Jockeys and Jeans, which has raised more than $1.6 million for former jockeys supported by PDJF, names Brian Elmore, the executive director of the Indiana Horsemen’s Protective and Benevolent Association, its 2021 Man of the Year. 

The Blame filly wins in her first start off the claim for trainer Mike Maker and owner Michael Dubb.

Anyportinastorm and Five Star General, second in separate editions in the Longacres Mile Handicap (G3) the last two years, are back in search of the top prize when the $100,000 race is renewed Aug. 15 at Emerald Downs.

Four-time winner Wondrwherecraigis ships into Saratoga Race Course and will attempt to secure his first career stakes score in the Aug. 13 $120,000 Tale of the Cat Stakes.

Owner/breeder Ken Ramsey filed a motion allowing him time to prepare a countersuit against trainer Wesley Ward to regain ownership of 30 horses. Ward is holding on to the horses because he’s sued Ramsey for $903,274 in delinquent training bills.

Alenquer and Mohaafeth among nine horses confirmed Aug. 12 for the Juddmonte International (G1), the highlight on day one of the Welcome to Yorkshire Ebor festival, alongside the likes of Mishriff, Mac Swiney, St Mark’s Basilica, and Alcohol Free.

Horse Racing Ireland’s statistics for the first six months of the year have shown resilience in key industry areas despite challenges presented by the pandemic, with welcome increases in ownership metrics.

The 2022 edition of Track Superintendent Field Day will be held June 12-14 at Gulfstream Park in Hallandale Beach, Fla.

Thoroughbred Racing will meet Louisville Cardinals Basketball Sept. 18 when Louisville Live, the University of Louisville’s annual preseason basketball event, comes to Downs After Dark presented by Budweiser at Churchill Downs. 

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