The undefeated Flightline remains in the top spot for the seventh consecutive week with 332 votes. Flightline is scheduled to start next in the Sept. 3 TVG Pacific Classic (G1) at Del Mar.

On Aug. 5, the FTBOA advised the FTHA that it will immediately begin making voluntary monthly contributions to help the FTHA offset a portion of its payments to the new federal Authority as it implements HISA at Gulfstream Park.

The Arlington Million (G1T) moves to Louisville, Ky., with a different look and feel for the race that ushered in seven-figure purses to Thoroughbred racing.

Two Eagles, the 6-year-old son of Morning Line, finished first in a June 21 claiming race at Thistledown and tested positive for the metabolite nikethamide.

Keeneland has cataloged 4,147 horses for the 79th annual Keeneland September Yearling Sale, the world’s largest and most significant marketplace for Thoroughbred racing prospects.

Joe Osborne, Godolphin Ireland’s managing director, indicated Aug. 9 there are no existing plans for horses to be sent to Irish-based trainers, although decisions around where horses are trained are discussed on an annual basis.

The effect of the cost-of-living crisis and affordability checks on the gambling sector should become clearer this week when three of the giants of the industry unveil their financial results for the first six months of the year.

The National Turf Writers and Broadcasters has written a letter to the California Horse Racing Board opposing its recently announced plan to require media members to be licensed in order to enter stable areas.

Undefeated Flightline closed as the favorite following the completion of betting Aug. 7 in Pool #1 of the Longines Breeders’ Cup Classic Future Wager.

A rundown of television, livestreaming, and radio coverage for the week as compiled by America’s Best Racing.