Highlighted by two graded stakes victories on Stephen Foster Day aboard Lagynos and Magnitude, Jose Ortiz earned Jockey of the Week honors for June 22-28.
Terri Wells grew up near to legendary horsewoman Mary Lou Whitney’s farm in Lexington, Ky. She and her husband, Dennis, went on to found Five Miles North Farm, so named because historical reports located the property five miles north of Lexington.
The pedigree match is not unimportant, but numerous examples exist of a clever pedigree pattern upgrading a modest commercial background. Recent graded stakes winners Miss Vyvyanne and Lagynos are good examples.
Equine professionals at the forefront of health and performance technology deliver insightful presentations regarding objective equine-monitoring data during the June 30 Welfare and Safety of the Racehorse Summit at Keeneland.
On June 27, $3.4 million yearling purchase Faran broke his maiden at Los Alamitos Race Course, while $1.4 million 2-year-old purchase Tagermeen broke his at Churchill Downs.
Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races has announced it will lower the takeout on all Pick 3 and Daily Double wagers to 15%. The late Pick 3 minimum bet and wheel will increase to $3, and the late Daily Double minimum and wheel will increase to $5.
Ellis Park, Delaware Park, Horseshoe Indianapolis, and Colonial Downs have postponed their July 2 card and will move it in its entirety to July 6 because of extreme heat.