Claiborne Farm's prominent and internationally successful sire War Front, a son of Danzig, sired 121 black-type winners worldwide, including 26 grade/group 1 winners. His progeny earned more than $113 million.

Move over, Bruce Springsteen. New Jersey has a new rock star. And he has four legs!

Greg Goodman has been selected by the board of directors of the Thoroughbred Club of America as the 2026 Honor Guest, club president W. Chapman Hopkins announced July 17.

With no savior in sight for Hawthorne Race Course, the Illinois Racing Board has canceled its July 22 meeting; next steps in track shutdown are up to the bankruptcy judge.

The grade 1 winner and 5-year-old gelding by The Big Beast is expected to return to racing next year, according to trainer David Fawkes. Reef Runner has career earnings of nearly $2.2 million.

Woodbine announces a new partnership with Citytv, Sportsnet, and CBC that will bring its marquee racing events to audiences across network television and streaming platforms throughout the 2026 racing season.  

Bernie Flint, a grade 1-winning conditioner with 3,551 victories in Thoroughbred races, died early July 17 at a Louisville, Ky., hospital following a battle with bladder cancer, according to his son, Steve. He was 86.

Trainer Dale Romans, who co-owns Bobrovsky with Steve Berg, discusses the 3-year-old son of Daredevil before he returns from a nine-month layoff in the $225,000 Quick Call Stakes (G3T) at Saratoga Race Course.

The 2-year-old gelding is now 2-for-2 for owner Marion Gorham. Book Value was bred and is trained by Robert Gorham, Marion's brother.

Trainer Dale Romans, who co-owns Bobrovsky with Steve Berg, discusses the 3-year-old son of Daredevil before he returns from a nine-month layoff in the $225,000 Quick Call Stakes (G3T) at Saratoga Race Course.