Although her Aug. 10 breeze didn’t go exactly as planned, trainer Kenny McPeek got what he needed out of Thorpedo Anna ahead of the Aug. 23 Personal Ensign Stakes (G1).

Baoma Corp’s Himika scored a dominating 4 1/4 length win in the $150,500 Sorrento Stakes (G3) Aug. 10 at Del Mar, giving trainer Bob Baffert his ninth win in the race.

After having a successful first breeze on turf in :49.70 on the Oklahoma Training Track Aug. 10, the plan is for Arkansas Derby (G1) winner Sandman to switch surfaces and compete in the $3.5 million Nashville Derby (G3T) at Kentucky Downs Aug. 30.

Bill Mott is not known for sophomore turf sprinters, but the Hall of Famer sent out Juddmonte’s Spiced Up to an upset win Aug. 10 in the $175,000 Mahony Stakes (G3T) at Saratoga Race Course.

Sajir added a first win in the Prix Maurice de Gheest (G1) Aug. 10 to the glittering career haul of trainer Andre Fabre, who also trained Sajir’s sire Make Believe for owner-breeder Prince Faisal.

Pennsylvania native Dominique Damico has been a horsewoman all her life, riding hunters and jumpers. Her already impressive career reached new heights Aug. 9 when a colt she bred—Diciassette won the Proud Man Stakes at Gulfstream Park.

Back from his year off through injury, siring sensation The Autumn Sun is set to resume serving duties this spring with an enlarged and high quality book of mares that has Arrowfield Stud bristling with excitement.

The latest ‘Woodbine Week presented by Woodbine Entertainment’ begins Aug. 11, celebrating the 166th running of the prestigious King’s Plate. This year’s race will be contested Aug. 16.

Godolphin’s homebred and two-time Breeders’ Cup Turf (G1T) winner Rebel’s Romance secured his eighth group 1 win in the Grosser Preis von Berlin (G1) at Hoopegarten Aug. 10.

Chopsticks became the first black-type winner for Godolphin’s homebred sire Essential Quality when the 2-year-old filly won the $200,000 Debutante Stakes Aug. 10 at Ellis Park.