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Off to the Races Radio powered by The Racing Biz will make its 2024 debut Feb. 17 at 10 a.m. The one-hour radio show, which is presented by the Virginia Equine Alliance, returns for its 26th season.

In a case remaining from the state-to-state regulation of controlled medication, trainer Linda Rice has ended her regulatory appeal of a 14-day suspension tied to a phenylbutazone positive from January 2023.

History was made at Meydan Racecourse Feb. 16 when Saffie Osborne became the first female jockey to ride a winner in the course's 14-year history.

Gold Square's Instant Coffee, an early contender on the Kentucky Derby (G1) scene last winter before his sixth-place finish in the Louisiana Derby (G2), makes his return to the races in a second-level allowance contest Feb. 17 at Gulfstream Park.

Californians Eric "Rick" Waller and his wife, Sharon, have experienced thrilling moments since entering racing in the 1990s as owners and breeders, but they've also suffered deep losses, the kind that can't be measured by noses, heads, or lengths. 

With several of Japan's top dirt runners set to contest the $20 million Saudi Cup a week later, the Feb. 19 February Stakes back home is left with a mixed bag of prospects, surface-switchers, and invaders from the National Association of Racing.

Trainer William Haggas has revealed his stable star Dubai Honour has had a setback and will miss a return trip to Australia next month. The 6-year-old was set for another crack at the Queen Elizabeth Stakes (G1) at Randwick, which he won last year.

Progress toward a new School of Veterinary Medicine at Murray State University continues to be made, as House Bill 400 was passed by the Kentucky House of Representatives Feb. 15 after advancing from the House Agriculture Committee Feb. 7.

The Jockey Club of Canada's Graded Stakes Committee downgrades two graded stakes races in Canada—the Bessarabian Stakes and the Royal North Stakes—after holding its annual review of its graded and listed stakes races in the country.

The Road, sponsored by Gainesway and Darby Dan Farm

Equine businesses and organizations generate $11.6 billion for California's economy and more than 132,000 jobs across racing, competition, recreation, equine therapy, animal-wellness sectors, and more.

Kentucky Derby (G1) hopeful Liberal Arts, who most recently finished third in the Southwest Stakes (G3) at Oaklawn Park, will be aimed at the Arkansas Derby (G1) for his next start, trainer Robert Medina told Oaklawn publicity.

Trainer Lauren Robson saddled her very first winner Feb. 15, bringing a rather extensive resume with her into the Gulfstream Park winner's circle.

Success stories from the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance.

The 54th annual Santa Anita Jockeys vs. Holy Angels Middle School Charity Basketball Game is Feb. 26, at La Salle High School in Pasadena, Calif.

Trainer Derek Ryan decided three months ago to point his New Jersey-bred gelding Book'em Danno to the $1.5 million Saudi Derby (G3) Feb. 24 at King Abdulaziz Racecourse in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

The program is for maiden and open mares bred in 2024 for foals of 2025.

Trainer Brad Cox could be represented by as many as four contenders in the March 2 $300,000 Gotham Stakes (G3) at Aqueduct Racetrack.

Fasig-Tipton has cataloged 139 entries for its February Digital Sale. Bidding is now open and will close Feb. 20, beginning at 2 p.m. ET.

The Retired Racehorse Project announces that 396 trainers have been accepted to the 2024 Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium, presented by Thoroughbred Charities of America.