The Race Track Chaplaincy of America is currently seeking nominees for its 22nd Annual White Horse Award. The White Horse Award is given to an individual who has done something heroic on behalf of a human or horse in the past 12 months. Source
Month: July 2024
Catalog Available for Inaugural Inglis Digital Sale
The catalog for the Inglis Digital USA July Sale, the company’s inaugural auction, is online now, featuring a diverse slate of high-quality offerings including Hazelbrook, offered in foal to 2018 Triple Crown winner Justify. Source
Illinois, Delius Top Betting for Grand Prix de Paris
Irish Derby (G1) winner Los Angeles is the most obvious contender for the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe (G1) among Coolmore’s clutch of potentials. But in Delius they have a largely unexposed colt who has created a positive visual impression. Source
Lukas Now Favors Jim Dandy, Travers for Seize the Grey
Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas, who last month favored running Seize the Grey in the July 20 Haskell Stakes (G1) at Monmouth Park, now appears inclined to await the July 27 Jim Dandy Stakes (G2) at Saratoga with the Preakness Stakes (G1) winner. Source
Inisherin Ready to Rock in July Cup
The connections of 3-year-old sprint sensation Inisherin, an impressive winner of the Commonwealth Cup (G1) last month at Royal Ascot, believe the stiff finish will play to the strengths of their rapidly progressive colt in Newmarket’s July Cup (G1). Source
LSU Vet Med Announces New Department Head
The LSU School of Veterinary Medicine is pleased to announce that Colin Mitchell, BVMS, MS, DACVS, will head the department of veterinary clinical sciences effective July 29. Source
Flay Buys Share in Zarak at Arqana Pop-Up Sale
Changing hands for US$774,273, a share in the top Aga Khan Studs’ stallion Zarak went the way of celebrity chef and American owner Bobby Flay. Source
Colonial Downs Cancels July 12 Card
Due to the severe weather and excessive rainfall in the New Kent, Va., area, racing July 12 at Colonial Downs has been canceled. Source
Police Confirm Suspect in Hunt Family Murder
Police in the U.K. have confirmed that a man suspected of killing the wife and two daughters of BBC racing commentator John Hunt has been arrested on suspicion of murder. Source
Porta Fortuna Outclasses Older Rivals in Falmouth Score
Porta Fortuna followed up her Coronation Stakes (G1) win with an easy success over older fillies and mares in the July 12 Falmouth Stakes (G1) at Newmarket. Source