The initial day of enforcing Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority registration unfolded at Belmont Park and Churchill Downs July 2 without any major issues or scratches due to licensing snafus, officials said.

Belmont Stakes Presented by NYRA Bets (G1) winner Mo Donegal exited the 1 1/2-mile race June 11 with bone bruising and will be out of training for 60 days, co-owner Donegal Racing announced July 2.

An open letter sent on behalf of the THA, KTA, TOC, and TOBA identified general and specific issues after a review of the extensive documents.

Three-time stakes winner Becca Taylor has won eight of nine races lifetime, with only a nose loss keeping her from a perfect record.

Bass Racing’s homebred Annapolis will try for his first win of the year July 4 in the $100,000 Manila Stakes, a one-mile Widener turf test for sophomores at Belmont Park. 

Champion jockey Sheldon Russell, away from the races for 296 days, made a triumphant return to action aboard first-time starter Heldish in the fourth race Friday at Laurel Park.

Dr. Scott E. Palmer and track stewards will also be available to speak to the media to address any events that occur during races held at Belmont Park July 9.

Gary Barber’s Frosted Over took command at the top of the stretch and manhandled his rivals down the lane for a facile victory in the CA$156,600 Dominion Day Stakes (G3) July 1 at Woodbine.

German One Thousand Guineas (G2) winner Txope tops final day of Arqana Summer Sale.

Andy Serling & Anthony Stabile look ahead at Saturdays G2 John A. Nerud from Belmont Park and G2 Stephen Foster from Churchill Downs.