Bankrupt Hawthorne Racecourse is seeking approve to use the U.S. Marshals Service to forcibly evict the remaining residents of the track backstretch “using whatever force necessary …”

No changes occurred in the Top 10 of the National Thoroughbred Racing Association’s Top Thoroughbred Poll released Aug. 18, but weekend winners Survie and Luster gained enough support to appear in the top 20.

One day after HISA accused owner Marshall Gramm of breaking multiple rules tied to access of confidential horse health information, The Jockey Club said it will meet to take steps to remove Gramm as a member.

Dollars and Sense with Frank Angst outlines the thoughts of Steve Kornacki and how national television is especially needed for racing at a time that tracks in major markets are closing.

From 203 horses sold this year, compared to 200 last year, the gross rose 3.1% to $24,628,000; the average rose 1.6% to $121,320; and the median rose 17.6% to $100,000 from $85,000 over last year’s two-day session.

The beautifully bred dual group 2 winner See The Fire will be offered at the Tattersalls December Mares Sale, which takes place from Nov. 30-Dec. 3.

Ombudsman heads nine declared runners for the Aug. 19 International Stakes (G1), with an eagerly awaited dust-up with Constitution River confirmed for the opening day of York’s Ebor festival.

On the Aug. 17 episode of BloodHorse Monday: Josie Carroll discusses Luster’s dominant King’s Plate score, we debate whether Journalism and White Abarrio should be in the Hall of Fame, and reaction to HISA’s actions against Marshall Gramm.

Wagering on The King’s Plate race Aug. 15 at Woodbine reached $4,202,181, a 4.5% increase over 2025. The $1,242,081 win pool was the largest in King’s Plate history, surpassing the previous record set in 2023.

Coolmore and Godolphin engaged in a bidding battle for the ages when a Wootton Bassett colt related to Gold Cup (G1) hero Scandinavia shattered the Arqana August Sale record at €4.6 million, with Coolmore coming out on top.