Flint completed his training career officially with 3,551 victories, which ranks No. 28 all time in North America. That includes 501 at Churchill Downs, at the time making him the sixth trainer to reach 500 under the twin spires.

Field Of Gold has established a significant lead in the Cartier Horse of the Year standings, with the brilliant St James’s Palace Stakes (G1) winner forming part of an outstanding Royal Ascot for trainers John and Thady Gosden.

World Pool bet types for Royal Ascot 2025 were up 10% on 2024, rising to $200.58 million for the five days.

A pair of $225,000 listed stakes for 2-year-olds are among the highlights of the June 29 card at Churchill Downs, which features five stakes races.

June 28 at Churchill Downs could be redemption day for 2024 Horse of the Year Thorpedo Anna in the $500,000 Fleur de Lis Stakes (G2).

Fasig-Tipton will award a bonus of $25,000 to the trainer that purchases the highest number of yearlings at its upcoming July Selected Yearling Sale July 8.

Trainer Kenny McPeek discusses 2024 Kentucky Derby (G1) winner Mystik Dan and Horse of the Year Thorpedo Anna ahead of their starts in Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series races at Churchill Downs June 28.

Riding between Parx, Delaware Park, and Laurel Park, Mychel Sanchez recorded 12 victories from 34 mounts, including two four-win days, earning Jockey of the Week honors.

Ziggity Zag won her career debut June 24 at Horseshoe Indianapolis to give 2021 Horse of the Year and first-crop sire Knicks Go his first winner as a stallion.

If Sierra Leone is to notch another top-level victory June 28 in the $1 million Stephen Foster Stakes (G1) at Churchill Downs, the late finisher will likely have to close from behind an anticipated moderate tempo.