Luster, coming off her first graded stakes victory in the June 27 Selene Stakes (G3) at Woodbine, figures to shine when she battles six other Canadian-bred 3-year-old fillies in the July 19 Woodbine Oaks.
An overflow field is entered July 19 for the $225,000 Quick Call Stakes (G3T) at Saratoga Race Course, and all eyes will be on those returning from layoffs, such as Johnny's Red Storm, Ewing, and Bobrovsky.
Grass racing rules a powerful portion of the Del Mar product, which will be on display July 17 through Labor Day, Sept. 7. Of the 21 graded stakes scheduled over the 32-day summer meet, 10 have been earmarked for the turf.
2025 Breeders' Cup Filly and Mare Sprint (G1) winner Splendora, victorious in six of her last seven starts, seeks another graded stakes victory in the $500,000 Molly Pitcher Stakes (G2) July 18 at Monmouth Park.
Jim Bolger returns to the group 1 spotlight in a bid to win his third Irish Oaks (G1) with Sparan Nua featured in a top-class final field of 11 for the fillies' classic July 18 at the Curragh.
Trainer Charlie Hills described Khaadem as a "horse of a lifetime" after announcing the retirement of his dual group 1-winning star following his run at Royal Ascot last month.
SA Equine Health and Protocols NPC announces that the British government has confirmed a decision permitting direct import of live horses from South Africa to Great Britain.
The Jockey Club has introduced a new tattoo identification feature in the ID My Thoroughbred app, enabling owners to enter a horse's tattoo number and instantly access its name and markings.