Trainer Rob Heathcote will have two chances to capture Queensland’s premier handicap when Rothfire and Abounding line up in the June 13 Stradbroke Handicap (G1) at Eagle Farm Racecourse.

Wesley Ward believes he is bringing some heavy artillery to the Royal Ascot meet next week, and has particularly lofty hopes for Outfielder in the Commonwealth Cup Stakes (G1).

Newcomer Bella Rodrigues of Rodrigues Thoroughbreds sent out Hip 418, a filly by Rogueish, to tie a session-fastest eighth in :09 4/5 during Day 3 of the OBS June 2-Year-Olds in Training and Horses of Racing Age Sale under-tack show.

J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Pegasus Stakes, Delaware Derby, Summertime Oaks, and Monomoy Girl Stakes.

Last year’s Salvator Mile Stakes (G3) winner Bishops Bay returns June 13 to defend his title in the $150,000 race at Monmouth Park.

Luv Your Neighbor looks to get her first stakes victory in the June 13 Delaware Oaks (G3) at Delaware Park.

Aqueduct Racetrack will honor its final closing weekend June 27-28 with an assortment of farewell celebrations that look back on decades of memorable Thoroughbred racing.

Tampa Bay Downs announces June 11 the retirement of longtime vice president of marketing and publicity Margo Flynn.

Supporting Thoroughbred aftercare, the “Gallop for Good” initiative will continue making a difference in the lives of retired racehorses through its newest member, Lucky Orphans Horse Rescue.

Whiskey Decision, a $1.5 million purchase at last year’s Keeneland November Breeding Stock Sale by Alpha Delta Stables, seeks a repeat victory in the $150,000 Eatontown Stakes (G3T) held June 13 at Monmouth Park.