Multiple grade 1 winner Imperial Hint, who set a track record for six furlongs at Saratoga Race Course that still stands today, was euthanized following a lengthy struggle with laminitis, according to Clear Creek Stud in Louisiana where he stood.

Porter on Pedigrees

Maiden Watch: Week of Aug. 4-10

Jockey Frankie Dettori has been booked to ride group 2 winner Wimbledon Hawkeye in the $3.5 million Nashville Derby (G3T) Aug. 30.

Thirty-nine 3-year-old fillies—regularly well outnumbered by males in the entries—have captured the King’s Plate, which will have its 166th running Aug. 16. Another filly—No Time—is favored to become the 40th winner on Saturday at Woodbine.

Thoroughbred Charities of America announced Aug. 12 the appointment of Ben Bernhard, Shannon Griffin, and Mandy Pope to its board of directors.

The Thoroughbred Education and Research Foundation announced Aug. 12, they will award more than $60,000 in education grants to nine organizations to students pursuing veterinary careers.

A panel of judges has selected three finalists—Arthur B. Hancock III, John Perrotta, and Josh Pons for the 19th annual Dr. Tony Ryan Book Award, each representing excellence in Thoroughbred sports literature published in 2024.

The Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association announced Aug. 12 the finalists for the 40th anniversary of the TOBA National Awards, which will consist of two days of presentations Sept. 5-6 in Lexington.

With the 3-year-old filly championship still up for grabs, Good Cheer, La Cara, or Nitrogen could solidify their case Aug. 16 with a victory in the $600,000 Alabama Stakes (G1) at Saratoga Race Course.