Live racing returns to Laurel Park Sept. 5. The 52-day fall meet features the 40th edition of the Jim McKay Maryland Million, premium live events throughout the season, and a bettor-friendly 12% takeout on “Value Pick 5” wagers.

After having a bone chip removed following her runner-up finish in the Kentucky Oaks (G1), Legion Racing’s Drexel Hill is back on the worktab for trainer Whit Beckman.

Trainer Librado Barocio lost all control when 18-1 Lovesick Blues earned an improbable triumph in the July 26 Bing Crosby Stakes (G1) at Del Mar to land an automatic berth in the $2 million Breeders’ Cup Sprint (G1) there Nov. 1.

Belardo, the Dewhurst winner and sire of international top-level winners Red Lion and Gold Phoenix, has been sold to continue his stud career at Yigit Stud in conjunction with the Jockey Club of Turkey.

After a last-place finish cost Sweet Azteca a start in last year’s Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Sprint, she made it clear after winning the Rancho Bernardo: World Championships or bust.

Northview Stallion’s Engage, a multiple graded stakes winner by Into Mischief, got his first winner Aug. 24 when La Resolana won a maiden special weight race at Monmouth Park by 8 1/4 lengths.

After sweeping a trio of graded sprints at Saratoga Race Course this summer, Book’em Danno is not a guarantee to participate in the $2 million Breeders’ Cup Sprint (G1) at Del Mar Nov. 1.

Amoss horses have made 20 starts in maiden races, picking up six wins and 11 top-three finishes.

Eating grass outside Bill Mott’s barn Aug. 24, Sovereignty appeared no worse for wear following his Travers Stakes (G1) victory. He now aims to wrap up a Horse of the Year campaign with a Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1) win.

Quisisana could be the surprise invite to European racing’s biggest party after earning a free supplementary entry for the Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe (G1) with a win in the Prix Jean Romanet (G1) Aug. 23.