The 5-year-old Mr Speaker mare raised her MATCH points total to 38 after winning the Oct. 3 Salvatore DeBunda PTHA President’s Cup at Parx Racing. Owner William Pape earned $50,000 and trainer Edward Graham earned $25,000. Source
Owner Appeals Riding Crop DQ, $108K Loss of Purse
The owner of Sheriff Brown, a horse disqualified from victory in the $200,000 Downs At Albuquerque Handicap Sept. 24 due to a riding crop violation from jockey Oscar Ceballos, has formally appealed the ruling. Source
Scollay Named Chief of Science for Anti-Doping Program
The Horseracing Integrity & Welfare Unit, which will administer the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority’s Anti-Doping and Medication Control Program, announced Oct. 4 that it has named Dr. Mary Scollay as its chief of science. Source
Cocktails & Conversation S3 E8: Andie Biancone
Cocktails & Conversation is back this week with special guest Andie Biancone! We'll chat about her career of reporting on TVG and, of course, another big weekend of Win And You're In racing ahead of BC22! Tune in Wednesday at 5 pm ET on our social channels. Source
Just Fine gives King Charles III first winner at Leicester
Just Fine makes history at Leicester as the first winner for King Charles III after he inherited the late Queen’s horses. Source
Christophe Soumillon: Jockey sacked by Aga Khan after elbowing rival
Jockey Christophe Soumillon’s retainer for racehorse owner the Aga Khan is terminated after he elbowed a rival out of the saddle. Source
Uncle Mo Filly Tops Day 1 of F-T Midlantic at $320K
The Fasig-Tipton Midlantic Fall Yearling Sale kicked off Oct. 3 at a steady pace, seeing horses change hands, including the session topping $320,000 daughter of Uncle Mo, purchased by Legion Bloodstock, agent. Source
Regulators Take Key Step to Add Casinos to Downstate NY
The New York State Gaming Commission’s board Oct. 3 also put off until November a decision on Churchill Downs Inc.’s bid to purchase a company whose holdings include a large casino in the Finger Lakes region. Source
Tattersalls October Yearling Sale Begins Oct. 4
With its three sessions comprising 550 of the world’s best-bred yearlings, Book 1 of the Tattersalls October Yearling Sale, which begins Tuesday at 11:00 a.m., can be considered the Everest of bloodstock auctions. Source
Uncle Mo Filly Tops Day 1 at F-T Midlantic at $320K
The Fasig-Tipton Midlantic Fall Yearling Sale kicked off Oct. 3 at a steady pace, seeing horses change hands, including the session topping $320,000 daughter of Uncle Mo, purchased by Legion Bloodstock, agent. Source