There were at least three bad things that happened this past week, in terms of permanent loss, that hit this typist where I live.

On Racing

Porta Fortuna simply loves Ascot, and that’s undoubtedly also true for her American ownership, who enjoyed success at the Royal meeting with the filly for the second straight year.

Champion Kenlova leads a stellar field of 16 runners, including five group 1 winners, in the June 23 1 1/2-mile Grande Premio Brasil (G1) at Hipodromo da Gavea in Rio de Janeiro.

Andy Serling & Paul Verderosa look ahead to the Wild Applause Stakes at Aqueduct & the Goldwood Stakes at Monmouth this weekend.

Gabaldon returned to the United States June 21 following his length defeat when second in the June 19 Windsor Castle Stakes during the prestigious Royal Ascot meeting in Great Britain.

Champion Kenlova leads a stellar field of 16 runners, including five group 1 winners, in the June 23 1 1/2-mile Grande Premio Brasil (G1) at Hipodromo da Gavea in Rio de Janeiro.

Jockey William Buick teams up with an old friend in a bid to land one of the few top races that still eludes him.

The Ruidoso Downs chaplaincy has been assisting workers at the racetrack, who are caring for around 500 horses, with food and meals. Evacuations mandated due to wildfires are still in effect, though the track is taking entries for races June 28-29.

While the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority digs deeper into equine drug test findings of metformin, positives for the diabetes medication show no signs of slowing.