OwnerView today announced that it is accepting nominations for the 2021 New Owner of the Year Award, sponsored by 1/ST RACING, which honors a new Thoroughbred owner who has been successful in the sport and has had a positive impact on the industry.

Hanzly Albina talks about the Justify filly out of Kosmo’s Buddy, a half sister to Knicks Go, which is consigned to the Keeneland September Sale.

Hanzly Albina talks about the Justify filly out of Kosmo’s Buddy, that’s a half sister to Knicks Go, which is consigned in the Keeneland September Sale.

Knicks Go stayed atop the Longines Breeders’ Cup Classic Rankings, while two of last week’s Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series winners, Tripoli and Mishriff, moved into the top 10.

The Texas Thoroughbred Association is pleased to introduce a revamped Texas Thoroughbred Association Futurity and the new Texas Thoroughbred Association Derby and Oaks, with purses totaling more than $500,000.  

After losing luster when third as the favorite in the Indiana Derby (G3), the shine is back on Juddmonte’s Fulsome. The 3-year-old Into Mischief colt returned to form to capture the $300,000 Smarty Jones Stakes (G3) Aug. 24 at Parx Racing.

Bloom Racing Stable’s Fantasioso, the runner-up in the two-mile Belmont Gold Cup (G2T) in June, will look to again thrive when competing at a long distance in the Aug. 25 $120,000 John’s Call Stakes at 1 5/8 miles at Saratoga Race Course.

Juddmonte International (G1) winner Mishriff’s autumn agenda and a decision on whether he races on next year will be determined in the next week, with the Champion Stakes (G1) and Breeders’ Cup Turf (G1T) among possible targets.

John Dance was busy stocking up his Manor House Stud training operation with James Horton, who will hold the license at the Middleham property, and bloodstock agent Ed Sackville having signed for the £120,000 (US$164,212) top lot.

Multiple racetracks have adopted policies that allow owners and trainers who ship horses to Puerto Rico on cargo ships to be banned.