Since the race debuted in 1982, there have been no winners of both the Kentucky Derby and Stephen Foster.

In a June 12 ruling, the New York State Gaming Commission fined veterinarian Steven Lascher $4,000 for “failing to follow proper Lasix procedure necessitating the late scratches of horses” that were entered in the seventh race at Belmont June 9.

Idle since March 13, two-time graded stakes winner Private Mission returns against Blue Stripe and four other fillies and mares going 1 1/16 miles in the $200,000 Santa Maria Stakes (G2) June 18 at Santa Anita Park.

ROAP Pendersen award to be presented to Deshawn Parker on behalf of his father Daryl Parker, long-time steward in the horse racing industry, on June 25, 2022 during the Ohio Derby festivities at Thistledown Race Track.

Maryland Horse Breeders Association has selected a new 2022 Board of Directors including: one incumbent, one returning and three new members. The annually held election fills five open seats on the board. Rach elected will serve for three years.

The 10th Welfare and Safety of the Racehorse Summit is scheduled to be held June 22 at the Keeneland sales pavilion. The event is free and open to the public.

J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Pegasus Stakes at Monmouth Park.

Santa Anita Park brings down the curtain on its winter/spring meet with three stakes on its closing day, June 19, highlighted by two graded events on grass, the $125,000 San Juan Capistrano Stakes (G3T) and $100,000 American Stakes (G3T).

Stable will also introduce new resident miniature horse, announce name.

Americain, winner of the 2010 Melbourne Cup, has been euthanized after suffering a leg injury as a result of a paddock accident in country Victoria, Australia.