Cieren Fallon faces a spell on the sidelines after breaking his back in two places when falling from his mount at Windsor July 1.

White Birch will not take his place in the Eclipse Stakes (G1) July 6 after he was ruled out of the Sandown contest following an unsatisfactory blood test.

Woodbine Entertainment and Rogers Sports and Media announced July 3 that they have entered into a multi-year media rights agreement for Canada’s most prestigious Thoroughbred horse race, the King’s Plate Stakes.

The board of directors of the Thoroughbred Owners of California unanimously voted to appoint owner/trainer Mark Glatt to fill a vacancy on the board created by the recent resignation of longtime board member Rick Gold.

The New Mexico Racing Commission held an emergency meeting July 2 in the wake of flooding that caused damage to Ruidoso Downs. Among plans discussed was moving Ruidoso’s Thoroughbred racing to Albuquerque.

Porter on Pedigrees

REAP is thrilled that the Louisiana Thoroughbred Breeders has graciously allowed us to hold our annual benefit in conjunction with Horse of the Year and Champions Ceremony on Aug. 2, 2024, at Mojo’s at Evangeline Downs Racetrack & Casino.

The Kentucky Equine Education Project Foundation and the Race for Education are delighted to announce the awarding of $58,000 in scholarships for 2024.

Kentucky Derby (G1)-winning trainer Kenny McPeek was celebrated July 2 for his many achievements in the Thoroughbred industry. Lexington mayor Linda Gorton proclaimed it Kenny McPeek Day in the city.

Churchill Downs’ Vice President of Racing Gary Palmisano previews the upcoming meets at Ellis Park and Colonial Downs.