Blood-Horse

Cassiopeia Foundation has bought the Foxfield property in Virginia. It ensures the preservation of the historic site, fulfilling the dreams of founder Mariann de Tejeda and providing a stable platform for the continued operations of Foxfield Racing.

Sibelius, the gutsy winner of the 2023 Dubai Golden Shaheen (G1), has been retired from racing.

Elio Barrera captured the first riding title of his young career at the recently concluded Evangeline Downs Thoroughbred meet. Juan Larrosa took home the training title while Elite Thoroughbred Racing repeated as champ in the owner standings.

The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority has penalized Brian Hernandez Jr. for his ride aboard multiple grade 1-winning filly Thorpedo Anna in the $1.25 million Travers Stakes (G1) Aug. 24 at Saratoga Race Course.

Maiden Watch: Week of Aug. 19-Aug. 25

The 8-year-old mare won her first seven starts for Ciaron Maher is carrying her first foal by Zoustar. She is a daughter of Sunline Stakes (G2) winner Nakaaya, and a half sister to VRC Oaks (G1) winner Aristia.

Oka will work to grow the company’s buying base in Japan by recruiting new registered buyers to the Inglis Digital USA platform and bringing horses to the attention of Japanese buyers when they might fit their program.

Travers Stakes (G1) winner Fierceness and runner-up Thorpedo Anna were separated by a head in their Aug. 24 showdown at Saratoga Race Course, and the margin was similar in the latest NTRA Top Thoroughbred Poll, released Aug. 27.

Arena Racing Company, Britain's largest racing group, and 1/ST, North America's preeminent Thoroughbred racing and pari-mutuel wagering company, announced a new partnership to open new opportunities across some of their feature races.

Due to the expectation of excessive heat this week, Horseshoe Indianapolis has canceled their Aug. 28 card while Delaware Park and Kentucky Downs have adjusted their scheduled post times.

The Zoldan Family, owners of Phantom Fireworks, and Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl-winning tight end Travis Kelce recently acquired a significant share of Team Valor's interest in Gary Barber's 3-year-old gelding Swift Delivery.

Eleven stakes races worth $3,575,000 will be offered during the 14-day September meet at Churchill Downs from Sept. 12-29.

The Live Yearling Sale and The Paddock sale will take place Oct. 12 at the Horseshoe Indianapolis receiving barn. The Mixed Digital Sale will be held Nov. 14-19.

The Henderson County Sheriff's Office in Kentucky said no foul play is suspected after the bodies of two individuals were found in the overnight hours Aug. 27 at Ellis Park.

Team Kenny McPeek will be honored along with the Backside Learning Center, turf writer Sean Clancy and broadcaster Laffit Pincay III during the National Turf Writers and Broadcasters' 64th Annual Awards Dinner Oct. 30 in Del Mar, Calif.

TOBA will honor national award winners at its awards dinner Sept. 7 at Fasig-Tipton in Lexington. Five national winners have been announced ahead of time and BloodHorse Daily is offering profiles of these winners throughout the week.

A full brother to millionaire Free Like a Girl brought a bid of $150,000 Aug. 26 to top the Texas Summer Yearling Sale at Lone Star Park. A total of 142 yearlings sold for $2,685,200.

Musk Creek Farm is hopeful of strong returns as it offers four choice broodmares at the Aug. 27 Magic Millions Virtual Sale, the first edition of an auction the Victorian farm is keen to support.

An industry veteran, Nick Sallusto's connections and client base put him at the center of purchases of Chancer McPatrick and With the Angels.

Louisiana-based jockey Chris Rosier, who rode Eclipse champion Summer Bird in the 2009 Kentucky Derby (G1), rode his 1,000th career winner Aug. 24 aboard Lucky Bead Lady in the second race at Evangeline Downs.