Thaddeus "Ted" Malloy, 92, of Prosperity, Pa., who earned the nickname "The Track Man" through his work on racing surfaces throughout his career, died May 17.
The welcome back to the winner's enclosure Goodwood served up for Bow Echo after the Sussex Stakes (G1) highlighted better than any words the esteem with which the three-time group 1 winner and his connections are held.
One of Santa Anita Park's greatest riding legends, the late Bill Shoemaker, has been selected for induction into the 2026 Los Angeles Times Sports Report Hall of Fame.
Obliteration may not live up to his name as often these days as he did at the start of his career. But last year's 10 1/2-length winner of the Sanford (G3) returns to Saratoga in search of another graded victory in the July 31 Amsterdam (G2).
Richard Hannon is plotting a bold Nunthorpe Stakes (G1) bid for Pershaada after the filly advertised her group 1 credentials with a dominant victory in the Molecomb Stakes (G3) July 29 at Goodwood Racecourse.
The Clement L. Hirsch Stakes (G1) Aug. 1 at Del Mar includes defending champ Seismic Beauty and the California-bred trio of Hey Jessie, Om N Joy, and Majestic Oops in the 1 1/16-mile main track test and Breeders' Cup Challenge Series event.
Group 2 winner Arctic Glamour (by Frosted) will likely visit Zoustar this spring after selling to Julia Ritchie and Widden Stud for AU$640,000 at the close of the Inglis Digital Australia July (Late) Sale July 29.
The biggest concern that Luis Rivera Jr. had when he claimed Unsolved Mystery for $5,000 a year ago was whether he would be able to recoup his money. Suffice it to say, the reward has far exceeded the risk.
After heavy rain, Saratoga Race Course has postponed the Glens Falls Stakes (G2T) from July 30 to Aug. 2 for a program it will now share with the Adirondack Stakes (G3) and the listed Curlin Stakes.
The Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association announced July 29 that Puca was named the 2025 Broodmare of the Year and will be honored at the TOBA National Awards Dinner Sept. 10 at The Kentucky Castle in Versailles, Ky.