Channel Cat is a freshman sire by multiple leading turf sire English Channel.

As much as Aqueduct Racetrack will remain open for simulcasting through Labor Day, come Sunday afternoon at about 5:50 p.m. ET, the thundering sound of hooves striking the ground will forever go silent.

Donald Dizney, owner of Double Diamond Farm in Florida, bred and raced the son of Gone West. Bahamian Squall beat grade 1 winner Trinniberg in the 2013 Smile Sprint Handicap (G2) and ran second in the Alfred G. Vanderbilt Handicap (G1).

Paul Verderosa looks forward to the Stephen Foster Stakes at Churchill Downs & the Ashley T. Cole Stakes at the Belmont at the Big A.

Antiope scores in her career debut June 26 at Colonial Downs, becoming the first winner for Spendthrift Farm's freshman sire Jackie's Warrior.

Bill Knauf, president of the Maryland Jockey Club, discusses issues of interest in this video forwarded from the Maryland Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association. Knauf answers a number of questions from horsemen.

Ryan Moore sticks with Benvenuto Cellini in the June 28 Irish Derby (G1) in a rematch against stablemate Christmas Day, with eight runners declared for the showpiece at the Curragh.

Ocala Breeders' Sales has 22 horses entered for its OBSOnline June Second Chance digital auction which runs June 26-30.

Nic Lynch, assistant trainer to his father Brian, highlights the barn's graded runners on Churchill Downs' closing weekend June 27-28: Shred the Gnar, Prize Pick, and Owen Almighty.

Triple Crown winner and Horse of the Year American Pharoah will remain at Shizunai Stallion Station in Japan for a second breeding season in 2027 in partnership with the Japan Bloodhorse Breeders' Association.