Wagering handle on US races fell by nearly 6% in September versus the prior year, the sixth time in nine months handle lagged 2024.
Midlantic-breds more than held their own at the just-completed Fasig-Tipton Midlantic yearling sale, with Maryland-breds leading the way.
Mychel Sanchez, whose quick thinking averted disaster in a Parx race, is among the recipients of the Jockeys’ Guild jockey of the week honors.
Despite a considerably smaller catalog, Tuesday’s Fasig-Tipton Midlantic yearling sale showed strong across-the-board gains, including the gross.
The Fasig-Tipton Midlantic fall yearling is set for Sept. 30 with 225 catalogued hips. Plus some hips to watch.
With the Fasig-Tipton fall yearling sale in Timonium set for Sept. 30, we break it down by the numbers.
In the new Top Midlantic-bred Poll, Mindframe has a clear lead over fellow Grade 1 winner Book’em Danno.
HISA has come down hard on Paco Lopez, hitting him with a 6-month suspension after the organization deemed him to have violated crop rules.
The Jockey Club and TOBA will host a state breeder organization workshop to share current programs to help identify best practices and areas of growth.
Handle on US Thoroughbred racing grew 3.1% in August versus last year, though year-to-date handle still trails last year.
