Female racing industry executives spoke on panels about issues facing women and the entire industry.

Closing out another case among federal indictments charging illegal drug activity in horse racing, Michael Posner was given a relatively lenient sentence Sept. 29 of two years probation with two months of home confinement and a $10,000 fine.

Following a strong third in her graded stakes debut, Belladonna Racing’s Coastana will take another shot in graded company Oct. 2 in the $200,000 Fasig-Tipton Waya Stakes (G3T) at the Belmont at the Big A fall meet.

Longchamp officials are prepared for very soft going for the Oct. 2 Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe (G1), although the degree of give in the ground will depend on whether the top estimate of 10mm of rain arrives Oct. 1.

A key concern for the trainer of a promising 2-year-old centers on distance and how far that youngster can carry its speed. Butch Reid Jr. had none of those fears with Swilcan Stable’s 2-year-old filly Vedareo.

J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Champagne S. (G1) at Belmont at the Big A.

Thirty-five horses from 14 states participated in the event held at the Kentucky National Horse Show since debuting in 2019. In a repeat of last year’s results, MVP took the TAKE2 Hunter Final, and Riley captured the TAKE2 Jumper Final.

After just missing victory in the With Anticipation Stakes (G3T) Aug. 31 at Saratoga Race Course, 2-year-old Battle of Normandy will try to earn his first stakes win in the $200,000 Pilgrim Stakes (G2T) Oct. 2 in the Belmont at the Big A meeting.

The first-crop daughter of Darley July Cup (G1) and Middle Park Stakes (G1) winner Ten Sovereigns smashed the record for the most expensive Sportsman’s yearling ever when making €300,000 (US$288,696) to David Ryan on behalf of Jaber Abdullah.

Effective Thursday, Oct. 13, Woodbine will boost purses by 10% for all overnight races (not including maiden allowance races). The starter’s bonus will also rise from $400 to $500. These changes will be reflected in Condition Book 9.