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Headlined by the 150th running of the Preakness Stakes (G1), middle jewel of the Triple Crown, a total of 16 stakes, eight graded, worth $4.3 million in purses will be contested May 16-17 at Pimlico Race Course.

The Kentucky Equine Education Project is set to host its annual KEEP Day at the Capitol Feb. 13 in Frankfort, Ky.

The Sam F. Davis Stakes is a solid first step toward a starting spot in the Kentucky Derby (G1) as it awards 20-10-6-4-2 qualifying points to the top 5 finishers in the 1 1/16-mile stakes.

WinStar Farm and CHC's undefeated 3-year-old colt River Thames bounced out of his Feb. 1 allowance optional claiming victory in good order and will have plenty of options moving forward, Hall of Fame trainer Todd Pletcher said.

When action resumes for the 23rd season of Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse racing April 15, a record amount of purse money will be offered for the premier racing schedule at Horseshoe Indianapolis Racing.

When action resumes for the 23rd season of Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse racing April 15, a record amount of purse money will be offered for the premier racing schedule at Horseshoe Indianapolis Racing.

Veterinarian Dr. John Wiseman of Batavia, Ill., died Jan. 24. He was 79.

Enable will be bred to Haras de Bonneval's Siyouni, while Bluestocking will commence her breeding career with a mating to Dalham Hall Stud's Dubawi.

A strong performance by local hopeful Naughty Rascal in the Feb. 8 Sam F. Davis Stakes at Tampa Bay Downs could result in the colt advancing to the track's annual showcase event, the March 8 Tampa Bay Derby (G3).

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C2 Racing Stable, co-owner of Pegasus World Cup Invitational Stakes (G1) hero White Abarrio, has announced that their stable star will not pursue a return bid in the $20 million Saudi Cup (G1) Feb. 22.

Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots announced a 10% purse cut beginning with its Feb. 13 program, citing bad weather as the reason.

The graded-placed Owen Almighty, disqualified from victory in the Jan. 11 Pasco Stakes at Tampa Bay Downs due to interference, aims for his first route success in the 1 1/16-mile Sam F. Davis Stakes Feb. 8 at Tampa.

Last seen finishing fifth in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies (G1) at Del Mar Nov. 1, grade 3 winner La Cara is back in action for her 3-year-old debut Feb. 8 as she faces seven rivals in the $150,000 Suncoast Stakes at Tampa Bay Downs.

America's Best Racing provides a schedule of weekend racing programming.

A bill that would decouple gaming licenses tied to Florida Thoroughbred tracks passed the Industries and Professional Activities Subcommittee of the State House of Representatives Feb. 5 in Tallahassee despite opposition from horsemen.

After finishing a surprise third in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile (G1) at Del Mar Nov. 1, Hill Road has remained in the United States and joined the barn of five-time Eclipse Award-winning trainer Chad Brown.

The death of the Aga Khan has been announced at the age of 88. The influential owner/breeder raced several champions and group 1 winners through the decades.

2024 Breeders' Cup Classic (G1) winner and Eclipse champion 3-year-old male Sierra Leone will miss an intended start in the $20 million Saudi Cup (G1) at King Abdulaziz Racecourse Feb. 22.

New research from the Royal Veterinary College has identified more than 100 genes that may contribute to bone fracture risk in Thoroughbreds.