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Bing Crosby Carries Breeders' Cup Implications 

The July 27 Bing Crosby Stakes (G1) is a Breeders' Cup Challenge Series event and provides a start over the host track for the World Championships.

Irish Group 3 Winner Henry Adams to Stud in California 

Henry Adams, a son of No Nay Never, was bred and trained by top international trainer Aidan O'Brien. He won the 2023 Tyros Stakes (G3) at 2 at Leopardstown.

Auguste Rodin, Rebel's Romance to Meet in King George 

Auguste Rodin will spearhead Aidan O'Brien's squad in the July 27 King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes (G1) at Ascot Racecourse as the master trainer bids for a fifth victory in the 1 1/2-mile midsummer showpiece.

Silver Knott Continues to Eye Gold in Bowling Green 

Rebounding from a 3-year-old season in which he lost all six of his starts, Silver Knott, re-energized this year at age 4 as a turf marathoner, seeks a third consecutive stakes triumph July 28 when he races in the $250,000 Bowling Green Stakes (G2T).

Altomontes Make Move From Dunedoo to Hunter Valley 

Corumbene Stud, established by Altomonte more than 40 years ago, has announced it's move from Dunedoo to the Thoroughbred heartland of the Hunter Valley.

Donald Pierce: Proof Good Guys Don't Always Finish Last 

In 1962's Santa Anita Handicap, jockey Donald Pierce was part of a three-horse entry that included Bill Shoemaker and Alex Maese. Pierce was on a horse named Physician, Shoemaker rode Prove It, and Maese was on Olden Times.

Attorney Ben-David Confirmed as NJRC Executive Director 

New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announces the appointment of Sara Ben-David as the acting executive director of the New Jersey Racing Commission.

Pace Can Affect Outcomes in Jim Dandy, Bowling Green 

J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Jim Dandy and Bowling Green at Saratoga.

Dontlookbackatall Steps Up for Graded Score in Caress 

When morning-line favorite Roses for Debra scratched with a fever the morning of the race, her stablemate Dontlookbackatall was more than happy to finish the job with a late-closing victory in the Caress Stakes (G3T) at Saratoga Race Course.

Baffert, Hernandez Partner on Du Jour in Eddie Read 

Juan Hernandez at one time has ridden six of the nine Eddie Read Stakes (G2T) runners and will be aboard Du Jour for Baffert.

Dollase, Ayuso Post 'Mammoth' Upset in Cougar II 

Midnight Mammoth led every step of the way in the $100,000 Cougar II Stakes (G3) July 25 at Del Mar to give rider Armando Ayuso his first graded stakes victory and trainer Craig Dollase his first graded score since 2020.

Finalists Announced for 2023 Dr. Tony Ryan Book Award 

A trio of finalists have been selected from an incredibly strong slate of entries for the 19th annual Dr. Tony Ryan Book Award.

Apprentice Elliott Wins Regret Stakes on 34-1 Reclusive 

It didn't take 18-year-old apprentice Chris Elliott long to win a stakes race—the first of his career—since moving his tack from Lone Star Park to Monmouth Park last week. He guided Reclusive to upset the July 26 Regret Stakes at Monmouth Park.

Fixed Odds, CAWs in Focus on Day Two of HBPA Conference 

The second day of the National HBPA Conference at Prairie Meadows focused on computer-assisted wagering's escalating presence in racetrack pools and the emergence of horse racing as a fixed-odds betting product on sportsbooks.

HISA: Second-Quarter Fatalities Drop Under ADMC Program 

A 2024 Second Quarter Metrics Report released by HISA, covering racing from April 1-June 30, exhibits a continued downward trajectory of the rate of racing-related equine fatalities in the industry since the HISA became fully operational.

Motion Mulls Options for Trikari, The Grey Wizard 

Graham Motion has two potential targets in mind for grade 1 winner Trikari while his other trainee The Grey Wizard prepares for a fall campaign potentially ending in the Melbourne Cup (G1).

Mandatory Payout for Prairie Meadows Jackpot Pick 5 

Prairie Meadows Racetrack in Altoona, Iowa, will hold a mandatory payout of the Pick 5 jackpot July 29.

MLB's Werth Experiences Haskell Stakes in ABR Video 

Jayson Werth enjoyed a 15-year career in major league baseball. Such an experience would seem difficult to top, but Werth says he has found something to match those baseball highlights: being one of the owners of dual grade 1 winner Dornoch.

World Record Blazes to Victory in Spa's Amsterdam 

The speedy World Record may not have matched his name, but he surely lived up to the expectations of his connections in notching his initial graded stakes win.

International Gold Cup Adds Grade 1 Race to NSA Circuit 

The Virginia Gold Cup Association revealed plans for its second new grade 1 race of the year, to be run as part of the $410,000 card at the International Gold Cup races taking place at Great Meadow in The Plains, Va., Oct. 26.

Preakness Winner Rombauer to Shuttle to Chile 

The stallion will stand at Haras Porta Pia in Chile. The 6-year-old son of Twirling Candy stood his first Northern Hemisphere season this year for an advertised fee of $6,000 at War Horse Place in Kentucky.

TRF Announces Stallions for Second Chances Auction 

This exclusive online auction features authentic halters from four legendary stallions: Uncle Mo, Tapit, Into Mischief, and Gun Runner. It runs from July 27-Aug. 3 at 8:30 p.m. ET.

Grade 1 Winner Timberlake to Target Jerkens 

Elliott Walden, CEO, president, and racing manager of WinStar Farm, said grade 1 winner Timberlake will be pointed to the seven-furlong H. Allen Jerkens Memorial Stakes (G1) on the Aug. 24 Travers Stakes (G1) undercard at Saratoga Race Course.

Honor Marie in Training at Saratoga 

Whit Beckman talks about Honor Marie training in Saratoga, who is pointed towards the Travers Stakes (G1) which will take place at Saratoga Race Course on Aug. 24.