Baxter Going For Withers with Fourth and One
Dr. William Baxter Jr.'s Stony Pointe Stables are going for it with New York-bred Fourth and One in the $200,000 Withers Stakes at Aqueduct Racetrack Jan. 31.
Old Friends at Cabin Creek's Valiant Crusader Dies
Old Friends at Cabin Creek announced the passing of Valiant Crusader, a 25-year-old son of former retiree Crusader Sword. The bay stallion was humanely euthanized Jan. 17 due to injuries sustained in a paddock accident.
Multiple Grade 2-Placed Originaire Sires First Winner
Multiple grade 2-placed Originaire was represented by his first winner Jan. 18 as 3-year-old Original One proved best on debut in a 5 1/2-furlong maiden race for $32,000 claimers at Santa Anita Park.
Meagher Dreaming of Lilies With Taken by the Wind
Small breeder Courtney Meagher is dreaming of Kentucky Oaks (G1) lilies with Taken by the Wind, a product of her compact program. With the filly coming from a crop of just four foals in 2023, Meagher continues to defy the…