Jockeys Manny Franco and Johnny Velazquez are reportedly facing whip-use violations related to their respective rides aboard the first- and second-place finishers in the Aug. 29 GI Travers Stakes at Saratoga Race Course. David Grening of Daily Racing Form reported the news on Sunday, citing New York Racing Association steward Victor Escobar as a source.

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Jockey Diego Herrera and trainer Saffie Joseph Jr. closed their 2026 Royal Palm meeting at Gulfstream Park with respective titles in their categories, the track announced Monday. Herrera was riding his first full meet outside Southern California, and claimed the edge over Samy Camacho at 88-82 in his favor during the Royal Palm Meet. The

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Betting on Pool 1 of the Longines Breeders' Cup Classic Future Wager closed Sunday with dual Classic winner Sovereignty (Into Mischief) topping the list as the 3-1 favorite, the Breeders' Cup announced Monday. The GI Kentucky Derby and GI Belmont Stakes hero led a field of 22 horses and “All Other Starters Not Listed” in

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Churchill Downs sent a letter to the Federal Trade Commission asking for an “independent review of HISA governance, information security, disclosure practices, and related integrity concerns” on Friday. The letter is signed by Churchill CEO Bill Carstanjen. The news was first reported by Horse Racing Nation. Addressed to Andrew Ferguson, Chairman, and Mark Meador, Commissioner,

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A perhaps-unprecedented rarity: this week's five maidens ran at five different tracks. 5 – CARAGOGO, KD, 8/29-2nd, 1 1-16 miles (turf) (video) Beyer Speed Figure – 82 (c, 3, by Caravaggio–Channel Lady, by English Channel) O/B-Calumet Farm (Ky). T-Rusty Arnold. J-Edgar Morales. Stretching out in distance, the Calumet homebred quickly took control and led throughout

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