Sibelius, the gutsy winner of the 2023 Dubai Golden Shaheen (G1), has been retired from racing.

The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority has penalized Brian Hernandez Jr. for his ride aboard multiple grade 1-winning filly Thorpedo Anna in the $1.25 million Travers Stakes (G1) Aug. 24 at Saratoga Race Course.

Maiden Watch: Week of Aug. 19-Aug. 25

Elio Barrera captured the first riding title of his young career at the recently concluded Evangeline Downs Thoroughbred meet. Juan Larrosa took home the training title while Elite Thoroughbred Racing repeated as champ in the owner standings.

Oka will work to grow the company’s buying base in Japan by recruiting new registered buyers to the Inglis Digital USA platform and bringing horses to the attention of Japanese buyers when they might fit their program.

Travers Stakes (G1) winner Fierceness and runner-up Thorpedo Anna were separated by a head in their Aug. 24 showdown at Saratoga Race Course, and the margin was similar in the latest NTRA Top Thoroughbred Poll, released Aug. 27.

Arena Racing Company, Britain’s largest racing group, and 1/ST, North America’s preeminent Thoroughbred racing and pari-mutuel wagering company, announced a new partnership to open new opportunities across some of their feature races.

The Zoldan Family, owners of Phantom Fireworks, and Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl-winning tight end Travis Kelce recently acquired a significant share of Team Valor’s interest in Gary Barber’s 3-year-old gelding Swift Delivery.

The Henderson County Sheriff’s Office in Kentucky said no foul play is suspected after the bodies of two individuals were found in the overnight hours Aug. 27 at Ellis Park.

The 8-year-old mare won her first seven starts for Ciaron Maher is carrying her first foal by Zoustar. She is a daughter of Sunline Stakes (G2) winner Nakaaya, and a half sister to VRC Oaks (G1) winner Aristia.