Attorneys for the KHRC filed a motion in a lawsuit in Franklin (Ky.) Circuit Court July 19, claiming a laboratory conducting testing of Medina Spirit’s primary urine sample had depleted it, leaving the KHRC with unfairly limited resources.

After 39 years of service to the farm, Lane’s End Farm stallion manager Billy Sellers will retire in September.

Given the increasing popularity of racing partnerships, a new venture can struggle to find its niche and stand out in a crowded field of competitors. It’s certainly not easy but sometimes a perfect storm of events can create a tremendous opportunity.

Colonial Downs kicked off its 2021 racing season July 19 with a record opening day handle of $2.66 million, spurred by a four-pack of $100,000 Virginia-restricted turf stakes races.

For the third consecutive week, Letruska has been voted No. 1 in the National Thoroughbred Racing Association Top Thoroughbred Poll, while Domestic Spending has risen to third place behind Maxfield.

Keeneland announced July 19 new features in store for its 2021 September Yearling Sale, including the RNA Reoffer Program for Day 1 yearlings and a three-day Book 5 to conclude the sale.

Aidan O’Brien and the Coolmore partners will unleash HMS Endeavour, the first foal out of the brilliant American champion mare Lady Eli, in the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden for 2-year-olds at Naas July 21.

After a successful inauguration in 2020, the five-week handicapping contest will be back this year starting the week of August 2. Indiana Grand Racing & Casino will partner for the contest to raise money for the Grayson foundation.

Globetrotter Mishriff is to have just his second outing over a mile and a half in the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes (G1) at Ascot July 24 after connections decided against an alternative option at York on the same day.

Held in drive-through format in 2020, the event will return in-person this year at Saratoga Winery. It will run from 5-9 p.m. and includes a meal, activities, music, a raffle and silent auction, book signings and guest appearances.