Francis-Henri Graffard and the Aga Khan Studs are set to go into first two French classics May 10 with a strong hand after Rayif and Narissa came out of their final gallops earlier in the week in excellent shape.

Dr. William Solomon, founder of Pin Oak Lane Farm, died peacefully May 5 at the age of 84.

The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority issues an equine health advisory on the risk of fatal injury in covered horses previously placed on the veterinarians’ list.

Both Corona de Oro and Robusta breeze May 8 in preparation for the Preakness Stakes (G1) May 16 at Laurel Park.

Flightline fever has taken a fresh grip over the global bloodstock sector after one of his sons fetched a record-shattering $10.5 million during last month’s Ocala Breeders’ Sales Spring 2-Year-Olds in Training Sale.

Bob Baffert-trained Crude Velocity is no longer under consideration for the second jewel of the Triple Crown.

Top Japanese 3-year-olds back off from longer distances try their luck in the NHK Mile Cup (G1T) May 10 at Tokyo Racecourse.

Bob Baffert-trained Crude Velocity is no longer under consideration for the second jewel of the Triple Crown.

Silent Tactic, scratched days before the May 2 Kentucky Derby (G1) because of a bruised foot, remains on target for the May 16 Preakness Stakes (G1) if the issue does not resurface following a half-mile breeze in :48 4/5 May 8 at Churchill Downs.

The Road, presented by Gainesway and WinStar Farm