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Nonprofit Thoroughbred aftercare organizations that are interested in applying for accreditation during the 2024-25 term must submit the completed application by April 1 at 6 p.m. ET.

The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame's executive committee has approved changes regarding the institution's Historic Review and Steeplechase Review committees based on feedback received from the committee chairs and members.

Last year's Dubai Golden Shaheen (G1) hero Sibelius, a commanding winner of the Dec. 23 Mr. Prospector Stakes (G3) last out, remains on track for another run at Meydan.

The Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association is hosting an Owner Seminar on Saturday, Feb. 17, at Sam Houston Race Park in Texas.

Harry L. Veruchi's West Saratoga, upset winner of last year's Iroquois Stakes (G3), makes his first start in more than three months in the Jan. 13 Pasco Stakes at Tampa Bay Downs.

Team Valor International and Gary Barber's Wakanaka seeks new beginnings as a full field of 11 go about 6 1/2 furlongs in the $100,000 Las Cienegas Stakes (G3T) on the downhill turf course at Santa Anita Park Jan. 14.

The final session of the Keeneland January Horses of All Ages Sale, Jan. 11, saw a Practical Joke short yearling filly command top dollar after realizing $120,000 from Sycamore Hall Farm/David Wade, agent.

Hall of Fame trainer Todd Pletcher scores at Gulfstream Park Jan. 11 with Pretty Liam and Leslie's Rose.

Treatments with chaperone protein has shown success in treating multiple illnesses is multiple species. The treatment of Early Voting allows him to return to stud duty at Taylor Made Stallions this year.

Ashford Stud stallion and multiple grade 1 winner Jack Christopher was represented by his first reported foal when a New York-bred filly was born Jan. 11.

Wootton Bassett filly purchased by Te Akau is the highest-priced yearling ever sold in Australia by a European shuttle stallion.

Harry L. Veruchi's West Saratoga, the upset winner of last year's Iroquois Stakes (G3) makes his first start in over three months in the Jan. 13 Pasco Stakes at Tampa Bay Downs.

The NTWAB are pleased to announce the three outlets receiving internship funding assistance for 2024. The NTWAB will assist in funding internship expenses for positions with Thoroughbred Daily News, XBTV, and the New York Racing Association.

During a Jan. 11 community meeting with the board of directors of the Maryland Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association, horsemen expressed the importance of housing considerations for workers as the state plans its future.

The catalog for the two-day Tattersalls February Sale has been released, with 376 lots comprising of 146 fillies and mares in or out of training, 27 broodmares, 172 colts and geldings in or out of training, 22 yearlings, and nine 2-year-olds.

Five stakes totaling $900,000 in purses spotlight California-bred Thoroughbreds Jan. 13 on California Cup Day at Santa Anita Park.

The $20 million Saudi Cup (G1) Feb. 24 at Riyadh could see a rematch between the top two finishers of the Breeders' Cup Classic (G1) as winner White Abarrio and runner-up Derma Sotagake are both among the 1,162 initial entries.

Winchell Thoroughbreds' Disarm, unraced since a runner-up finish behind Arcangelo in the Travers Stakes (G1) Aug. 26 at Saratoga Race Course, continues his early training preparation for an expected return this spring.

The opening session of Book 2 at the Keeneland January Horses of All Ages Sale, Jan. 10 concluded with the gross taking a 22.7% decline over last year's session, while the median price rose 25%.

Chad Brown said he is targeting the Feb. 17 Risen Star (G2) at Fair Grounds for Sierra Leone's 2024 debut and then will use either the April 6 Blue Grass (G1) or Wood Memorial (G2) as a final prep for the May 4 first leg of the Triple Crown.