Ag Bullet Pursues Third Consecutive Ladies Turf Sprint
Ag Bullet returns to Kentucky Downs Aug. 29 seeking a third straight victory in the Ladies Turf Sprint Stakes (G1T).
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Autumn Glow Crowned Australian Racehorse of the Year
In an excellent night for champion trainer Chris Waller and Arrowfield stallion The Autumn Sun, star mares Autumn Glow and Joliestar picked up awards, while Autumn Boy also starred.
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Kimmel, Sallusto Connected With Two Travers Hopefuls
Bloodstock agents John Kimmel and Nick Sallusto will be represented by not only two Travers Stakes (G1) entrants, but also starters in two other grade 1 races on the Aug. 29 card at Saratoga Race Course.
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Jackie's Warrior Gets First Stakes Winner at Saratoga
Running just like his sire, Wood Island gave Jackie's Warrior his first stakes winner in the Skidmore Stakes Aug. 27, fittingly at Saratoga Race Course where the champion sprinter did his best work.
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Piggybunz is Impressive First Winner for Happy Saver
The gray or roan filly wins her racing debut by 5 1/4 lengths at Colonial Downs for owners Bowen Thoroughbred Racing and the Estate of Brereton C. Jones.
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Travers Tops Busy Weekend of Racing Programming
A rundown of television, streaming, and radio coverage of a big weekend of racing including Travers Stakes (G1) day at Saratoga Race Course and a number of lucrative stakes at Kentucky Downs.
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Book'em Danno Seeks Back-to-Back Forego Wins
Champion Book'em Danno seeks to become the first back-to-back winner of the $500,000 Forego Stakes (G1) Aug. 29 at Saratoga Race Course since Quick Call won the 1988-89 editions.
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Trainer Waller has Five Possible Starters for Memsie
Champion trainer Chris Waller could potentially have a team of five with the quintet all made up of males in the Aug. 29 Memsie Stakes (G1) at 1,400 meters (about 7 furlongs) at Caulfield Racecourse.
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New Mexico Trainer Chavez Suspended Two Years, Fined
New Mexico trainer Arturo Chavez has been suspended through Aug. 24, 2028, and fined $25,000. He has been a licensed trainer since 2009.
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Sire, Champion Sprinter Orientate Dies at 28
Champion sprinter and prominent sire Orientate was euthanized Aug. 17 at Gainesway Farm due to the infirmities of old age. He was 28.
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Skippylongstocking Aims to be Newest $6 Million Man
Grade 1 winner Skippylongstocking will return to familiar ground Aug. 28 when he attempts to win the $1 million Charles Town Classic Stakes (G2) for a third time at Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races.
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Fully Subscribed, Scottish Lassie Rematch in 'Ensign'
After a 1-2 finish July 24 in the Shuvee Stakes (G2), Fully Subscribed and Scottish Lassie are set for a rematch at the highest level in the $500,000 Personal Ensign Stakes (G1) Aug. 29 at Saratoga Race Course.
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Grade 1 Winner Antiquarian Retired After Minor Injury
Grade 1 winner Antiquarian has been retired from racing after developing a minor suspensory injury underneath his left ankle, owner Centennial Farms said in an Aug. 27 statement.
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Gracie Bloodstock Well Represented in Saratoga Grade 1s
Chris Gracie's endeavors in the Thoroughbred industry are fully represented Aug. 29 at Saratoga Race Course with a horse he raised, Book'em Danno, and two horses he helped purchase, Bring the Smoke and Ocelli, set to run in grade 1 races.
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Luv Your Neighbor Will Be Tested in Charles Town Oaks
Lael Stables' graded stakes winner faces a challenge from undefeated At a Premium, who has won all four of her starts by an average of more than 10 lengths.
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Coal Battle Among Entries for F-T August Digital Sale
Fasig-Tipton has cataloged 262 entries for its August Digital Sale. Bidding opened Aug. 27 and will close beginning at noon ET Sept. 1.
