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Labor conflict in Oklahoma over jockeys’ minimum mount fees leads to boycott that threatens racing operations.

A significant labor dispute has emerged in Oklahoma's horse racing industry, with jockeys and track operators at an impasse over minimum mount fees, leading to a boycott that threatens racing operations.

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Horses

Final Score, a 2-year-old colt by Not This Time, emerges as another promising stakes winner for the powerful combination of Repole Stable and Hall of Fame trainer Todd Pletcher.

Final Score broke his maiden in impressive fashion on August 10, 2025, at Saratoga Race Course. After finishing second in his debut on July 13 in an off-the-turf sprint behind his Pletcher-trained stablemate Malus, Final Score switched to the grass and found his stride.

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Horses

Iowa Quarter Horse tests positive for WNV virus showing fever, lethargy, and nerve paralysis.

A 3-year-old Quarter Horse stallion in Polk County, Iowa, recently tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV) on August 22, 2025. This case represents a current outbreak situation, as the horse developed clinical symptoms just six days before testing positive.

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2025 Jockey Club Gold Cup Tip Sheet (August 31, 2025 at Saratoga Race Course). [SUBSCRIBE TO Starter level]

The 107th running of this prestigious race features a competitive field of nine older horses vying for a spot in the $7 million Breeders' Cup Classic. This historic event, established in 1919, has been won by legends including Man o' War, Citation, Kelso (five times), and Curlin (twice).

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