CSLR Ranch Partners’ Awesome Strong has been installed as the 5-2 morning-line favorite for the $200,000 Affirmed division of the FTBOA Florida Sire Stakes series Sept. 3 at Gulfstream Park.

First reported by Paulick Report Aug. 30, jockey Gerard Melancon was arrested Aug. 26 in Louisiana on a charge of “unnatural stimulation of horses” at Evangeline Downs.

The Godolphin homebred hasn’t been in the winner’s circle in almost a year—since winning this race—but it certainly hasn’t been for lack of effort. 

The Horse Racing Women’s Summit (HRWS) is pleased to announce 1/ST RACING and FanDuel TV as presenting sponsors for the inaugural event that will take place September 28-30 at Santa Anita Park.

In addition to the Maryland Thoroughbred Career Program, the MHF is responsible for the work experience program, which allows qualified applicants to design a custom internship experience that will benefit their long-term career goals.

Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots has announced that 65 stakes worth a combined $8.5 million, up more than $700,000 from last season, will be offered during the 80-day, 2022-23 race meet.

Attorneys involved in the Frankfort, Ky., appeal hearing involving the disqualification of Medina Spirit from the 2021 Kentucky Derby (G1) at Churchill Downs hammered away at each other’s positions Aug. 30 in closing arguments.

Jockey Ross Coakley has been left upset by a controversial 23-day ban that he feels has painted him in a poor light following his first group victory in Germany Aug. 28.

Inspiral’s main autumn aim is the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes (G1) at Ascot, with joint-trainer Thady Gosden pouring cold water on a possible clash with Homeless Songs on Irish Champions Weekend.

Attendees of the Horse Racing Women’s Summit will be immersed in high-quality professional development and networking opportunities intended to provide long-term professional and personal returns.