Strauss to be First Japan-Trained Runner in Abu Dhabi
Carrot Club's Strauss arrived in the United Arab Emirates Jan. 31 where he is scheduled to be the first Japanese-trained horse to run in Abu Dhabi during the $1 million Abu Dhabi Gold Cup Feb. 7.
Super Corredora Among Fillies on Santa Anita Work Tab
Champion Super Corredora and Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies (G1) fourth-place finisher Meaning were among a sextet of 3-year-old fillies nominated to the Feb. 8 Las Virgenes Stakes who recorded timed workouts Feb. 1 at Santa Anita Park.
Nearly Comes Out of Holy Bull 'Feeling Frisky'
Centennial Farms' Nearly was feeling his oats at Palm Beach Downs the morning of Feb. 1 in the aftermath of his eye-catching 5 3/4-length triumph in the Holy Bull Stakes (G3) at Gulfstream Park Jan. 31.
Jockey Junior Alvarado Expected to Resume Riding Feb. 5
Jockey Junior Alvarado, regular rider for 2025 Horse of the Year Sovereignty, is expected to return to action Feb. 5 at Gulfstream Park after being shaken up late on Saturday's Holy Bull (G3) program.
Magnitude Will Miss Saudi Cup With Illness
Multiple graded stakes winner Magnitude will not travel to Saudi Arabia to participate in the $20 million Saudi Cup (G1) Feb. 14 after developing an illness.