According to trainer Michael McCarthy, Journalism could return in either the Oaklawn Handicap (G2) or Ben Ali Stakes (G3) at Keeneland, both April 18, or wait for the Alysheba Stakes (G2) at Churchill Downs May 1.

The feature race this upcoming weekend in Japan is the Takamatsunomiya Kinen (G1T) over 1,200 meters (about 6 furlongs) at Chukyo Racecourse March 29.

Invincible Ibis got the perfect trip behind a hot pace to win the March 22 Hong Kong Derby in course-record time.

Skippylongstocking picked up his 12th career graded stakes win and third in a row with a dazzling display in the $500,000 Essex Handicap (G3) March 21 at Oaklawn Park.

Skippylongstocking picked up his 12th career graded stakes win and third in a row with a dazzling display in the $500,000 Essex Handicap (G3) at Oaklawn Park March 21.

Even at age 8, Gold Phoenix continues to be the gold standard in the long-distance turf division in Southern California, winning the March 21 San Luis Rey Stakes (G3T) at Santa Anita Park.

Lorelei Lee earns a front-running victory in the Bourbonette Oaks, while Willy D’s wins the Kentucky Cup Classic Stakes (G3) at Turfway Park.

Life of Joy wins the Fair Grounds Oaks (G2) by 3 3/4 lengths over favored Bella Ballerina at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots.

A close second in both prior stakes attempts at Turfway Park, Fulleffort was rewarded for his consistency March 21 with a 2 1/2-length score in the $777,000 Jeff Ruby Steaks (G3).

After winning the Feb. 14 Risen Star Stakes (G2) with Paladin, trainer Chad Brown strikes again March 21 at Fair Grounds by taking the track’s richest race, the $1 million Louisiana Derby (G2), with Klaravich Stables’ Emerging Market.