John Salzman, Sr., who trained champion Xtra Heat, passed away Monday. He was 81. Salzman started his training career in 1978, achieved his first victory in 1979, and retired in 2025 with a record of 828 wins and $16,037,554 in purse earnings. His best horse was Xtra Heat, whom he purchased as a yearling for

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Three maidens made this week's list with an 85 Beyer Speed Figure–Yo' Lion and Ember Royale won their races carrying 122 pounds to tie for third, while Dontworryboutnothn finished second. 5-DONTWORRYBOUTNOTHN, CD, 9/25-4th, 6f (VIDEO) Beyer Speed Figure-85 (2nd) (g, 4, Munnings–Guilty Verdict, by Medaglia d'Oro) O/T- David Jacobson. B-Theta Holdings 1 (Ky). J-Yedsit Hazlewood.

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Irad Ortiz Jr., who has not ridden since suffering an injury on Aug. 8 at Saratoga, will be back in action Friday on opening day at Keeneland. He will have seven mounts on the card, including the rides on Nakatomi (Firing Line) in the GII Phoenix Stakes and Monique en Vol (Flightline) in the GII

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James 'Jim' Gagliano will retire as president and chief operating officer of The Jockey Club effective Jan. 1, 2027, it was announced today by Everett R. Dobson, chair of The Jockey Club. Charlotte Clement de Bona, currently the chief strategy and transformation officer, will become the chief operating officer effective Jan. 1, 2027. Gagliano joined

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Currently the leading trainer in North America this year with over $26.8 million in earnings, Brad Cox had no shortage of star power in this edition of Down the Shedrow, presented by OBS Sales. The Louisville native secured his ninth title as leading trainer at Keeneland this spring, highlighted by Further Ado's victory in the

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