HISA has survived constitutional challenges and the legal maneuverings now are just a distraction lacking substance. THA has been engaged directly with HISA to create a responsive regulatory structure built upon our current industry best practices.

State of Rest will not defend his Ladbrokes Cox Plate (G1) crown and has been retired immediately, trainer Joseph O’Brien has announced.

Osiris Stakes

BloodHorse senior columnist Jay Hovdey talks about the September issue, which includes his feature on Oscar Gonzales and his Final Turn column on Labor Day racing and backstretch workers.

A Texas-bred filly by Too Much Bling led the way at the 2022 Texas Summer Yearling Sale, topping the sale when the hammer dropped at $100,000.

Attorneys for trainer Bob Baffert presented several witnesses Aug. 29 that shored up their position that Medina Spirit’s betamethasone positive came from an ointment that did not affect the horse’s performance and also were critical of other testing.

Group 1-winning mare Entriviere, by Tavistock has been retired and will be offered to the market via Gavelhouse Plus after a career-ending injury. 

Carmel Road, a $650,000 yearling purchase, romped to an 8 3/4-length win in his second start at Del Mar, while Verifying, a half brother to champion Midnight Bisou, earned a debut score at Saratoga Race Course.

The Real Rider Cup, a charity show jumping event created by Anita Motion to benefit Thoroughbred aftercare, is once again bringing the racing and equestrian worlds together in Fair Hill, MD on Friday evening, September 16.

Several horses breezed Aug. 29 for Wesley Ward including group 1 winner Campanelle, who is nominated to the Sept. 10 Mint Ladies Sprint (G3T) at Kentucky Downs. Other workers included Arrest Me Red, Nakatomi, Castle Leoch, and Twilight Gleaming.