Art Collector shakes off challenge from undefeated local runner to win the $1 million Charles Town Classic (G2) for the second straight year.

No Nest and a cutback to seven furlongs resulted in a resounding victory from Peter Blum Thoroughbreds’ Society in the Aug. 26 $500,000 Charles Town Oaks (G3).

Jockey Jose Ortiz won a trio of races Aug. 26 on New York Showcase Day at Saratoga Race Course, an 11-race card devoted to horses bred in the Empire State boasting six stakes worth a combined $1.25 million.

For Bill Parcells, who recently turned 81, there was no better place to spend the early afternoon of Aug. 26 than Saratoga Race Course, watching his 2-year-old New York-bred filly Maple Leaf Mel become a stakes winner.

Trainer Bill Mott talks with Tim Wilkin about the chances for Gilded Age to score an upset win the Travers Stakes (G1) on Saturday, Aug. 27 at Saratoga.

Stakes-placed in his last start, son of Toronado sells for €150,000 (US$149,382) to Youssef Mohammed Alturaif (YMT Farm).

WinStar Farm’s son of Southern Halo has sired 216 stakes winners and 13 champions worldwide. More Than Ready shuttled to Australia for 19 consecutive seasons, more than any other stallion. He was euthanized at 25 due to the infirmities of old age.

Longines Irish Champions Weekend has been dealt a blow with the news that superstar juvenile Little Big Bear is likely to miss the National Stakes (G1) while recovering from a foot injury.

Travers morning-line favorite Epicenter and Ain’t Life Grand share the same sire in Not This Time, who has emerged as a top stallion.

For Bill Parcells, at the recently turned age of 81, there was no better place to spend the early afternoon of Aug. 26 than Saratoga Race Course watching his 2-year-old New York-bred filly Maple Leaf Mel become a stakes winner.