Big Frank Stable's Concrete Glory has been selected as the 2025 Claiming Crown Horse of the Year after the Pennsylvania-bred gelding won the $102,000 Claiming Crown Ready's Rocket Express for the second straight year at Churchill Downs.
At the end of the second session, 173 horses had changed hands for a total of $9,285,000, including private sales. The average price for Day 2 was $53,671, with a median of $27,000.
Hawthorne Race Course has asked for more time to sort through bids to buy the track out of bankruptcy, citing the number of suitors and the level of investment and due diligence required.
Yves Turcotte has been named the 2026 recipient of the Avelino Gomez Memorial Award., an honor given to a Canadian-born, Canadian-raised, or a regular Canadian rider who has made significant contributions to Thoroughbred racing.
In response to the devastating barn fire the morning of June 16, Saratoga Casino Hotel announces a coordinated response that includes a $100,000 donation, upcoming fundraising efforts, and a memorial service to honor the horses lost in the tragedy.
Last year's St. Leger Stakes (G1) winner Scandinavia will face 10 rivals when he bids to land another group 1 success in the Gold Cup Stakes (G1) June 18 during the Royal Ascot meeting at Ascot Racecourse.
For the second year in a row, Antonio Fresu finished as the leading jockey at the Santa Anita Hollywood Meet. Phil D'Amato bagged yet another Santa Anita trainers' title and Reddam Racing finished as leading owner.