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Thoroughbred racing in California, currently consolidated in the southern part of the state, could include summer fair dates in the north this year if fair organizers successfully secure approval for race dates and the state regulator approves licenses.  Both the Alameda County Fair and Humboldt County Fair have submitted applications for race dates to the…

Master 2-year-old conditioner Michael Freedman is confident Aerodrome is ready to put his best foot forward on firmer ground as he seeks to shore up the first-season stallions’ title for his sire Ole Kirk in the June 14 J.J. Atkins Stakes (G1). Bred by Rick Jamieson’s Gilgai Farm and bought by Singleton-based industry player Sean Dyson…

Tyler Gaffalione resumed riding on July 19 at Ellis Park after being sidelined for four months recovering from a broken ankle sustained at Gulfstream Park. He won five of his first seven mounts. That was just the beginning of his comeback, however, as he continues to ride in top form while based for the first…

Royal Ascot’s Queen Anne Stakes (G1) winner Docklands  is set to bid for a first win for a European-trained runner in Japan’s Mile Championship (G1) Nov. 23, with the prestigious grade 1 forming the second leg of a plan that also includes the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes (G1) on Qipco Champions Day Oct. 18. Nominations…

The two-week turnaround between the Kentucky Derby (G1) and Preakness Stakes (G1) has been a hot topic of debate in recent years, and that debate was especially hot this year as Derby winner Sovereignty  bypassed a start in the May 17 Preakness in favor of the June 7 Belmont Stakes (G1). However, the runner-up and beaten…

Ed Bethell hopes calling on “man of the moment” Frankie Dettori can help him make an instant impact in the U.S. when the trainer breaks new ground in the Mint Millions Invitational Stakes (G3T) at Kentucky Downs Sept. 6. The English-based Bethell, who won the Sprint Cup (G1) with Regional  two years ago, will have…