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.

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.

Medallion Racing and Steve Weston's Parkland Thoroughbreds have purchased a 50% interest in Railway Stakes (G2) winner Celeron.

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.

The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame will host a Casino Night fundraiser the evening of Aug. 17 in support of the Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund. The event will be hosted at the museum itself in Saratoga Springs, N.Y.

Whether you compete, breed, train, trail ride, or simply enjoy the equestrian lifestyle, there are certain destinations every equestrian should experience at least once. These locations are more than tourist attractions—they’re home to world-class horse shows, legendary breeding farms, historic training centers, and some of the most beautiful horse properties in the world.

If horses are part of your lifestyle, add these destinations to your travel bucket list.

1. Ocala, Florida

Hall of Famer Todd Pletcher is continuing the mentoring legacy of the late D. Wayne Lukas, for whom he worked for before beginning his training career.

After a puzzling last-place finish in the New York Stakes (G1T), Breeders' Cup Filly and Mare Turf (G1T) winner Gezora aims to right the ship Aug. 2 in the $250,000 Glens Falls Stakes (G2T) at Saratoga Race Course.

In Eye on the World, with BH correspondent and world traveler Bob Kieckhefer: The competition for the best international horses is heating up faster than Europe's summer temperatures with Breeders' Cup right in the middle of the action.