Longtime regulatory veterinarian Dr. Mary Scollay criticized a practicing veterinarian’s practices in prescribing a betamethasone-containing ointment to treat Medina Spirit leading up to the 2021 Kentucky Derby (G1).

The Breeders’ Cup announced Aug. 25 the launch of “Breeders’ Cup En Vivo,” an all-Spanish digital series covering three upcoming Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series: Win and You’re In races.

Hall of Fame jockey John Velazquez gets his 1,000th career win at Saratoga Race Course, the only rider to ever get to that mark. The milestone came Aug. 25 when he rode Precursory to victory in the eighth race.

Del Mar will present the richest stakes schedule in its nine-year history featuring 13 major stakes, nine of them graded, worth a total of $2.45 million. The season kicks off on Friday, Nov. 11 and goes through Sunday, Dec. 4.

Trainer Rudy Rodriguez knows better than to take anything for granted. Especially at Saratoga Race Course.

The stallions owned by Jeff and Stacy Jeans will stand at Solitude Thoroughbreds near Fort Worth, Texas.

Thoroughbred Charities of America announced Aug. 25 that grants totaling nearly $783,000 were awarded this year. Ultimately, 74 organizations were approved for a grant.

There was plenty for trainer Ben Colebrook to like about American Blaze’s dazzling 17-length win in his career debut July 30 at Ellis Park. But just how good is the Kentucky-bred son of American Freedom?

Trainer Brad Cox said 4-year-old Mandaloun may have a work in the next week or so. He hasn’t been seen since running fourth in the San Diego Handicap (G2) at Del Mar July 30.

FanDuel Group, the premier online gaming company in North America, announced Aug. 25 its intent to launch FanDuel TV which will include a broadly distributed linear cable television network, and its new OTT platform to be known as FanDuel+.