A breeding right to Godolphin’s Ombudsman, the world’s equal highest rated racehorse, proved popular on Darley’s bespoke “Winning Bid” platform July 13, selling to an unnamed buyer.

Dan Tordjman, president of The Jockey Club’s Media Ventures and America’s Best Racing, has been named the 2026 Bill Handleman Award winner for outstanding coverage of last year’s Haskell Stakes (G1), Monmouth Park announced today.

Kristian Villante of Legion Bloodstock signs July 14 for the purchase of a chestnut son of Vekoma for $600,000 during The July Sale at Fasig-Tipton near Lexington. Sold as Hip 135, the colt took the lead as the top seller of the session.

The Jockey Club today announced the agenda, including a list of speakers on timely topics, for its 2026 Round Table Conference on Matters Pertaining to Racing.

Goffs has unveiled a high-class catalog for the Doncaster Premier Sale Aug. 25-26, an event which features over 440 yearlings, including siblings to and progeny of black-type winners and performers. 

A breeding right to Godolphin’s Ombudsman, the world’s equal highest rated racehorse, proved popular on Darley’s bespoke “Winning Bid” platform July 13, selling to an unnamed buyer for £250,000.

FanDuel TV will return to Del Mar with on-site coverage of its meet, which begins July 17. The summer season at Del Mar continues through Labor Day Sept. 7.

Kristian Villante of Legion Bloodstock signs July 14 for the purchase of a chestnut son of Vekoma for $600,000 during The July Sale at Fasig-Tipton near Lexington. Sold as Hip 135, the colt took the lead as the top seller of the session.

While the foal session of the two-day Japan Racing Horse Association Select Sale saw a decline in gross and average, overall the auction that concluded July 14 reported record numbers thanks to a robust yearling market.

The Race Track Chaplaincy of America will honor individuals who have shown selfless acts of service to the racing community. The 2026 RTCA White Horse Award recipient will receive the award at their current track or local location.