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.
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.
Following his Belmont Stakes (G1) win, Golden Tempo received all 29 first-place votes in the National Thoroughbred Racing Association's Top 3-Year-Old Poll. Met Mile (G1) winner Nysos takes over the top spot in NTRA's Top Thoroughbred Poll.
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.
Dollars & Sense with Frank Angst looks at an impressive increase in handle for the Belmont Stakes Racing Festival despite a decrease in wagering from CAW players.
Coolmore partners Susan Magnier, Michael Tabor, and Derrick Smith, announced June 8 they have purchased multiple grade 1 winner Nysos and will race him in partnership with the Baoma Corp. through the 2026 racing season.
Puerto Rico has approved and will implement this month a lameness exam for all imported horses of racing age. Caribbean Equine Advocacy has identified five areas the mandate could be circumvented and weaken the purpose of the new rule.
On June 8 episode of BloodHorse Monday: Golden Tempo's assistant trainer and exercise rider Enrique Miranda on adding the Belmont Stakes to his Kentucky Derby victory; America Cryo Equine's Louise Livermore discusses their equine therapy products.
Explora's victory in the Leslie's Lady Stakes added to the long list of stakes wins for owners Mike Pegram, Karl Watson, and Paul Weitman. In the June 2026 issue of BloodHorse Magazine, Pegram talked about keys to their relationship and success.