Blood-Horse

Ka Ying Rising seeks a Hong Kong record 18th straight win when he races in the Feb. 22 Queen's Silver Jubilee Cup (G1) at Sha Tin Racecourse.

W Heart Bond and Wilson Tesoro renew a rivalry on the Tokyo Racecourse dirt Feb. 22 in the February Stakes (G1).

Labwah, enjoying a stretch out in distance, won the Feb. 20 UAE Oaks (G3) convincingly enough to have her connections needing to choose between the Kentucky Oaks (G1) or the UAE Derby (G2), a steppingstone to the Kentucky Derby (G1).

Hall of Fame trainer Mark Casse's two projected starters for the March 1 Rebel Stakes (G2), Silent Tactic and Strategic Risk, had their final pre-Rebel workouts Feb. 20 at Oaklawn Park.

Brotherly Love, a half brother to 2025 Preakness Stakes (G1) and Belmont Stakes (G1) runner Heart of Honor, surfaced as a potential Kentucky Derby (G1) contender in Dubai in a busy weekend of Derby doings.

The 41-day Thoroughbred meet at Lone Star Park will begin Thursday, April 16, and conclude July 12.

Buoyant trade carried through to Book 2 of the Magic Millions Perth Yearling Sale as the second session built strongly on last year's figures, with improved returns across most key metrics reflecting renewed buyer confidence. 

Westbury Stud announced Feb. 19 the death of high-class racehorse and outstanding stallion Reliable Man, who was euthanized on veterinary advice aged 18 due to postsurgical complications following the removal of a melanoma. 

A breeding right in first-season sire Anamoe headlines what Inglis describes as one of the strongest Digital catalogs ever assembled, with 523 lots entered for the Inglis Digital Australia February (Late) Online Sale.

The National Thoroughbred League announced Feb. 20 that Mike Monroe has joined the league as its CEO.

Ocelli and grade 3 winner Incredibolt have emerged as anticipated starters for the $500,000 Virginia Derby at Colonial Downs March 14.

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Taj Mahal, an impressive winner on debut Feb. 6, will face a step up in class Feb. 21 when he takes on five rivals in the $100,000 Miracle Wood Stakes at Laurel Park.

Fleming Thoroughbred Farm's Per Capita sired his first winner Feb. 19 when Tapit Warrior rallied for a 1 1/2-length victory in a maiden special weight at Turf Paradise. 

The Feb. 21 edition of the Blue Diamond Stakes (G1) rings remarkably similar for trainer Mick Price as 2016. In 2016, he ran 1-2 with top betting choices Extreme Choice and Flying Artie, and again has the two favorites for Saturday's renewal.

Trainer Chad Summers says Gold Square's undefeated Champagne Stakes (G1) winner Napoleon Solo will be entered in the Feb. 28 Fountain of Youth Stakes (G2) at Gulfstream Park for what would be his 3-year-old debut.

Bentornato is on schedule to make the trip to Dubai for the $2 million Dubai Golden Shaheen (G1) March 28.

Bel Esprit, the influential stallion best known as the sire of unbeaten champion sprinter Black Caviar, has died at the age of 26. Widden Stud announced Feb. 19 that the son of Royal Academy had succumbed to the effects of old age.

Available on Google Play or the App store, the ID My Thoroughbred App will provide each horse's name, detailed markings, photos, assistance needs, and more when a valid microchip is entered.

Coolmore has bought Waikato Stud's rising young sire Super Seth, with the son of Dundeel set to relocate to the Hunter Valley later this year.