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Cal-Bred She's No Quant Targets Torrey Pines
The California-bred filly She's No Quant will try to extend her winning streak to four races when she stretches out to a mile on the main track in the Torrey Pines Stakes (G3) Aug. 30 at Del Mar.
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View From the Owner's Box: When to Retire Your Horse
This month's OwnerView Conference panel highlights how to best care for retired racehorses.
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Iron Man Cal Best of Kentucky-California Collaboration
Kentucky-bred Iron Man Cal, a son of Collected, will contest the $250,000 Pat O'Brien Stakes (G2) at Del Mar, a Breeders' Cup Challenge Series: Win and You're In race awarding a free spot in the Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile (G1).
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Castellano Rides 6,000th North American Winner
Hall of Fame rider Javier Castellano won his 6,000th North American race Aug. 26 when guiding Starship Lizzy to victory in the finale of the Saratoga Race Course card.
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Gold Phoenix Gunning for Five-Peat in Del Mar Handicap
Gold Phoenix will be favored to win the Del Mar Handicap (G2T) for the fifth straight year when he headlines a field of 11 in the $300,000 Breeders' Cup Challenge Series event Aug. 29.
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Go for Launch Gives Flightline his First Stakes Winner
The highly anticipated first crop of Flightline had its first stakes winner Aug. 26, as Go for Launch won the $200,000 Bolton Landing Stakes with authority at Saratoga Race Course.
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Sovereignty the Choice in First BC Classic Futures Bet
Whitney Stakes (G1) winner Sovereignty has been installed as the 4-1 favorite in the first of two future wagers on this year's $7 million Breeders' Cup Classic (G1).
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Casse Confident Travers is Right Spot for Silent Tactic
With four grade 1 winners plus three others who are grade 1-placed in a field of 10, the Travers seems a highly formidable spot to gain a coveted initial top-level victory.
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Australian Oaks Runner-Up Profoundly Leads Inglis Sale
In all, there were six lots to realize AU$100,000 or more. The sale grossed AU$3,551,400.
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Ways and Means Eyes Another Saratoga Grade 1 Victory
Fans of Ways and Means, the dynamo who broke her maiden at Saratoga Race Course by 12 3/4 lengths as 2-year-old in 2023 and has won at least one stakes there every year since, is set to compete at the New York track one final time.
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Night of Thunder Colt Tops Final Session of Goffs Sale
All told, the two-day sale produced trade that was solid, if somewhat unspectacular. Turnover was close to last year's total, although the average and median prices both dipped below the level of 12 months ago.
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Silvology Favored in Wide-Open Waya Stakes
Silvology aims to add a graded victory to her resume Aug. 28 in a wide-open edition of the $225,000 Waya Stakes (G3T) at Saratoga Race Course.
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Jockey Challenges Have Global Appeal, But Not in U.S.
In this week's Eye on the World, with BloodHorse correspondent and world traveler Bob Kieckhefer: Jockey challenges are a big hit in other jurisdictions around the world, so why not in America?
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Brown Seeks Seventh Lake Placid Stakes Victory
Trainer Chad Brown has two runners, Naomis and Deep Learning, in the Aug. 29 Lake Placid Stakes (G2T), a 1-mile inner turf race for 3-year-old fillies. He is in pursuit of a record-extending seventh victory in the race.
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Englishman Can Kick Off Another Big Day for DeVaux
June 6 was an unforgettable afternoon of racing for trainer Cherie DeVaux for a couple of reasons.
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The Jockey Club Issues Statement on HISA Relationship
The Jockey Club issued a statement Aug. 26 to directly address recent questions raised about its role in data security and its relationship with the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority's information systems.
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Graded Stakes Wins Earn Rispoli Jockey of Week Honor
Rispoli posted wins in two grass stakes races, the Green Flash Handicap (G2T) and the Del Mar Mile (G2T), on Pacific Classic Day at Del Mar.
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Knightsbridge Latest Star for Darley's Nyquist
In this week's Porter on Pedigrees, Knightsbridge has emerged as a fourth grade 1 winner for Darley sire Nyquist out of a Bernardini mare.
