Farfellow Farms struck a major home run during the Book 2 opening session of the Keeneland September Yearling Sale Sept. 16 when its homebred filly by Gun Runner commanded $1.55 million from Mayberry Farm, bidding on behalf of C R K Stables.
After the Finish Line is hosting the horse racing industry's largest fundraiser of saddle towels donated by 32 racetracks and trainers across the United States to benefit off-track Thoroughbreds. The fundraiser begins Sept. 18.
Breeders Fred Hertrich III and John Fielding strike gold Sept. 16 during the third day of the Keeneland September Yearling Sale, selling a Nyquist colt for $2.25 million out of a Bernardini mare Hertrich purchased seven years ago for $40,000.
A bill that includes an industry-backed provision to restore horseplayers' ability to claim 100% of their losses against any winnings in tax filings took a step forward Sept. 16.
Searching for his breakthrough moment at the graded level, War Court meets Maycocks Bay and three other foes in the CA$175,000 Durham Cup Stakes (G3), a 1 1/16-mile main-track test Sept. 19 at Woodbine.
Parx Racing, which stages the Cotillion (G1) and the Pennsylvania Derby (G1) Sept. 19, is not the only track with a grade 1-winning 3-year-old in action Saturday. Explora also competes in the $300,000 Dogwood Stakes (G3) at Churchill Downs.
Del Mar reports an overall 3.1% increase in its summer handle. Computer-assisted wagering handle on the Del Mar meet fell 6.7%, while the larger non-CAW portion of the handle rose 6.6%.
As much as the racing end of the Sept. 18 opening day at the new Belmont Park will be focused on Forever Young in the Jockey Club Gold Cup Stakes (G1), the other eight races on the card should provide a welcoming treat for horsemen and fans.