Maiden Watch: Week of Aug. 18-Aug. 24

New research suggests that, among foals studied in the United Kingdom, those given extensive turnout in pastures during their first six months of life and those weaned later are more likely to go on to race, compete more frequently, and earn more.

An arbitration panel has sanctioned a veterinarian based at Los Alamitos Race Course over a pair of anti-doping violations for possession of two banned substances in July 2024, suspending Dr. Larry Overly for nearly two years.

Buyers were busy kicking up a dust cloud in the stable yards at the Doncaster complex Aug. 26 as inspections reached a peak ahead of Goffs Premier Yearling Sale, held Aug. 27-28.

An overflow field of 12 is ready to contest six furlongs over the Kentucky Downs turf course in the $2 million Kentucky Turf Sprint (G2T) Aug. 30. Unlike last year when Cogburn ran like the clear favorite, this year’s edition looks wide open.

The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame will release The Racetracks of America: From the Pre-Civil War Days to the 21st Century, a 440-page coffee table book chronicling the rich history of America’s iconic racetracks Aug. 30.

After winning the first grade 1 in Kentucky Downs history with Howard Wolowitz last season, trainer Jose D’Angelo is back looking for more success in the lucrative seven-day meet that begins Aug. 28.

The NTRA Top Thoroughbred Poll largely remains unchanged following last week’s racing action, with Godolphin’s Sovereignty maintaining his first-place position following his 10-length romp in the Aug. 23 Travers Stakes (G1) at Saratoga Race Course.

The Jockey Club Thoroughbred Incentive Program announced Aug. 26 the recipients of its two non-competition awards, the T.I.P. Thoroughbred of the Year Award and the T.I.P. Young Rider of the Year Award, for 2025.

71-year-old riding legend Perry Ouzts will be honored along with track executive Joe Harper, turf writer Steve Andersen, and broadcaster Nick Luck during the National Turf Writers and Broadcasters’ 65th Annual Awards Dinner Oct. 29 in Del Mar, Calif.