Danon Decile and Croiz du Nord Face Off in Osaka Hai
Japanese Derby (G1T) winners Danon Decile and Croix du Nord are set for a match in the April 5 Osaka Hai (G1T) after Danon Decile withdrew from a trip to Dubai.
Donnelly Captures National Horseplayers Championship
Winning the last race at the Final Table, Dylan Donnelly captured the 27th National Horseplayers Championship in Las Vegas.
Paladin, Chief Wallabee Close at 8-1 in Derby Futures
Seven weeks in advance of the $5 million Kentucky Derby (G1), Paladin and Chief Wallabee closed as 8-1 co-favorites in Pool 5 of the Kentucky Derby Future Wager.
Rispoli on The Mend From Broken Ankle
Jockey Umberto Rispoli, sidelined with a broken right ankle since Jan. 24, is "still a ways away" from returning to the saddle, his agent Matt Nakatani said March 15.
Frankel's Half Brother Kikkuli to Stand in South Africa
The group-placed Kikkuli will stand at Paardeberg Stud in the Western Cape in South Africa.
Lazzura Gives Waller Fourth Straight Coolmore Classic
Chris Waller extended his remarkable hold on the Coolmore Classic (G1) at Rosehill Racecourse March 14 when the admirable Lazzura handed the champion trainer a fourth successive win in the group 1 feature.
Unbeaten Taj Mahal Targets Wood Memorial
Tom Ryan of co-owner SF Racing confirmed March 15 that the undefeated colt Taj Mahal will make his next start in the $750,000 Wood Memorial (G2) at Aqueduct Racetrack April 4.
Pair of Kentucky Derby Hopefuls Work at Santa Anita
Top 3-year-olds Intrepido and Pavlovian and La Brea Stakes (G1) winner Usha were among the notable horses on the work tab March 15 at Santa Anita Park.
Take A Breath Takes the Photo in Santa Ana
The connections of Take A Breath could do just that after the 4-year-old filly won a photo finish in the $102,500 Santa Ana Stakes (G3T) at Santa Anita Park March 15.