Winner of the San Simeon Stakes (G3T) in March the last time he raced down Santa Anita Park's downhill turf course, Sumter breaks from the far outside in an overflow field for the $100,000 Daytona Stakes (G3T) June 13.
Among the consignors is first-time Great Southern vendor Karen Sinclair, who will offer a seven-strong draft under her recently established Highfield Thoroughbreds banner.
The Keeneland Library has received the prestigious Thomas D. Clark Award of Excellence from the Kentucky Historical Society to recognize outstanding achievement in preserving, sharing, and promoting Kentucky's rich heritage.
The International Federation of Horseracing Authorities announced that its Council on Anti-Illegal Betting and Related Crime has expanded its membership to include three additional experts to support integrity in racing and other sports.
The top two finishers of the 2025 Japan Cup (G1T), Calandagan and Masquerade Ball, are set for a July 25 rematch in England for the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes (G1) at Ascot Racecourse.
Since 2017, Total Performance Data and Equibase have together tracked more than 2,000 race days and more than 21,000 Thoroughbred and Standardbred races at both Woodbine Racetrack and Woodbine Mohawk Park.
The Maryland Jockey Club and the Maryland Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association announced June 8 a $25,000 purse increase for a quartet of stakes races June 27 at Laurel Park, which will also be featured in a handicapping challenge.