OBS April Under-Tack Show Consolidated to Six Days
The under-tack show for the Ocala Breeders' Spring 2-Year-Olds in Training Sale has been consolidated to six days and will now be held April 6-11.
D'Angelo on Bentornato's Dubai Preparations
Following Bentornato's Feb. 28 five-furlong breeze at Palm Meadows, trainer Jose D'Angelo discusses the Breeders' Cup Sprint (G1) winner's preparations for the March 28 Dubai Golden Shaheen (G1). He also provides an update on Shisospicy.
FL Sire Incentive Program Replaces 2YO Stakes Series
The Florida Thoroughbred Breeders' and Owners' Association announced a new $1 million Florida Sire Racing Incentive Program for 2026, providing win incentives to owners and breeders of FSS-eligible 2-year-olds at Gulfstream Park and Tampa Bay Downs.
Breeders' Cup Late Foal Nomination Deadline Feb. 28
Feb. 28 at 11:59 p.m. ET is the last opportunity to nominate foals born in 2025 to the Breeders' Cup program for a one-time late nomination fee of $1,500.
Cornett Reflects on Haulin Ice's Historic Victory
Haulin Ice became the first accredited Arkansas-bred to reach $1 million in career earnings with a front-running 11 3/4-length tour de force in the $150,000 Downthedustyroad Breeders' Stakes Feb. 20.
Lovesick Blues Among 2025 California-Bred Champions
Grade 1 winner Lovesick Blues was named 2025 champion California-bred older horse and sprinter and is a finalist for California-bred Horse of the Year, which will be announced March 2 at the California Thoroughbred Breeders Association Awards Dinner.
Winick, Trainer of Brocco, Dies at 76
Randy Winick, trainer of the 1993 Breeders' Cup Juvenile (G1) winner Brocco, died Feb. 15 at age 76. He trained many stakes winners throughout his career, including grade 1 winners Dontstop Themusic, Country Queen, Mitterand, and Spence Bay.
2019 Distaff Winner Blue Prize Dies at Age 13
2019 Breeders' Cup Distaff (G1) winner Blue Prize died the evening of Feb. 15 from complications of colic following a troubled foaling, according to Paulick Report. She was 13.