Stud El Castillo’s Esperanza Blanca and Stud Ehden’s Sissy Chanel, the first two finishers in the Clasico Republica Argentina (G3), lead 14 starters in the June 26 Gran Premio Pamplona (G1) at Hipodromo Monterrico in Peru.

The first two stakes of the summer meet at Arlington, potentially the last at the property if track owner Churchill Downs Inc. completes plans to sell it for development, will take place June 26 with the Hanshin Cup and Chicago Stakes (G3).

Although uncommon for a bona fide stallion prospect to appear at public auction, Houghton Bloodstock offers Garswood, sire of a Royal Ascot winner, at the Tattersalls July Sale.

Aidan O’Brien reports a perfect preparation for High Definition ahead of his tilt at the Irish Derby (G1). Charlie Appleby will challenge with Derby (G1) third Hurricane Lane.

Hot Rod Charlie, second in the June 5 Belmont Stakes (G1) and third in the May 1 Kentucky Derby (G1), worked five furlongs at Santa Anita in :59 4/5. Rombauer, third in the Belmont and winner of the Preakness Stakes (G1), went a half-mile in :49 1/5.

On form, the June 27 Takarazuka Kinen (G1) at Hanshin Racecourse is a simple affair: Chrono Genesis has done it, and then some, while her rivals very much still have it to do.

Acacia Courtney and Maggie Wolfendale preview a trio of graded stakes at Belmont Park and Churchill Downs this weekend.

Trainer Norm Casse’s talented 2-year-old duo of maiden winners Glacial and Ontheonesandtwos will compete against stakes company for the first time in the June 26 $150,000 Bashford Manor Stakes (G3) and $150,000 Debutante Stakes at Churchill Downs.

Dave Litfin handicaps many of Saturday’s top stakes races.

Seven North American racetracks make up a menu from races will be selected when the world’s richest and most prestigious handicapping tournament—the NTRA National Horseplayers Championship is contested Aug. 27-29.