The 2000 Vosburgh Stakes (G1)-winning Trippi, Drakenstein Stud’s foundation stallion and champion sire, has died at the age of 29, the operation announced Aug. 28.

Gustavo Delgado Jr. and his father, Gustavo, will surely nod in agreement about luck turning full circle in talking about the Aug. 29 Travers Stakes (G1) at Saratoga Race Course.

Buyers will have plenty of choices at the Magic Millions Gold Coast Horses in Training Sale with a quality catalog assembled for the popular breeze-up style auction.

As Andrew Farm, Richard Brodie campaigned four graded/group winners as an owner. He also bred four black-type winners under the name RJB Bloodstock, including homebred graded stakes winner No Nay Hudson.

Estrange, winner of this year’s Pretty Polly Stakes (G1) and a leading Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe (G1) contender, has been retired from racing and will join Cheveley Park Stud’s broodmare band next year.

Life Is Good is the sire of undefeated 4-1 morning-line favorite Waggley, while current leading freshman sire Golden Pal will be represented by three starters in the Aug. 30 stakes at Kentucky Downs.

Lexington mayor Linda Gorton on what Breeders’ Cup means for the city.

J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the 2026 Travers Stakes (G1) at Saratoga Race Course.

While the Travers (G1) will put plenty of focus on the 3-year-old male division Aug. 29 at Saratoga where dual classic winner Golden Tempo looks to add more luster to his season, the card also features three Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series races.

The Aug. 29 stakes-loaded card at Saratoga Race Course could lead to additional mounts for Junior Alvarado during the Breeders’ Cup World Championships in the fall.