King of Steel came within half a length of a mighty Derby (G1) upset when charging clear of the field only to be collared in the dying strides, but victory was his this time as the same powerful burst took him three and a half lengths clear. 

Kentucky Derby (G1) hero Mage returned to the work tab June 23 at The Thoroughbred Center in Lexington, Ky., with an easy “part breeze, part two-minute lick” according to co-owner Ramiro Restrepo.

Whisper Hill Farm and Gainesway Stable’s Tapit Trice returned to the work tab for the first time since finishing third in the June 10 Belmont Stakes (G1), breezing a half-mile over a fast Belmont Park training track June 23 in :49.90.

Race Track Chaplaincy of America hopes to enhance mental health support by to the spiritual, physical, social, educational, and emotional needs of the racing community.

Connections of Highfield Princess will be hoping for considerably more in-running luck as she backs up quickly in the June 24 Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes (G1).

The Horseracing Integrity and Welfare Unit continues to break new ground as it posted a public disclosure June 23 noting its first allegation of a violation involving a controlled substance.

The 6-year-old son of Honor Code competed in all three Triple Crown races, getting a third in the Belmont Stakes (G1). He went on to win the Jockey Club Gold Cup Stakes (G1) and has career earnings of $1,551,266.

Andy Serling & Paul Verderosa look ahead to the Wild Applause Stakes at Belmont and the Chicago Stakes at Ellis Park.

Rated R Superstar, a graded stakes-winning millionaire who became a fan favorite at an advanced racing age, was announced June 23 as retired at age 10 by his connections.

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