Tessa Bisha, assistant trainer for Brad Cox Racing, discusses training horses in extreme heat temperatures.

Woodbine Entertainment announced that it is partnering with You Can Play Project (YCP) to increase the level of inclusion for everyone who participates in the sport of horse racing. This includes 2SLGBTQ+ athletes, administrators and fans.

Ahead of a Kentucky Horse Racing Commission hearing on the Kentucky Derby (G1) disqualification of Medina Spirit to begin June 28, veterinary reports are critical of Dr. George Maylin’s study on the betamethasone found in blood samples.

Bill Nader has agreed to join the Thoroughbred Owners of California as president and CEO, the organization announced June 21. Nader’s appointment will take effect in October. He succeeds Greg Avioli who resigned earlier this year.

The Hong Kong Jockey Club announced June 21 that after 13 years of significant contribution to the Club, Bill Nader will leave the Club in early October to take up an appointment in the U.S. where he will be closer to his family.  

Lisa Lazarus, CEO of HISA, fielded questions for three hours from Kentucky trainers, owners, and veterinarians during a meeting at Churchill Downs. The meeting was streamed through Zoom and on YouTube.

Currently sitting at 5,998 wins, jockey Deshawn Parker will soon achieve a milestone not many have accomplished. He reflects on his father Daryl Parker’s influence, being an African American jockey, and his love for the game.

Swifty Farms’ Guys Reward was represented by his first winner June 20, when Nora’s Star broke her maiden in the one-mile test on the turf.

Juveniles Mo Strike, a half brother to grade 3 winner Dynamic Impact, Vedareo, a half sister to grade 1 winner Vequist, and $550,000 yearling purchase Major Dude won first time out this week.

Forecasted high temperatures in Cincinnati are expected to reach the mid-90s on both days. The track last week canceled racing for three days—June 14-16—due to the excessive heat those days.