Tucked away upstairs in the Fasig-Tipton sales pavilion, Aron Wellman of Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners went to war July 13 to secure an $800,000 Into Mischief filly at The July Sale, Fasig-Tipton’s selected yearling sale in Kentucky.

Mary Sullivan is a throwback in her approach to her horses. She bred and raced multiple grade 1 winner Get Stormy, whom she has supported since he was retired to Crestwood Farm in Lexington, Ky.

Even though nearly two years—or more—may have passed since fans last stepped foot on the cherished grounds at Saratoga, there are no doubt joyous images from past trips to the Spa that cannot be erased and are burned into their heart and memory.

Mark Rowsthorn has sold Woodside Park Stud, the stallion farm which gave rise to this season’s soon-to-be crowned champion Australian sire Written Tycoon.

A colt by Kizuna topped the Japan Racing Horse Association Select Sale foal session July 13, selling to Yoshihisa Ozasa for ¥410 million (US$3,693,694).

Attila’s Storm, a 19-year-old son of Forest Wildcat, died June 23 following colic surgery, according to W.L. Mooring of Double LL Farms in Belen, New Mexico, where the stallion had been standing since last summer. 

Golden Sixty’s outstanding exploits during the 2020-21 season earned the multiple group 1 victor the Hong Kong Horse of the Year award at a special presentation function held at Happy Valley Clubhouse July 13.

The Fasig-Tipton bid board lit up July 13 when Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners and LNJ Foxwoods went to $800,000 to secure an Into Mischief filly at The July Sale, the auction house’s selected yearling sale near Lexington.

Hall of Fame jockey John Rotz died peacefully July 12 at age 86 at his farm in Warrensburg, Ill. Rotz, who won 2,907 races and was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1983, was North America’s leading stakes-winning rider in 1969 and 1970.

Fasig-Tipton’s Newtown Paddocks were buzzing July 12 with buyers and consignors happy to be back at what they love after a year like no other in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.