Los Angeles, third in the Derby (G1) at Epsom, faces a rematch with runner-up Ambiente Friendly in the June 30 Irish Derby (G1) at The Curragh.

The Horseracing Integrity and Welfare Unit reported two more positives for metformin June 28 as the controversial diabetes drug continues to show up in Thoroughbred racehorse test results.

Bluestocking reeled in an enterprisingly ridden Emily Upjohn to win the June 29 Pretty Polly Stakes (G1) for Ralph Beckett, Rossa Ryan, and Juddmonte.

Since there is no clear leader among the 3-year-olds of 2024, a lonely nation’s eyes must turn to mature Thoroughbreds for satisfying entertainment. So far, that has been a difficult challenge.

On Racing

Cloudy Dancer, dam of Shareholder, impressive winner of the Norfolk Stakes (G2) at Royal Ascot sells for $430,000 to David Hutson. His victory was the third-fastest time in the last 40 years of the race’s history.

The catalog for Arqana’s flagship August Yearling Sale has been unveiled and includes 20 lots either out of or siblings to group 1 winners.

Apprentice jockey Austin Adams would love nothing more than to graduate at the top of his racing class early next month at Deauville-La Touques Racecourse.

Funny Cide, the only New York-bred to win the Kentucky Derby and the standard bearer for the “little guy” in horse racing, will be remembered on July 4 at Finger Lakes Gaming & Racetrack.

Cloudy Dancer, dam of Shareholder, impressive winner of the Norfolk Stakes (G2) at Royal Ascot sells for $430,000 to David Hutson. His victory was the third-fastest time in the last 40 years of the race’s history.