Horse Racing News by Bloodhorse

Ramon Dominguez, the reigning two-time Eclipse Award winner as outstanding jockey, joined Hall of Famer John Velazquez July 22 as the only riders in the 144-year history of Saratoga Race Course to win six races on a single card.

Some of Thoroughbred racing's most notable owners are among individuals who have pledged to race their 2-year-olds of 2012 without furosemide and adjunct bleeder medications, the Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association announced July 19.

Trainer Frank "Pancho" Martin, who was inducted into the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame in 1981, died Wednesday night. He was 86.

Acting upon the recommendation of the Delaware Thoroughbred Racing Commission chief veterinarian Dr. John T. Peters, live racing at Delaware Park has been canceled for July 18 due to excessive heat.

Harmonious, a leading 3-year-old turf filly in 2010 for Martin, Pam, and Emily Wygod, has been retired from racing to become a broodmare. Breeding plans are undecided.

Ioya Bigtime dramatic step up to 1 1/2 miles brought out the best in the son of Dynaformer, resulting in a 41-1 upset of Saturday's Grade 3, $150,000 Stars and Stripes Stakes at Arlington Park.

Rahystrada, Robert Courtney Jr.'s venerable 8-year-old gelding, held off the late surge of 9-5 favorite Boisterous to win the 77th running of the Arlington Handicap by a neck July 14.

Cozzetti made the best of an inside trip along the rail as he got up to nip pacesetter All Stormy by a neck in a four-horse blanket finish in the American Derby at Arlington Park for 3-year-olds.

My Gi Gi, Lady of Shamrock and Stormy Lucy, the 1-2-3 finishers in the June 9 Honeymoon Handicap at Betfair Hollywood Park, will square off again July 14 in the $350,000 American Oaks Presented by American Airlines.

Silver Max, who is riding a five-race win streak, returns to Arlington Park for the American Derby Saturday, July 14. The son of Badge of Silver shares high weight of 126 pounds with Kentucky Derby finisher Daddy Nose Best.