Eric Mitchell

Trainer Mark Casse said John Oxley's son of Tacitus had a protective shoe removed from a bruised foot and regular shoe put on. The colt galloped fine May 11 but is not jogging at 100%, according to Casse.

Cloud Computing became available following the death of Pin Oak Lane Farm founder Dr. William "Doc" Solomon May 5. The son of Maclean's Music is Pennsylvania's leading sire and led the state in 2024 and 2025 by earnings and number of winners.

Claret Beret, winner of the Apple Blossom Handicap (G1), dies suddenly May 22 after she returned to her barn at Palm Meadows Training Center following a routine work, according to trainer Saffie Joseph Jr. She died of an apparent cardiac event.

A recently released study from the University of California-Davis School of Veterinary Medicine shows contaminated shavings can influence the outcome of blood and urine metformin test results.

Still to be addressed is whether Resorts World New York City is directly responsible for future payments. The New York State Gaming Commission believes the subsidies are to be paid in addition to state taxes.

Puerto Rico has approved and will implement this month a lameness exam for all imported horses of racing age. Caribbean Equine Advocacy has identified five areas the mandate could be circumvented and weaken the purpose of the new rule.

John Greathouse Jr. helped his family-owned and -operated Glencrest Farm see success at the highest level.

In 18 years, the Equine Injury Database has led to substantial changes in racehorse safety and is the springboard to new initiatives on more advanced risk profiles to assist regulatory vets, clinical vets, and trainers.

After an initial proposed cut to $5 million, New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed off on a state budget that restored the annual purse subsidy to $10 million.

Trainer Jena Antonucci was penalized March 30 following a positive test for a lidocaine metabolite in a maiden winner in June 2025. Additional evidence not analyzed during the hearing prompted HIWU to reduce her suspension and fine.