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OBS June sale concludes with record figures
The Ocala Breeders’ Sales Co.’s June sale of 2-year-olds in training and horses of racing age concluded its three-day run on Thursday evening with record figures
Nicole RussoJun 18, 2026
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Maryland matches Churchill's Preakness offer, will retain control of race
The state of Maryland has exercised a right to match an offer made by Churchill Downs Inc. for a bundle of intellectual property rights tied to the Preakness Stakes, according to an announcement by Gov. Wes Moore.
Matt HegartyJun 18, 2026
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Race for the Trainers’ Championship: Newnham still in the hunt
After a quick breather during Royal Ascot, the battle for the trainers’ championship will resume at Sha Tin this Sunday (21 June) as the Hong Kong racing season enters its final month of action.
The Hong Kong Jockey ClubJun 18, 2026
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Northfield: Sassy By The Sea eyes 3-for-3 start in Ohio Sire Stakes
Winless in eight starts as a freshman, filly pacer Sassy By The Sea has drastically improved in her sophomore campaign. Three starts in, she’s done nothing but win.
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Alvarado suspended, fined for whip violation aboard Chief Wallabee in Belmont
Jockey Junior Alvarado was suspended three days and fined $3,000 for using his whip eight times − twice over the limit − on Chief Wallabee in the Belmont Stakes on June 6 at Saratoga.
David GreningJun 18, 2026
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Pletcher begins serving 10-day suspension under duress
Trainer Todd Pletcher began serving a 10-day suspension on Thursday for the finding of a regulated medication in a horse he trained nearly four years ago under a ruling issued by the New York State Gaming Commission.
Matt HegartyJun 18, 2026
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Royal Ascot 2026: Scandinavia lands O'Brien his 100th win in Gold Cup
The 4-year-old colt Scandinavia caught the 8-year-old Trawlerman in the final strides to win a historic running of the Group 1 Ascot Gold Cup at 2 1/2 miles at Royal Ascot on Thursday.
Steve AndersenJun 18, 2026
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Meadowlands: Analysis for Saturday 6/20
Derick Giwner's analysis of the Saturday 6/20 card at The Meadowlands.
Derick GiwnerJun 18, 2026
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Woodbine Mohawk Park: Analysis for Saturday 6/20
Kevin Plowcha's analysis of the Saturday 6/20 card at Woodbine Mohawk Park.
Kevin PlowchaJun 18, 2026
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Bangor: Kevin Switzer, Jr scores career win 4,000
Kevin Switzer, Jr kicked off a five-win day with a benchmark victory at Bangor Raceway on Wednesday (June 17), as the 38-year-old state-of-Maine native secured the 4000th driving win of his career.
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