As race battles go, the $600,000 Forego (G1) Aug. 28 at Saratoga Race Course had everything—two horses dueling throughout, a tight finish, even a midstretch bite attempt from runner-up Firenze Fire. Through it all, favored Yaupon delivered.

Delaware Park canceled racing Sept. 2, citing insufficient entries. Entries have been light recently at Delaware, where 63 horses and three also eligibles were entered in eight races Aug. 30.

Michael Lund Petersen’s Gamine added the $500,000 Ballerina Handicap (G1) trophy to her collection with a smooth victory Aug. 28 at Saratoga Race Course.

Viadera eked out a nose victory to return to her winning ways in the $400,000 Ballston Spa Stakes (G2T) Aug. 28 at Saratoga Race Course.

The 10,626-strong crowd Aug. 28 at Goodwood who stayed local were cheering a 20-1 winner as Lavender’s Blue kept on gamely for a victory over Benbatl in the Celebration Mile (G2).

Few know the individuals that helped to save horses from a barn fire at Ellis Park last week, but the track wants to change that. It wishes to honor horsemen like Marvin Prado, Cristobal Munoz, Estuardo Godoy, Salvador Hernandez, and Jose Garcia.

Art Collector, last year’s Blue Grass Stakes (G2) winner, scored his second consecutive stakes victory of the summer Aug. 27 by taking the $800,000 Charles Town Classic (G2) at Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races.

Ever since he opened his stable five years ago, Bob Edwards has relied heavily on Stonestreet Training Center’s Ian Brennan.

Art Collector, last year’s Toyota Blue Grass Stakes (G2) winner, scored his second consecutive stakes victory of the summer Aug. 27 by taking the $800,000 Charles Town Classic (G2) at Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races.

Ever since he opened his stable five years ago, Bob Edwards has relied heavily on Stonestreet Training Center’s Ian Brennan.