstart Adios Jojo in the $125,000 Longacres Mile Aug. 16 at Emerald Downs, but was disqualified for interference in the stretch.