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Cyberknife’s Welovemollynteddy Airs in Debut at Parx

Bran Jam Stable and David Clark’s Welovemollynteddy (f, 2, Cyberknife–Malibu Rainbow, by Malibu Moon) was installed the 2-1 second choice for her debut and she ran more like a 1-5 shot, running off to a 15 1/2-length graduation at Parx on Tuesday. Breaking quickly from the 2-hole, she assumed a narrow advantage early. Shaking loose

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Ohio Racing Commission Rescinds Jockey Albin Jimenez’s One-Year Suspension

In a ruling released Tuesday, the Ohio Racing Commission has vacated the one-year suspension that was handed down to jockey Albin Jimenez last summer by the stewards at Belterra Park. The Commission made its unanimous ruling after receiving a report from a hearing officer and listening to the comments of Assistant Attorney General Todd DeBoe.

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Florida Derby Winner Tappan Street Retired To WinStar

GI Florida Derby winner Tappan Street (Into Mischief–Virginia Key, by Distorted Humor) has been retired and will enter stud at WinStar, the farm announced Tuesday with a stud fee for the 2027 breeding season to be announced at a later date. “Tappan Street is an elite son of Into Mischief from an outstanding family,” said

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Belmont Fall Meet To Offer Variety Of Ticketing Options

The upcoming fall meet at the new Belmont Park will offer traditional general admission, various season pass options and flexible reserved grandstand seating, NYRA announced Tuesday. Following a three-year project to transform Belmont Park, NYRA will celebrate the track’s re-opening on Friday, September 18, with a live racing program anchored by the GI Jockey Club

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HISA Reports Equine Fatality Decrease in Second Quarter

Racetracks operating under the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority reported 1.01 racing-related equine fatalities per 1,000 starts during the second quarter (Apr. 1-June 30), according to a metrics report released by HISA Tuesday. The rate represents a 9.8% decrease from the cumulative second-quarter rate of 1.12 fatalities per 1,000 starts recorded since 2023 and an

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Ellis Park Meet Produces Record All-Sources Handle

The Ellis Park meet which concluded Sunday produced a new record all-sources handle at the Henderson, Kentucky oval, with the $80.6 million bet on the meet up 4.7% from last year’s previous record of $77 million. “We are incredibly thankful for the support Ellis Park received from our fans, racing participants and the Tri-State community

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Five Fastest Maidens, From August 17-23

As expected in August, this week’s rankings are dominated by Saratoga (4) and Del Mar (1). 5-BUBSTER, SAR, 8/22-1st, 1m VIDEO Beyer Speed Figure-84 (g, 3, Honest Mischief–Vortex Road, by Quality Road) O/B-Flying P Stable (NY). T-Bruce Levine. J-Ricardo Santana Jr. Bubster nearly made the list a month ago in his second career outing when

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Beautifully Bred Tahaluf Opens Account at First Asking

Shadwell Stable’s Tahaluf (Curlin) was no better than the 67-10 fourth choice in a field where just one of the 11 entrants had previous race experience and parlayed a perfect trip into a first-out score in a strong-looking maiden Monday at Horseshoe Indianapolis. Content to settle just ahead of midfield as favored My Pal Al

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First Training Win for De La Cruz

Fernando De La Cruz notched his first win as a trainer Monday at Gulfstream Park when he saddled Smart Lisa (Audible) for a 2 3/4-length victory in the day’s second race, a mile $17,500 maiden claiming race for fillies and mares on turf. De La Cruz, who galloped and worked as an assistant for veteran

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Suit Challenging Definition of ‘Possession’ Gets Trial Date After Trainer’s Suspension Has Ended

A federal judge has set an Oct. 18, 2027, trial date for a levothyroxine (Thyro-L) case involving a Fairmount Park trainer who sued the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA) last year over the definition of the word “possession” after that banned substance was found in his barn in 2024. But the case has lingered

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Robin Smullen-Tagg Honored with D. Wayne Lukas Award

Robin Smullen-Tagg has been named the inaugural winner of the New York Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association’s D. Wayne Lukas Award. Smullen-Tagg has been the right hand of trainer Barclay Tagg for over 26 years and her expertise helped guide the careers of popular New York-bred Classic winners Funny Cide and Tiz the Law, both of whom

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The Great Amira, One of the Fair Hill Five, Entered Friday at Monmouth

Angel Quiroz is back and so is one of the horses that is a central figure in the Fair Hill Five scandal. The Great Amira (Rock Your World) has been entered in Friday’s fifth race at Monmouth Park, a six-furlong optional claimer. Her regular rider, Carlos Lugo, has the mount. At the deadline for this

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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.

Baby Vino's Final Breeze Before the Travers Stakes

Following an upset victory in the Haskell Stakes (G1) July 18 @ Monmouth Park, Baby Vino is set to take on the top 3-year-olds in the nation in the Travers Stakes (G1) Aug. 29 at Saratoga Race Course.

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.

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.

Retired NFL QB Wilson Makes 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.

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. 

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.

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).

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.

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. 

Top Third-Crop Sires Heading for Photo Finish

The List: An Update and Review of the Top 25 General Sires List Rankings

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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