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In 2019 Master Fencer became the third Japan-based horse to contest the Kentucky Derby (G1).

Thousand Words was a $1 million sales yearling that went on to win graded stakes at 2 and 3. The third-crop sire by Pioneerof the Nile is out of multiple grade 1-placed, multiple graded stakes winner Pomeroys Pistol.

Cody's Wish, the 2023 Horse of the Year, will be represented in 2026 by his first sales yearlings. The first sizable offering will be seven in Fasig-Tipton's The Saratoga Sale, its select yearling auction in Saratoga Springs, N.Y.

Franklin Smith Sr. founded the Elloree Training Center in 1976, developing a nationally renowned site for breaking and training young Thoroughbreds. He also ran a small breeding operation at the center.

Chunk of Gold has finished ahead of East Avenue in two of three previous meetings, including a win in the 2025 West Virginia Derby (G3).

HIWU alleges trainer Angel Quiroz, who trains some horses being investigated following dramatic improvement in races with questionable betting patterns, had a Fair Hill-based runner, Bonita Rough, test positive in a sample taken July 10.

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Lael Stables' graded stakes winner faces a challenge from undefeated At a Premium, who has won all four of her starts by an average of more than 10 lengths.

As Andrew Farm, Richard Brodie campaigned four graded/group winners as an owner. He also bred four black-type winners under the name RJB Bloodstock, including homebred graded stakes winner No Nay Hudson.

Life Is Good is the sire of undefeated 4-1 morning-line favorite Waggley, while current leading freshman sire Golden Pal will be represented by three starters in the Aug. 30 stakes at Kentucky Downs.