Elliott Walden talks about preparing Life Is Good for the upcoming Whitney Stakes (G1) at Saratoga Race Course.

The breeding suggested that American Rockette could run a little bit. And, oh, did the 2-year-old filly do that in her first career start, in the 10th race at Saratoga Race Course July 21.

Joseph O’Brien’s summer at Saratoga got off to a rocky start. Alexis Zorba was slow out of the gate in the first race, a 5 1/2-furlong test on the Mellon Turf course and finished fourth.

Unbeaten Cazoo Derby (G1) winner Desert Crown has been ruled out of next month’s Juddmonte International Stakes (G1) at York Racecourse.

Irish Derby (G1) winner Westover would be in rarefied company if he could add victory in Ascot’s glittering summer jewel to two strong Classic performances.

High temperatures and humidity in the forecast for the Mid-Atlantic caused the Maryland Jockey Club to push back post time for races July 23 and prompted Colonial Downs to cancel its races for July 25.

The son of Scat Daddy will stand at Haras Porta Pia. Scat Daddy was an extraordinarily successful sire in Chile, where he sired 11 champions.

“Anthony & Paul” look ahead at the CCA Oaks and Caress Stakes at Saratoga.

Dylan Davis didn’t win the riding title at the Belmont Park spring/summer meet. But don’t tell that to Mike Migliore, his agent.

The third annual “Riders Up! Battle of East-vs-West” jockey karaoke contest benefits the Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund. It will be held in Saratoga Springs, N.Y., July 31 and in Del Mar Aug. 7.