At a time when Thoroughbred racing under HISA has added restrictions on the use of many controlled therapeutics, the Louisiana Racing Commission will move in the opposite direction beginning June 8 and allow more liberal use of such substances.

Trainer Ken McPeek said May 29 that that Kentucky Derby (G1) victor Mystik Dan and Kentucky Oaks (G1) winner Thorpedo Anna continue to train forwardly as he mulls a final decision on spots for their next races.

Newhaven Park’s John Kelly cashed in again when he sold Galaxy (G1) winner Mariamia for AU$1.8 million to Zhijun Zhao, an associate of Australia’s largest breeder Yulong, late in the May 29 second session of Magic Millions’ National Broodmare Sale.

Charlie Appleby is confident that the prospect of slower ground at Epsom June 1 will only enhance the chances of his Epsom Derby (G1) contender Ancient Wisdom, who May 29 was just half a point off favoritism for the world-famous classic.

Registration is now open for the Global Symposium on Racing, which will be held Dec. 9-11 at Loews Ventana Canyon Resort in Tucson, Ariz.

Northeastern-based owner/trainer David Jacobson has been fined $2,500 and is to serve a 30-day suspension beginning May 30 for a total carbon dioxide violation from one of his horses at Penn National more than two months ago.

Trainer Jose D’Angelo made it a priority to renew his passport this week following Gabaldon’s impressive debut victory in the Royal Palm Juvenile Stakes May 11 at Gulfstream Park, which earned him an automatic spot in a Royal Ascot stakes race.

Penn National Race Course has its night in the spotlight May 31 as 10 3-year-olds compete in the $400,000 Penn Mile Stakes (G3T). Among those journeying to Grantville, Pa., are graded stakes winners First World War and Trikari.

MyRacehorse’s Preakness Stakes (G1) winner Seize the Grey returned to the work tab May 29 for the first and only time before competing in the $2 million Belmont Stakes (G1) at Saratoga Race Course June 8.

One of the biggest nights of stakes racing at Evangeline Downs is set for June 1 in Opelousas, La. “Legends Night is popular not only because of top stakes racing, but also for honoring Louisianians,” said Roger Heitzmann.