Jack Christopher was difficult to miss on the racetrack, a colt memorable for his appearance and for winning five of six starts and $1.2 million. Now his yearlings are turning heads.

This week marks a traditional high point in anticipation on the North American horse racing calendar, as Saratoga Race Course begins its summer meet July 10.

Porter on Pedigrees

Make Haste hopes she lives up to her name in the $175,000 Coronation Cup Stakes (G3T) July 11 at Saratoga Race Course. The 5 1/2-furlong sprint is the third start for the Blue Point 3-year-old since moving under the tutelage of Miguel Clement. 

Beautifully bred broodmares in foal to sires such as St Mark’s Basilica, Kingman, Auguste Rodin, and Blue Point feature among the entries for Jean-Pierre Dubois’ private sale next month.

Stuart Boman has been appointed the Hong Kong Jockey Club’s contracted agent in the Northern Hemisphere. The position will see the Blandford Bloodstock agent assist with selection and preparation of horses for the Hong Kong International Sale. 

Three-day training session designed to educate emergency responders, veterinary professionals, animal control officers, horse industry professionals, and other interested parties on how to care for and extract equines in hazardous situations.

The Ed Brown Society and The Jockey Club are in the second year of their partnership that provides opportunities for more students to access resources and gain experience within the equine industry. 

Dollars & Sense with Frank Angst

Malvern Rose Stakes