A pair of yearlings–a colt by Yaupon and a filly by Tapit–have been supplemented to Book 1 of the Keeneland September Yearling Sale. Added to the auction's opening day Sept. 14 is hip 184, a son of Yaupon out of Dame Iris (Medaglia d'Oro). The mare is a half-sister to multiple group winner Spanish Mission

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The team surrounding GI Kentucky Derby and GI Belmont Stakes winner Golden Tempo (Curlin) will be honored by the National Turf Writers and Broadcasters with the Mr. Fitz Award for typifying the spirit of racing. NTWAB will also present jockey Johnny Velazquez with the Joe Palmer Award, honoring service to horse racing; the late Daily

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The Horseracing and Safety Integrity Act (HISA) Authority and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) have both petitioned the Supreme Court of the United States to have another look at HISA's constitutionality, specifically as it pertains to an opinion issued twice out of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit that ruled HISA's rulemaking

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SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. – Honestly, Hall of Fame trainer Mark Casse didn't know what he was going to get from Silent Tactic (Tacitus) when he sent him to the GII Jim Dandy Stakes on the first day of August. It was his first race since March. The colt had battled a foot problem all spring.

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Edited Press Release Warner C. Lusardi, the San Diego construction magnate, major philanthropist and longtime civic benefactor, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family. He was 94. Mr. Lusardi was a devoted horse racing enthusiast and a valued member of the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club Board of Directors, serving with distinction since 1988. Throughout his

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