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U Glow Girl Another Spa Winner for Girvin

7th-Saratoga, $83,000, Msw, 8-17, 2yo, f, 6f, 1:12.28, ft, 7 1/4 lengths.
U GLOW GIRL (f, 2, Girvin–Mexican Miss {SW, $121,055}, by More Than Ready) was one of two in this auction price-restricted maiden with previous racetrack experience, having faded to be a distant third after setting the pace as the favorite in a similar spot July 20. Bet down to 1.15-1 favoritism to give her freshman sire (by Tale of Ekati) his eighth first-crop winner, U Glow Girl contested the early pace outside of Ruler of the Night (Midnight Lute) and wrested command from that one midway on the turn. Roused right-handed by Flavien Prat nearing the entrance to the stretch, U Glow Girl padded her advantage and reported home a 7 1/4-length winner. Risk Free (American Freedom) finished with interest down the center for second ahead of the once-raced Crypto Mama (Cloud Computing). Mexican Miss, who won the Jersey Lilly S. for Brad Grady after being claimed for $30,000 five months prior, has had a standing date with Girvin since, but did not produce a foal the last two seasons. Sales history: $36,000 Wlg '20 KEENOV; $28,000 RNA Ylg '21 FTKJUL; $50,000 Ylg '21 FTKOCT. Lifetime Record: 2-1-0-1, $55,610. Click for the Equibase.com chart or VIDEO, sponsored by TVG.
O-Steve Landers; B-Brad & Misty Grady (FL); T-Brad H Cox.

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Tyler Gaffalione Talks Million Score, Saratoga Jockey Colony On 150th Writers’ Room

Fresh off a win in the first edition of the Churchill Downs-hosted GI Arlington Million S., jockey Tyler Gaffalione joined the 150th episode of the TDN Writers' Room presented by Keeneland Tuesday. Calling in as the Green Group Guest of the Week, Gaffalione also talked about what the much-scrutinized Churchill turf course felt like, the pluses and minuses of riding in perhaps the greatest jockey colony ever at Saratoga, his most memorable victories, his chase for 2,000 career wins and more.

“I love it personally, it's very challenging,” Gaffalione said of riding in the star-studded Spa jocks' room. “Every day you've got to come in and give it your all. These guys, they're not going to take anything lightly. Everybody's out there competing and trying to win races. The best riders in the country are here and they're putting on a good show. So just to be mentioned among them, it's truly an honor.”

Elsewhere on the show, which is also sponsored by Coolmore, Lane's End, the KTOB, XBTV, West Point Thoroughbreds, Three Chimneys and Legacy Bloodstock, the writers reacted to the weekend's big races and the news of Burton Sipp's suspension, and talked about what it meant to them to reach 150 episodes. Click here to watch the show; click here for the audio-only version or find it on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.

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HISA Appeal to be Argued Aug. 30; Judge Denies Contempt Motion

The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit will now hear oral arguments Aug. 30–slightly earlier than expected–in the injunction appeal brought by the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act Authority (HISA) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).

Both entities are defendants in an underlying lawsuit that alleges unconstitutionality and federal rulemaking procedure violations regarding HISA's initial framework of regulations that went into effect July 1.

The Appeals Court docket previously indicated a September oral argument date was being planned.

At issue in the appeal is whether a lower court (U.S. District Court, Western District of Louisiana) erred in preliminarily enjoining HISA regulations that were purportedly harming the plaintiffs, who are led by the states of Louisiana and West Virginia, plus the Jockeys' Guild.

The Appeals Court ordered Aug. 8 that with the exception of three specifically contested HISA rules, HISA's legal authority would once again be valid in the two plaintiff states until that court heard “expedited” oral arguments from the two sides.

What happens in the Appeals Court will affect other actions in the lower court that are currently pending.

One such motion that had been outstanding was the plaintiffs' motion for the defendants to be held in contempt of court for allegedly violating terms of the preliminary injunction.

But on Aug. 15, Judge Terry Doughty of the district court denied that motion on the basis that, “The filing of a notice of appeal confers jurisdiction on the Court of Appeals and divests this Court over their aspects of the case. Once jurisdiction has divested, this Court may not take any action that would alter the status of the case as it rests before the Court of Appeals. Because the appeal involves the Preliminary Injunction at issue, this Court lacks jurisdiction to enforce the preliminary injunction or hold Defendants in contempt.”

Separately, a Tuesday filing in the district court stated that a pending “motion to intervene” involving 14 affiliates of the Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association and several other entities that want to join the lawsuit as plaintiffs has been assigned an Oct. 13 court date.

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Fasig-Tipton California Fall Yearlings Catalogue Now Available

Fasig-Tipton has catalogued 279 entries for its California Fall Yearlings sale, to be held Tuesday, Sept. 27 at Fairplex in Pomona, California. The sale will begin at 11 a.m. PDT.

“We had a very strong sale last year, and as a result, breeders have supported us with increased numbers in 2022,” said Fasig-Tipton California Representative Mike Machowsky. “The vast majority of yearlings catalogued are California-bred, and the sire power represented is an attractive blend of leading local and national sires, as well as exciting young sires.”

Fasig-Tipton will also offer a supplemental catalogue of horses of racing age, to be sold immediately following the conclusion of the yearling catalogue. The company is accepting horses of racing age nominations through Sept. 5.

“With Santa Anita offering a ship and win program for its autumn meet, we feel this is an attractive venue for horses from out of state that qualify for that program, in addition to horses that have been racing locally,” added Machowsky. “The Santa Anita autumn meet begins three days after this sale, so the timing is perfect.”

Print catalogues are now available. The catalogue may also be viewed online and via the equineline sales catalogue app.

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