A barn at The Thoroughbred Center in Central Kentucky has been quarantined after the discovery of a case of strangles in a filly stabled there, according to Rusty Ford from the Kentucky Department of Agriculture.
Hiroyuki Asanuma's UAE Derby (G2) winner Derma Sotogake recorded his first published workout at Churchill Downs April 19 with a :49 3/5 half-mile move in preparation for the $3 million Kentucky Derby (G1) at the Louisville, Ky., track May 6.
Kentucky Downs' Mint Million Stakes now is the Mint Millions (G3T), reflecting its dramatic growth to become the first $2 million race in track history and America's richest turf race outside the Breeders' Cup.
Thoroughbred Charities of America has been named the charitable beneficiary of the Derby handicapping event, presented by In the Money, to be held at the Galt House Hotel in Louisville, Ky., on May 4 from 7 - 9 p.m. ET.
The catalog features newly in-foal broodmares, mares with their foals, broodmare prospects, racing prospects, yearlings, and stallion seasons.
Klima will be assisting owners, trainers, and their staff with information and guidance on all areas related to participation in New York racing, including licensing, registration, and credentialing.
Awesome Feather, the 2010 Eclipse champion 2-year-old filly, became a black-type producer for Northern Farm.
To commemorate the 50th anniversary of Secretariat's 1973 Triple Crown, the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame will present traveling and onsite exhibitions honoring the accomplishments and enduring legacy of Secretariat.
One of trainer Bill Mott's most recognizable faces in the shed row, multiple grade 1 winner Channel Maker will make his 51st start April 21 at Keeneland when he looks for a consecutive win in the $350,000 Elkhorn Stakes (G2T).
The fourth of seven days of under tack previews at the OBS Spring Sale of 2-Year-Olds in Training took place April 19, seeing a blistering fast :20 1/5 quarter-mile breeze turned in by the All Dreams Equine-consigned Speightstown filly.