Mary Rampellini grew up in the racing business and worked 24 years for Daily Racing Form. She died July 4 in a hospital in Grapevine, Texas.

Dr. Padraig O’Casaigh announced July 6 he bought the majority interest in Early Voting. He said proceeds from the stallion’s stud fees will be used to provide financial assistance to veterinary school students.

On the July 6 episode of BloodHorse Monday: Co-hosts Louie Rabaut and Sean Collins, and NBC’s Steve Kornacki award the best horses and humans of the first half of the 2026 racing season.

Sky and ITV believe the deal, which is subject to regulatory approval, will make them more competitive against big streaming giants such as Netflix, Disney, and Amazon.

The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame and Amplify Horse Racing are once again partnering for the Winner’s Circle Summer Camp, an immersive four-day experience introducing high school students to the thrilling world of Thoroughbred racing.

Tattersalls Ireland has appointed Tomasz Szumski as its official representative in Poland. The announcement comes on the back of Time For The Star winning the July 5 Polish Derby as a €22,000 purchase by Szumski and trainer Adam Wyrzyk.

Pari-mutuel handle on United States races for the first half of 2026 is down 4.52%, but purse numbers saw some improvement despite the wagering decline.

Bow Echo will compete for a bolstered prize at Goodwood this month after it was announced the Sussex Stakes (G1) will be run for a record £1.5 million, cementing it as Europe’s most valuable mile race.

In Beyond the Bidding, BloodHorse sales editor Olivia Newman takes a look at notable trends, accomplishments, and personalities around the North American sales scene.

NYRA will welcome more than 200 4-H members from across New York State to participate in an immersive day of learning designed to introduce young people with interests in agriculture, animal science, and equine care to Thoroughbred racing.