J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Haskell (G1) at Monmouth Park.

Del Mar will begin a new effort to give its youthful fans an inside look at the game with an up-close-and-personal session in the paddock on race days starting July 20.

Long Shadows Farm and ACTT Naturally will host visiting hours and tours every Tuesday, 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., from July 22 through August 26. Located 30 minutes from Saratoga Springs, in Cambridge, NY.

After Book’em Danno won the True North Stakes, Mark Rubenstein and his partners in Atlantic Six Racing have brought the 4-year-old back to Saratoga for the Alfred G. Vanderbilt (G2). The field also includes grade one winners Nakatomi and Mullikin.

The Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association announced July 17 that Alan Foreman has been named the recipient of the Dr. J. David Richardson Industry Service Award.

Eric Johnston, director of racing & sportsbook for Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course since 2014, has announced his retirement, effective Aug. 30.

Godolphin’s 25-strong offering at the Inglis July (Early) Online Sale contributed to what ended up the fourth most successful Inglis Digital auction in history July 16. The sale was topped by grade-1 placed Lavalier who sold for AU$380,000.

If the field for the $600,000 United Nations Stakes (G2T) has a familiar ring to it, then you have an excellent memory.

Letters to the Editor for July 17 issue of BloodHorse Daily.

Dual Hall of Fame trainer Mark Casse discusses two-time grade 1 winner La Cara’s chances in the $500,000 Coaching Club American Oaks (G1) at Saratoga Race Course July 19.