The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame will present several events during July to coincide with the Saratoga Race Course meeting, which opens July 11. Source
Month: July 2024
Hurricane Beryl Cancels Louisiana Downs Card July 8
Inclement weather brought by Hurricane Beryl canceled the seven-race Louisiana Downs card July 8. Source
Familiar Foes Battle in Small Kelso Field at Saratoga
Mysterious Night, Talk of the Nation, and Carl Spackler meet again July 13 as they battle in a small field for graded stakes glory in the $175,000 Kelso Stakes (G3T) at Saratoga Race Course. Source
Promising Juveniles Look to Build on Success in Sanford
If history means anything, then all eyes should be on Mo Plex, who will have Irad Ortiz Jr. in the irons. Ortiz won three of the last six editions of the Sanford. Source
Future Stars Forecast: John Velazquez
Hall of Famer John Velazquez joins the #FutureStarsForecast to chat about some rising stars he will be piloting opening weekend at #Saratoga. Source
Canterbury Park to Induct Hall of Fame Class July 12
The Canterbury Park Hall of Fame’s newest members, breeders Cheryl Sprick and Richard Bremer and Minnesota-bred Thoroughbred racehorse Hot Shot Kid, will be inducted during a ceremony July 12 at the Shakopee racetrack. Source
Ohio Converts Fall Sale to Online Auction
The online only auction is a first for the Ohio Thoroughbred Breeders and Owners. Source
Share in Stallion Zarak Offered in Arqana Pop-Up Sale
Arqana Online will hold a pop-up sale July 12 that will offer a share in the Aga Khan Studs stallion Zarak. Bidding will take place between 5-6 p.m. French Time, with registration for bidding already open on Arqana’s website. Source
Godolphin, Ortiz Jr., Asmussen Lead First Half of 2024
Godolphin, Irad Ortiz Jr., Steve Asmussen, and Mystik Dan lead their respective categories in earnings through the first half of 2024, according to Equibase statistics. Source
Playfly Sports to Handle Ticket Sales for New Belmont
The New York Racing Association announced July 8 a three-year partnership with Playfly Sports to serve as the sponsorship sales, premium hospitality, and ticket partner for the new Belmont Park. Source