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BH Monday: Journalism Ready to Roll in Haskell 

On the July 14 episode of BloodHorse Monday, Aron Wellman discusses Journalism's entry in the Haskell Stakes (G1), track announcer Matt Dinerman talks about calling the race, and Patrick Brown previews The Racing and Gaming Conference at Saratoga.

Sharp Hopes to Keep Momentum Rolling into Saratoga Meet 

After winning leading trainer titles at both Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots and Churchill Downs, trainer Joe Sharp hopes to keep the momentum rolling into the Saratoga Race Course summer meet.

Ballade Stakes: Olivia Rose 

Ballade Stakes

ND Bred Maiden Stakes: Jezamae Kidd 

ND Bred Maiden Stakes

Distaff Series Stakes: Jacrodra's Devil 

Distaff Series Stakes

Sprint Series Leg One Stakes: El Dorado Storm 

Sprint Series Leg One Stakes

Good Cheer Puts in Half-Mile Work for Alabama Stakes 

Godolphin's Kentucky Oaks (G1)-winning homebred Good Cheer breezed a half-mile in :50.66, according to NYRA clockers July 13 over the Saratoga Race Course main track as she prepares for the 1 1/4-mile $600,000 Alabama Stakes (G1) Aug. 16 at the Spa.

Midnight Bisou's Equinox Colt on Offer at JRHA Sale 

A new era dawns at the Japan Racing Horse Association Select Sale July 15 as the first foals of Equinox, crowned the world's best racehorse in 2023, are set to come under the hammer at Northern Horse Park.

Quarantine Lifted for Horses From Barn 66 at Saratoga 

The New York Racing Association announced July 13 that the mandatory quarantine covering horses previously stabled in Barn 66 at Saratoga Race Course has been lifted by the New York State Department of Agriculture effective immediately.

Stakes Recap: Diana & Bowling Green 

Greg Wolf & Sara Elbadwi look back at the Diana Stakes and the Bowling Green Stakes at Saratoga.

Next Start Undecided After Excellent Truth's Diana Win 

After exiting her July 12 victory in the Diana Stakes (G1T) in good order, trainer Chad Brown said plans are undecided for Excellent Truth's next start.

He'spuregold Keeps Shining Bright for Bowers 

Well-known New Jersey breeder John Bowers Jr. enjoyed the gift that keeps on giving July 6 when his homebred He'spuregold won the Irish War Cry Handicap at Monmouth Park for a fifth consecutive year.

Lacy, Breeder of Persian Force, Dies at Age 89 

Tom Lacy, a former jockey, trainer, and the breeder of 2022 July Stakes winner (G2) and young Tally-Ho Stud sire Persian Force, has died at the age of 89, following a brief illness.

Governor Sam Back on His Game in Easy Quick Call Win 

Bregman Family Racing and Swinbank Stables' Governor Sam showed the talent that made him a three-time stakes winner and grade 1-placed at 2 as he conquered his five foes in the $175,000 Quick Call Stakes (G3T) at Saratoga Race Course July 13.

Leffard Provides Emotional Win in Grand Prix de Paris 

Jean-Claude Rouget and Cristian Demuro have scaled the greatest heights in tandem, but there can surely never have been as emotional a triumph shared by the two men as Leffard's nail-biting win in the Grand Prix de Paris (G1) at Longchamp July 13.

Lone Star Posts Handle, Attendance Increases 

Lone Star Park concluded its 29th Spring Thoroughbred Racing season July 13, handling a daily average of $247,453 in live on-track handle and a daily average of $162,976 in export handle over the 41-day meet.

Dean Dorton New Sponsor of Myrtlewood Stakes 

Keeneland announced July 14 that Dean Dorton, a nationally recognized advisory firm that began in Lexington and has headquarters here, is the new sponsor of the $250,000 Myrtlewood Stakes.

TJC Innovations Announces New Portfolio App 

TJC Innovations announced July 14 a new Portfolio App to elevate its My Portfolio service available through equineline.com.

Ritzaphena Fights to Give Lexitonian His First Winner 

Calumet Farm's Lexitonian was represented by his first winner when juvenile filly Ritzaphena dug in and battled for victory on closing day at Lone Star Park July 13.

Half Brother to Forever Young Lights up JRHA Sale 

Saudi Cup (G1) winner Forever Young will be joined by his Rey de Oro half brother in trainer Yoshita Yahagi's barn and also sport the maroon silks of Susumu Fujita after he bought Northern Farm's colt for ¥300,000,000 at JRHA's Select Sale July 14.

Resolute Racing's Stewart Secures Kitasan Black Filly 

John Stewart's Resolute Racing made its first foray into the Japanese market, and, like with every sale that Stewart works, he made an immediate impact.

Del Mar Adds New Wagers to Summer Meet Betting Menu 

Del Mar is adding three new wrinkles to its extensive wagering menu to supplement the track's standard lineup of betting options for fans at its 2025 summer season of racing and wagering beginning July 18.

France Galop's 'Horses in the City' to Promote 2025 Arc 

The latest attempt to take the racing message to the wider public will see racehorses take center stage in the very heart of Paris, with France Galop taking over part of the Place de la Concorde for the 'Horses in the City' festival.