Graded stakes winner Nadette commanded top price of $420,000 at the inaugural Fasig-Tipton July Digital Sale. The daughter of Outstrip, winner of this year’s Wilshire Stakes (G3T) and Beverly D. Preview Stakes, was acquired by Stepaside Farm.

With the Haskell Stakes (G1) lifting Dornoch into the top spot among the 3-year-old male division, the focus now turns to the Aug. 24 Travers Stakes (G1), which also turns the spotlight on the July 27 $500,000 Jim Dandy Stakes (G2) at the Spa.

MyRacehorse has launched “Retail With a Purpose,” consisting of a series of auctions featuring experiences and memorabilia that owners can bid on, with 100% of proceeds directed to the MyRacehorse Transition Fund.

Porter on Pedigrees

Check out On the Lead, a podcast presented by The Jockey Club. The 12-episode series  will cover a variety of topics reminiscent of the Round Table Conference’s theme of “matters pertaining to racing.”

The Jockeys’ Guild and Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund, in conjunction with racetracks across the United States, announced that riders competing July 27 will pay tribute to National Disability Independence Day and raise funds for the PDJF.

Maiden Watch: Week of July 15-July 21

Ten years ago, Ron Schneider began a quest to find Henri Delattre’s (1801-1876) oil painting of the celebrated Thoroughbred Lecomte.  

Payne retires with 772 victories to her name, with her first winner coming as a 15-year-old for her father, Paddy Payne Sr. Having previously said it would be her last season riding, she will now concentrate on training.

Liable, the 2010 Kentucky Broodmare of the Year known for producing 2010 Eclipse Award-winning older male and Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1) winner Blame, died July 19 due to infirmities of old age.