Following controversy around a late change in distance of Saratoga Race Course’s fourth race July 12, the Jockeys’ Guild has released a statement explaining its viewpoint.

While rain on June 11-12 slowed some yearling inspections at Northern Horse Park, buyers were ready Monday for a spirited yearling session at the Japan Racing Horse Association Sale that registered strong numbers when compared with 2025.

Four Star Sales has announced that Grace Hamilton has joined the company as bloodstock and sales coordinator. Hamilton joins Four Star following graduation from the internationally respected Godolphin Flying Start program.

Some of the best 3-year-old Thoroughbreds in the country will battle in one of the marquee stakes in the division when they face off in the $1 million Haskell Stakes (G1) July 18 at Monmouth Park.

Mark W. Buyck Jr., a well-known figure on the National Steeplechase Association circuit who had a particular affinity for Springdale Race Course in his home state of South Carolina, died June 11. He was 91.

Three American stallions—Authentic, Gunite, and Vekoma—are represented by yearlings in the Hokkaido Selection Sale at Shizunai July 20-21.

Liam’s Law became the first winner for Ocala Stud’s multiple graded stakes winner and freshman sire Colonel Liam, after breaking his maiden July 12 in a maiden special weight race over the turf at Saratoga Race Course.

After jockeys expressed concern for the safety of 2-year-olds competing 1-mile on Saratoga Race Course’s inner turf course, the race was moved from to 1 1/16 miles.

Thesecretadversary proved himself worthy of mention among the best of the 3-year-old crop with a barnstorming all-the-way success in the Prix Jean Prat (G1) under Christophe Soumillon. 

Crazy Hot Mess became the first winner in the U.S. for Walmac Farm’s Pinehurst when the 2-year-old filly broke her maiden on debut at Ellis Park to win a maiden special weight race by 1 1/4 lengths.