Thunderstorms and heat waves contributed to a nearly 6.7% drop in U.S. wagering and a 6.8% decline in race days.

J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Breeders’ Futurity at Keeneland.

The Florida Thoroughbred Breeders’ and Owners’ Association announced Oct. 5 a substantial increase in awards paid to Florida breeders and stallion owners for 2024 through their Annual Awards Plan approved Thursday.

Daniel Toffey, the son of Spendthrift Farm general manager Ned Toffey, has extensive experience on the farms and with breaking and training.

A field composed of mostly last-out maiden winners and a sole stakes winner in 4G Racing’s Crown Imperial set the stage for the Oct. 6 Jessamine Stakes (G2T) for 2-year-old fillies at Keeneland.

Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots has announced that 73 stakes worth a combined $9.7 million will be offered during the 76-day 2023-24 Thoroughbred meet. The stakes purses count base purse funds for hosting the Claiming Crown.

Three-year-old Anisette and 5-year-old Closing Remarks bring back-to-back stakes scores at Del Mar to the table in the Rodeo Drive (G2T) at Santa Anita.

Hall of Fame trainer has entered Muth and Wine Me Up in the American Pharoah (G1), named for the horse Baffert trained to win the 2015 Triple Crown.

After a major legal challenge to the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act was lost in another venue, a different group of opponents sought to even the score during oral arguments in a Louisiana federal appeals court.

Owner Mike Repole was brimming with enthusiasm heading into Travers Stakes (G1) weekend, eager as could be to see his champions Forte and Nest race.