In total, the June (Late) Sale grossed AU$3,125,450. The sale’s second-top lot was 6-year-old mare Takemine, a three-quarter sister to Chayan, who sold at this year’s Inglis Chairman’s Sale for AU$5.6 million.

Brant, one of the standout 2-year-olds of the 2025 season, will try to get his sophomore campaign untracked when he faces an expected seven other 3-year-olds in the $250,000 Maxfield Stakes (G3) June 28 at Churchill Downs.

Restrictions placed on Mel and Phil Rowley’s training yard following the discovery of equine influenza in a vaccinated Thoroughbred at a nearby stable have been lifted.

Six accomplished males will contest in the 6 1/2-furlong Bango Stakes (G3) June 27 at Churchill Downs. Dual grade 3 winner Cornucopian will face multiple graded stakes winner and Breeders’ Cup alumnus Dr. Venkman in the sprint feature.

The riding achievements of Jeiron Barbosa, Juan Hernandez, and Irad Ortiz Jr. result in a rare triple dead heat for Jockey of the Week honors June 15-21.

Forged Steel and Navajo Warrior, Saffie Joseph Jr.-trained stablemates of White Abarrio, will both scratch from the $2 million Stephen Foster Stakes (G1) June 27 at Churchill Downs.

Following her recent 12 3/4-length win in the Ogden Phipps Stakes (G1), reigning champion 3-year-old filly Nitrogen will set her sights on a highly anticipated clash against males in the Aug. 8 Whitney Stakes (G1) at Saratoga Race Course.

The riding achievements of Jeiron Barbosa, Juan Hernandez and Irad Ortiz Jr. result in a rare triple dead heat for Jockey of the Week honors June 15-21.

Grayson-Jockey Club announces its agenda for the 12th Welfare and Safety of the Racehorse Summit June 29-30, featuring a variety of veterinary, track surface, and aftercare professionals.

In this week’s Porter on Pedigrees, we take a look at Scandinavia’s victory June 18 in the Gold Cup Stakes (G1) at the Royal Ascot meet, which highlighted a remarkable 12-day period for his sire, the 2018 U.S. Triple Crown winner Justify.