Pete Sacopulos presented an overview of the various constitutional issues that states have used in their lawsuits before asking the panelists about their experience with HISA legislation.

Saratoga Notebook

Alex Campbell Jr., who owned and bred horses for some six decades and in recent years enjoyed success with grade 1 winner Karlovy Vary and her progeny, died Aug. 15 in Delray, Fla., according to family friends and associates. He was 95.

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Some trainers will begin to bring their horses to Palm Beach Downs in mid-September. Should the re-opening come much later, it could cause trainers to reconsider their winter plans.

The Aug. 23 Juddmonte International (G1T) is the pick of next Wednesday’s action with arguably the finest 3-year-old in training, Paddington, looking to notch up the latest win of an incredible season. Can anyone stop Aidan O’Brien’s superstar?

As solid as Trademark has been for trainer Vicki Oliver throughout his career, earning $546,290 while racing at seven different racetracks, the 4-year-old gelding has one glaring void on his resume.

As much as the connections of Godolphin’s Cody’s Wish were disappointed by the 5-year-old’s loss in the Aug. 5 Whitney Stakes (G1) at Saratoga, there are no regrets about the move and an eagerness to get the son of Curlin back to what he does best.

Pirate impressed in his first career start at Saratoga July 15. Hall of Fame trainer Todd Pletcher hopes the colt will continue his upward spiral when he runs in the closing day Hopeful Stakes (G1).

Purchasers thinking of adding a jewel to their treasure trove of broodmares will be inspecting the sparkling gems that Knocktoran Stud have sent to Arqana for the August Yearling Sale.