Maiden Watch: May 15-May 21

The action May 22 by the New York State Gaming Commission came after the recent suspension of Hall of Fame trainer Todd Pletcher, and the disqualification of his colt, Forte, in last year’s Hopeful Stakes (G1) at Saratoga Race Course.

The winning partnership of Maverick Racing, Siena Farm, and CMNWLTH teamed up again to purchase the son of Awesome Slew during Day 1 of the Fasig-Tipton Midlantic May 2-Year-Olds in Training Sale.

Horseracing Integrity & Welfare Unit, the investigating arm of the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority, has expanded its whistleblower program to include racetrack safety issues.

Irish Two Thousand Guineas (G1) favorite Al Riffa will miss the Curragh Classic May 27 after a “little hold-up”, trainer Joseph O’Brien revealed May 22. 

For more than seven hours May 23, the world’s thoroughbred breeding industry’s attention will be squarely on the Magic Millions National Broodmare Sale, a day which has the potential to break records. 

Vadeni is likely to be a star addition to the May 28 Tattersalls Gold Cup (G1) after Georges Rimaud, the Aga Khan’s racing and breeding manager in France, confirmed the intention to supplement last season’s champion 3-year-old colt.

Know It Now is a winning son of 2015 American Triple Crown winner American Pharoah.

Highlights from Day 1 of the 2-Year-Olds in Training Sale in Timonium, Md.

Motion, claimed the top prize of $50,000 in the Maryland Jockey Club’s $100,000 trainer bonus offered to horsemen for their participation in stakes races over Preakness weekend, May 19 and 20, at Pimlico Race Course.