John Parisella, a colorful horseman who trained winners over 47 consecutive years during a career that produced 1,241 victories, dies at age 85.

Constitution River picks up his second group 1 victory when taking the July 4 Eclipse Stakes (G1) at Sandown Park.

Kensington Lane, acquired this spring with the hope that she could become a group/grade 1 winner, makes good on those expectations by upsetting the $600,000 Belmont Oaks (G1T) July 4 at Saratoga.

Trainer Steve Asmussen sees some similarities between Booked and the 2-year-old colt’s sire Yaupon.

Haras du Hoguenet announced Motivator’s death July 4. The son of Montjeu, who had just completed his 20th season at stud, is believed to have died from a suspected heart attack July 3.

Good fortune was in order on this tumultuous Friday at Saratoga Race Course.

In this week’s On Racing, Hall of Fame jockey Gary Stevens discusses prior injuries as he gets set to represent pal Mike Smith at the upcoming Del Mar meet.

Megan Burgess looks forward to the Belmont Derby & Belmont Oaks at Saratoga this weekend.

Hot Rod Honey becomes the initial stakes winner for Ocala Stud’s first-crop sire Roadster with a striking 4 1/4-length victory in the $96,500 Sharp Susan Stakes July 3 at Gulfstream Park.

A vibrant Hong Kong International Sale July 3 saw 16 horses sold at Sha Tin, with a Deep Field gelding topping the sale at HK$9.2 million for purchaser Alan Hu. A second son of the four-time Hong Kong champion sire nets HK$6.6 million.