The horsemen’s organization representing Thoroughbred owners and trainers at Gulfstream Park is rejoining the National Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association as an affiliate.

Trainer Danny Shum says there’s a chance Romantic Warrior could return to the Saudi Cup (G1) in 2026 for a potential rematch with Forever Young.

The intruders drove down the middle of the Rowley Mile until veering off right at around the nine-furlong start and smashing through the stands’ side running rail to make their escape.

There was a quote that’s lingered in the mind of breeder Art Bauer. “He doesn’t know where he was born,” said owner Valene after Louisiana-bred Dapper Moon won a maiden special weight at Saratoga Race Course in August 2024.

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After nearly dying as a foal, Demolisher carried owners and breeders Kenneth and Resia Ayres on an incredible journey to be crowned 2024 Indiana Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association Horse of the Year.

Coal Battle, a $70,000 yearling purchase who earned his maiden in a $30,000 race at Evangeline Downs, sits atop the Kentucky Derby (G1) leaderboard with 70 points, igniting the Derby dream for his connections.

After acting up in the gate ahead of the Sunland Park Oaks, a happier Maysam appeared at Santa Anita Park March 2 and earned a hard-fought victory in the $98,000 Santa Ysabel Stakes (G3).

It was a day to remember for Michael McCarthy March 1 at Santa Anita. He won four races on an 11-race card including the Frank E. Kilroe Mile (G1) with Formidable Man, San Felipe (G2) with 3-year-old Journalism and Buena Vista (G2) with Liguria.

Godolphin’s Sovereignty, who surged from last to first to capture the Fountain of Youth Stakes (G2) at Gulfstream Park March 1, met his connections’ expectations and then some while emerging as an exciting Triple Crown prospect.