There is a saying about getting only one chance to make a first impression, and the inaugural Tattersalls Somerville Sale made its mark in no uncertain terms in Newmarket Sept. 7.

In arguing that wiretaps of several individuals were properly obtained in a case last year that would lead to 27 indictments, a United States Attorney outlined a network of individuals with extensive knowledge of doping horses and evading detection.

Derby (G1) and King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes (G1) winner Adayar will head straight to the Oct. 3 Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe (G1) after an infection in a hind leg ruled him out of the Sept. 12 Prix Niel (G2) at ParisLongchamp Racecourse.

The catalog for the Ocala Breeders’ Sales October Yearling Sale is now available online at obssales.com. The two-day sale is set for Oct. 12-13. Supplemental entries will be accepted through Sept. 24.

Knicks Go kept his No. 1 rating in the NTRA Top Thoroughbred Poll for the fifth straight week, while Max Player catapulted from 16th into the top 10 off an impressive score in the Jockey Club Gold Cup (G1).

Owner-breeder Dr. J. David Richardson, who expressed his love for racing by immersing himself in roles in nearly every corner of the industry, died Sept. 7 while visiting Saratoga Springs, N.Y. He was 76.

The Dubai Racing Club announced Sept. 7 increased purses for its Dubai World Cup (G1) card and purses in excess of $40 million for its 2021-22 season.

As a full brother to the joint 2018 world champion and four-time group 1 winner Cracksman, Frantastic will attract plenty of attention ahead of his debut at Doncaster for the Gosdens and owner-breeder Anthony Oppenheimer. 

Days End Farm Horse Rescue encourages attendance for a night out in Maryland horse country, swaying to the music of The 19th St Band, and raising money for horse welfare.

After the sixth race on the Virginia Derby card Aug. 31 at Colonial Downs, the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance accepted a check for $50,000 from Colonial Downs and the Virginia Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association.