Briland Farm’s homebred Secret Oath could deliver a rare victory in the Sept. 24 Cotillion Stakes (G1) at Parx Racing, a first win in this race for Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas.

The son of Quality Road beat Eclipse champion 2-year-old colt Game Winner in the 2019 Santa Anita Derby (G1).

Following an authoritative victory in the Sept. 17 Woodbine Mile (G1T), Godolphin’s Modern Games has secured the final ranked position, 10th, in the National Thoroughbred Racing Association’s Top Thoroughbred Poll.

The KHRC approved a change of control in Ellis Park to Churchill Downs Inc. during a special meeting of the commission Sept. 20. The vote followed CDI announcing a definitive agreement Sept. 15 to acquire the Henderson, Ky., property for $79 million.

Ted Bassett, former chairman and president of Keeneland Association, holds cherished memories of the day Queen Elizabeth II graced the Lexington track. 

In this month’s Beyond the Headlines feature, Dora Delgado, Breeders’ Cup Executive VP & Chief Racing Officer, talks to our Anne Eberhardt and Chris McElligott about the importance and mission of the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance.

Gem City Stakes

Presque Isle Downs Masters Stakes

A strong Sept. 19 opening session ushered in Book 4 at the Keeneland September Yearling Sale, led by a $600,000 standout son of Candy Ride, selling to Kim Lloyd, agent for Talla Racing.

The synthetic-loving Artie’s Princess races to a new track record in 1:14.57 in the Sept. 19 Presque Isle Downs Masters Stakes (G2).