Milestones are nothing new for jockey John Velazquez and trainer Todd Pletcher.

In this week’s On Racing, Jay Hovdey looks at Burnham Square and his owner Whitham Thoroughbreds.

The National Thoroughbred Racing Association says the recently announced tariffs will not directly impact the Thoroughbred horse industry. However, permanent imports (sales purchases and stallion acquisitions) will be subject to the new duties.

The American Association of Equine Practitioners will host its 72nd Annual Convention Dec. 7-11 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas.

Jonathon Kinchen looks ahead to the Jim Dandy & the Saratoga Special at Saratoga Race Course.

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore announces that the state of Maryland has formally completed its acquisition of the intellectual property rights to the Preakness Stakes (G1) and George E. Mitchell Black-Eyed Susan Stakes (G1) from 1/ST Racing.

After a breakthrough win in the July 5 Leo O’Brien Handicap (NSA-1), the Cyril Murphy trainee McTigue seeks his second career NSA-1 victory in the A.P. Smithwick Memorial Handicap (NSA-1) Aug. 5 at Saratoga Racecourse.

Hall of Fame jockey Gary Stevens has been hired as fellow Hall of Fame jockey Mike Smith’s agent, as they campaign the summer meet at Del Mar.

Old Friends launches Leadership Match Challenges, running Aug. 1-9, as part of its 2026 HayRaiser event. All funds raised will help support the retirement facility and excellent care of the many equine residents that call Old Friends home.

Lady Of Camelot, the 2024 Golden Slipper Stakes (G1) winner, has been offered for private sale by Sir Owen Glenn’s Go Bloodstock operation.