Under HISA rules, stewards began issuing rulings Aug. 1 against jockeys for use of riding crops not compliant with HISA specifications. Thirteen violations took place at Arizona Downs Monday and one at Prairie Meadows.

Ramon Dominguez talks about the riding crop he developed with Carlos Marquez.

Ramon Dominguez talks about the riding crop he developed with Carlos Marquez.

Trainer Eric Reed talks about Kentucky Derby (G1) winner Rich Strike’s latest breeze Aug. 1 at Churchill Downs as well as his thoughts on the colt’s chances in the Aug. 27 Travers Stakes (G1) at Saratoga Race Course.

A Hall of Fame trainer in both Canada and the United States, Mark Casse is soon to have also been the conditioner of a Hall of Fame horse.

His first try on grass produced an upset win for Classic Causeway. Trainer Kenny McPeek hopes his horse can do it again in the Saratoga Derby at Saratoga Race Course.

RED TR-Racing’s Rich Strike will attempt to stake his claim for 3-year-old championship honors in the Aug. 27 Travers Stakes (G1) at Saratoga Race Course.

Bob Ehalt and Frank Angst handicap the Whitney Stakes (G1), scheduled for Aug. 6 at Saratoga Race Course where Life Is Good is the 6-5 morning-line favorite and Olympiad is second-choice at 2-1.

Assistant trainer for Charlie Appleby, Chris Connett talks about traveling to the Saratoga Race Course and getting Nations Pride and With The Moonlight adjusted to the new location.

Stephen Foster (G2) winner rides four-race win streak to Whitney Stakes (G1).