Jockeys’ Guild on Lopez Suspension: ‘Beyond Ludicrous’

Jockeys’ Guild on Lopez Suspension: ‘Beyond Ludicrous’

The Jockeys’ Guild on Sept. 25 issued the following statement opposing the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority’s decision to suspend jockey Paco Lopez for six months. The statement has been lightly edited. The notice issued by the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority against Paco Lopez Sept. 22, 2025 for “immediate suspension for six months” is absolutely uncalled for…

Dazzling Move Tries to Resume Rise in Delaware Handicap

Dazzling Move Tries to Resume Rise in Delaware Handicap

Last seen fifth in the Personal Ensign Stakes (G1), Dazzling Move  will try to reestablish her ascension in the $400,000 Delaware Handicap (G3) Sept. 28 at Delaware Park. This time, traveling 1 1/8 miles, unlike in the Personal Ensign, she won’t encounter the reigning Horse of the Year Thorpedo Anna . That fifth-place finish was less…

Tempted Bids to Make History in Golden Rose Stakes

Tempted Bids to Make History in Golden Rose Stakes

The Ciaron Maher team is set for another high-profile weekend across Sydney and Melbourne, headlined by Godolphin’s rising 3-year-old Tempted, who bids to become the first filly to capture Golden Rose Stakes (G1) glory since Forensics in 2008. The daughter of Darley’s Street Boss  heads into the Sept. 27 Rosehill group 1—that was upgraded to…

Fasig-Tipton Releases KY October Yearlings Catalog

Fasig-Tipton Releases KY October Yearlings Catalog

Fasig-Tipton has cataloged 1601 entries for its Kentucky October Yearlings Sale, to be held Oct. 20-23 in Lexington. The four continuous sessions, conducted on Monday-Thursday, will begin each day at 10:00 a.m. ET. “Kentucky October is one of the most important yearling sales in the nation,” said Fasig-Tipton president Boyd Browning. “The quality on offer…

Improving Patriot Spirit Stirs Breeder Blue Heaven Farm

Improving Patriot Spirit Stirs Breeder Blue Heaven Farm

Broadway shows often open out of town to get the kinks out before hitting the Great White Way. And until now, trainer Michael Campbell has been keeping multiple stakes winner Patriot Spirit  at racing venues in Florida, Arkansas, Illinois, Virginia, and Kentucky.  The 4-year-old will try to make it in New York, however, when he contests…