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Podcast Playback: Quotes of Interest from Aug. 19-25
This week's podcast playback looks at quotes of interest from racing podcasts Aug. 19-25 including Ted Nicholson on $5 win wagers, Dale Romans on Marshall Gramm investigation, and Steve Asmussen on plans for Magnitude.
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Texas-Bred Gunite Colt Tops Texas Summer Yearling Sale
A yearling by two-time grade 1 winner and first-crop sire Gunite led the way at the Texas Summer Yearling Sale Aug. 25 at the Mary Ruyle Sales Pavilion at Lone Star Park in Grand Prairie, Texas, when selling for $140,000 to Ken Reimer.
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Rookie Breeder Scores Big With Blue Point Colt at Goffs
Turnover was almost identical to Day 1 last year at £7,859,000; the average price was down 2% at £43,905, and the median was down 4% to £32,000.
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American History, Forever Carina Shine at Saratoga
Juveniles American History and Forever Carina, a full sister to Kentucky Oaks (G1) winner Always a Runner are BloodHorse Maiden Watch Hot Prospects after impressive victories Aug. 22 at Saratoga Race Course.
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NYRA Announces New Belmont Park Ticketing
The New York Racing Association announces ticketing and admission plans for the upcoming fall meet at the new Belmont Park, which will offer traditional general admission, various season pass options, and flexible reserved grandstand seating.
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Tappan Street Retired to Stud at WinStar Farm
The son of Into Mischief won the 2025 Florida Derby (G1) by 1 1/4 lengths over eventual Kentucky Derby (G1) winner Sovereignty.
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HISA Reports Strong Second Quarter Safety Numbers
The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority announces the publication of its 2026 Second Quarter Metrics Report. This report provides analysis of key performance indicators related to the safety and integrity of U.S. Thoroughbred racing.
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Ex-NFL QB Wilson to Make Ownership Debut at Saratoga
Recently retired NFL quarterback and Super Bowl champion Russell Wilson is set to make his official entry into Thoroughbred racing ownership Aug. 29, when 2-year-old colt Club Reign debuts in the first race at Saratoga Race Course.
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Knightsbridge Jumps to No. 2 in NTRA Poll
Godolphin's Knightsbridge jumped to the No. 2 spot in the National Thoroughbred Racing Association's Top Thoroughbred Poll Aug. 25, following a 6 1/4-length win in the $1 million Pacific Classic Stakes (G1) Aug. 22 at Del Mar.
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Breeding Right to Blue Point Sells on Darley Platform
A lifetime breeding right to red-hot young sire Blue Point sold Aug. 24 for €480,000 to an unnamed buyer on Darley's Winning Bid platform.
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At a Glance Handicapping Preview of Personal Ensign
One of the most prestigious races in America for older fillies and mares, the $500,000 Personal Ensign Stakes (G1) Aug. 29 at Saratoga Race Course is an important prep on the road to the Breeders' Cup Distaff (G1).
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Ellis Park Reaches Record Handle for Summer Meet
Ellis Park concluded its 2026 summer season Aug. 23 with another record-setting performance as all-sources handle reached more than $80.6 million, a 4.7% increase from last year's previous record of $77 million.
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Trainer Rouget to Cease Operations in September
Jean-Claude Rouget, one of the most successful trainers of his era and a dual winner of the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe (G1), will cease training at the end of September.
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Top Third-Crop Sires Heading for Photo Finish
The List: An Update and Review of the Top 25 General Sires List Rankings
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Golden Tempo Heads Stellar Field in Travers Stakes
On Aug. 29 at iconic Saratoga Race Course, the 157th edition of the $1.25 million Travers Stakes (G1) known as the Midsummer Derby will richly deserve that nickname with a deeply talented field not seen in quite a while.
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BH Monday: Leading Change Seeks Travers Upset
On the Aug. 24 episode of BloodHorse Monday: Wathnan Racing's Case Clay discusses Leading Change's entry in the Travers Stakes (G1), Kentucky Downs' Ted Nicholson talks changes to the betting menu, we hear from viewers on our Hall of Fame discussion.
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