East Avenue is set to begin his 4-year-old year in the Oaklawn Mile Stakes (G3) at Oaklawn Park March 28, along with Parchment Party returning in the Temperence Hill Stakes and Publisher returns to stakes company in the American Pharoah Stakes.

Forever Young is the key player in the Dubai World Cup (G1) March 28 at Meydan Racecourse but there are some intriguing subplots around his story.

Former Southern California jockey Francisco “Paco” Mena, also known as “King of the Bullring,” died at age 78 in Rosarito, Mexico, where he was residing.

The board of directors of Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation announced that it has authorized expenditure of $1,835,879 to fund 13 new projects and 13 continuing projects at 16 universities, as well as three career development awards.

Trainer John Gosden reflects on his successes at Meydan over the years and talks Ombudsman ahead of the Dubai Turf (G1). Video courtesy of Dubai Racing Club.

The Dubai World Cup trackwork notes cover Forever Young working a bit lighter than planned, while Bentornato handled the trip over perfectly.

East Avenue is set to begin his 4-year-old year in the Oaklawn Mile Stakes (G3) at Oaklawn Park March 28, along with Parchment Party returning in the Temperence Hill Stakes and Publisher returns to stake company in the American Pharoah Stakes.

Complete Thoroughbred entries for the Dubai World Cup card March 28 at Meydan.

Flavien Prat won the Fair Grounds Oaks (G2) with Life of Joy and the Louisiana Derby (G2) aboard Emerging Market.

In this week’s Porter on Pedigrees, Louisiana Derby (G2) winner Emerging Market is the “exception that proves the rule” for sire Candy Ride.