Medallion Racing, Parkland Thoroughbreds, and Barry Fowler have purchased a minority interest in the grade 1-winning filly Bella Sofia, it was announced Aug. 24. The deal was brokered by bloodstock agent Nick Sallusto.

While Dr. Timothy Grande has long been involved in safety efforts as official veterinarian on Southern California’s Thoroughbred circuit, he recently stepped into the new position of Chief Official Veterinarian for all of California racing.

The Jockey Club announced Aug. 24 the election of six new members: Gayle Benson, Dr. Jeffrey Berk, Drew Fleming, Kevin Lavin, Anthony Manganaro, and Adam Wachtel.

Five lots have been added to the Tattersalls August Sale as wildcards headed by the exciting 2-year-old filly Almohandesah.

Owners, breeders, trainers, jockeys, veterinarians, regulations, and congressional leaders offered their insights to U.S. District Court Judge Joseph Hood in support of seeing dismissed a lawsuit challenging the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act.

Vequist, the champion 2-year-old filly of 2020, is finished racing this year due to an undisclosed physical issue and might be sold this fall, co-owner Adam Wachtel said.

Vequist, the champion 2-year-old filly of 2020, is finished racing this year due to an undisclosed physical issue and might be sold this fall, co-owner Adam Wachtel said.

Horse Racing Alberta has released the details of the 2021 Thoroughbred Breed Improvement Program. The total Thoroughbred allocation for breeders, owners, and stallion owners has been increased to CA$1,581,465 for this season.

Dr. Scott Stanley talks about the Equine Analytical Chemistry Laboratory at UK, which recently became the official lab for the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission.

Recently, Casa Creed, bred in the name of his Silver Springs Stud in Paris, Kentucky, has propelled Steve Johnson to new heights.