Blood-Horse

The Horseracing Integrity and Welfare Unit, the enforcement arm of the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority, has sanctioned trainer Peter Miller after his runner, Forgiving Spirit, failed a postrace test after an Aug. 10 race at Del Mar.

Bidding opened Feb. 7 for the online auction, with the first horse in the catalog closing Feb. 12 at 2 p.m. ET, and subsequent listings hammering in three-minute increments.

The new Maryland Jockey Club announces it has hired Fritz Widaman as senior vice president, marketing and sponsorships.

The Road, presented by Gainesway and Darby Dan Farm.

After several years of talk and expectations, Belmont Park is finally looking like a racetrack once again.

After several years of talk and expectations, Belmont Park is finally looking like a racetrack once again.

Turnover for the whole sale grew by 25% to €3,857,500, with the median posting the same percentage increase. The sale average of €18,026 was 40% higher than 12 months ago. The 67% clearance rate was also an improvement from 65% last year.

As Brittany Russell sees it, her breakthrough individual accomplishments reflect the strength of her team.

R. Larry Johnson, who put his stamp on the Mid-Atlantic Thoroughbred industry on racetracks, in breeding sheds, and in boardrooms in Maryland and Virginia, died Feb. 4. He was 78.

Headlined by the 150th running of the Preakness Stakes (G1), middle jewel of the Triple Crown, a total of 16 stakes, eight graded, worth $4.3 million in purses will be contested May 16-17 at Pimlico Race Course.

The Kentucky Equine Education Project is set to host its annual KEEP Day at the Capitol Feb. 13 in Frankfort, Ky.

The Sam F. Davis Stakes is a solid first step toward a starting spot in the Kentucky Derby (G1) as it awards 20-10-6-4-2 qualifying points to the top 5 finishers in the 1 1/16-mile stakes.

WinStar Farm and CHC's undefeated 3-year-old colt River Thames bounced out of his Feb. 1 allowance optional claiming victory in good order and will have plenty of options moving forward, Hall of Fame trainer Todd Pletcher said.

When action resumes for the 23rd season of Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse racing April 15, a record amount of purse money will be offered for the premier racing schedule at Horseshoe Indianapolis Racing.

Veterinarian Dr. John Wiseman of Batavia, Ill., died Jan. 24. He was 79.

Enable will be bred to Haras de Bonneval's Siyouni, while Bluestocking will commence her breeding career with a mating to Dalham Hall Stud's Dubawi.

A strong performance by local hopeful Naughty Rascal in the Feb. 8 Sam F. Davis Stakes at Tampa Bay Downs could result in the colt advancing to the track's annual showcase event, the March 8 Tampa Bay Derby (G3).

Letters to the Editor

C2 Racing Stable, co-owner of Pegasus World Cup Invitational Stakes (G1) hero White Abarrio, has announced that their stable star will not pursue a return bid in the $20 million Saudi Cup (G1) Feb. 22.

Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots announced a 10% purse cut beginning with its Feb. 13 program, citing bad weather as the reason.