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After a head-scratching effort in the Breeders' Cup Distaff (G1) last November in which she was eased, Calumet Farm homebred Gin Gin returns to Keeneland in search of a repeat in the $400,0000 Doubledogdare Stakes (G2).

After a pair of 1-2 finishes from Sovereignty and Journalism in the Kentucky Derby (G1) and Preakness Stakes (G1) in 2025, a third showdown comes as 4-year-olds in the April 18 Oaklawn Handicap (G2).

Fasig-Tipton has cataloged 593 entries for its Midlantic May 2-Year-Olds in Training Sale, to be held May 18-19, at the Maryland State Fairgrounds in Timonium, Md.

A lawsuit filed against Breeders' Cup, the California Horse Racing Board, Del Mar, and unknown defendants accuses them of being responsible for wrongfully scratching White Abarrio minutes before the 2025 Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile.

Blandford Bloodstock's Richard Brown had the session topper at the Tattersalls Craven Breeze-Up Sale: a well-related son of Palace Pier from Tally-Ho Stud. The youngster's dam was pinhooked through Hamish Macauley Bloodstock. 

At the Ocala Breeders' Sales Spring 2-Year-Olds in Training Sale, Six K's Training & Sales will send three fillies into the ring that each worked a furlong in :10.

The full sister to grade 1 winner Olympiad breaks her maiden April 8 at Keeneland.

Agents Ben McElroy and Justin Casse bought Hip 289 for Amo Racing from Wavertree Stables' consignment at the Ocala Breeders' Sales Spring 2-Year-Olds in Training Sale. The Epicenter colt worked in :09 4/5 during the under-tack show.

Maryland Jockey Club president and general manager Bill Knauf has denied a published report that it is "set" to move the date of the Preakness Stakes (G1) and said it is premature to say there will definitely be a date change.

FS2 and FanDuel TV plan live coverage of the Oaklawn Handicap (G2), which is expected to feature a rematch of classic winners Sovereignty and Journalism. The race highlights this week's radio and television schedule for racing.

Byron King's Top 12 on the Road to the Kentucky Derby, presented by Spendthrift Farm.

During the April 14 opening session of the Ocala Breeders' Sales Spring 2-Year-Olds in Training Sale, Spendthrift Farm went to $900,000 to secure a filly (Hip 74) by its leading fourth-crop stallion Omaha Beach.

The Breeders' Cup World Championships will be held Oct. 30-31 at Keeneland. Tickets will go on sale to public at noon ET April 21.

Penn National has announced effective April 16 it will conduct live racing two nights a week, Thursdays and Fridays, through April 29 due to a lack of horses. To help bolster field size, an owner's bonus will be offered for dirt races.

State lawmakers in West Virginia have approved legislation that will add more funding to the industry in that state.

A long-running court battle between Thoro-Graph, the New York Racing Association, and NYRA Bets reached a partial resolution, mostly in favor of Thoro-Graph.

Gov. Andy Beshear vetoed the bill because of a provision that allows the Kentucky Horse Racing and Gaming Corporation and the Kentucky Lottery to adopt new rules without the governor's review or signature.

Original Moneigh paintings, including one by the late Serena's Song, will be auctioned as part of ReRun Thoroughbred Adoption and After the Finish Line's Kentucky Derby Charity Moneigh Auction April 19-26.

Despite having not made their first starts of the year yet, Sovereignty and Journalism have managed to maintain a place on the National Thoroughbred Racing Association's Top Thoroughbred Poll based on their success in 2025.

Dollars & Sense with Frank Angst looks at the strong economic impact brought by Breeders' Cup to the San Diego area in 2025, a concerning first quarter decline in handle, and a unique problem tied to prediction markets.