Following a dramatic edition of the Jockey Club Gold Cup (G1) at Saratoga Race Course Aug. 30, contenders emerged in good order and will begin making plans for the $7 million Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1) Nov. 1 at Del Mar.

Pharoah’s Wine could add to a family tradition Sept. 4 when she runs in the $500,000 One Dreamer Stakes at Kentucky Downs.

Aidan O’Brien has revealed Christophe Soumillon will be a big part of the Ballydoyle team in the coming months while Ryan Moore is out of action with a broken leg.

Champion mare Via Sistina capped an extraordinary 2024-25 campaign with the title of Australian Racehorse of the Year, announced at a ceremony at The Star in Brisbane Aug. 31.

On July 5, Royal Justice captured the Ellen’s Lucky Star Handicap, her first stakes win, at Horseshoe Indianapolis. The Justice Farm homebred has become yet another jewel in the diadem for Kentucky horseman Greg Justice.  

Kizuna and Lord Kanaloa continue to battle for the top spot on Japan’s leading sires’ list.

Shipping across the pond was well worth it to owner and breeder Tim Gredley as Wimbledon Hawkeye banked more than $1.1 million for his Nashville Derby (G3T) victory at Kentucky Downs Aug. 30.

Jockey Club Gold Cup Stakes

The Hopeful Stakes (G1) at Saratoga Race Course is a race intended to point out stars of the future. Though for one of the New York Racing Association’s most liked and respected officials, it will mark the end of a long and stellar career.

After racing behind a slow pace, The Padre unleashed a brisk turn of foot for his first graded stakes win and second consecutive stakes victory at the current Del Mar meeting.