After several years of talk and expectations, Belmont Park is finally looking like a racetrack once again.

Turnover for the whole sale grew by 25% to €3,857,500, with the median posting the same percentage increase. The sale average of €18,026 was 40% higher than 12 months ago. The 67% clearance rate was also an improvement from 65% last year.

As Brittany Russell sees it, her breakthrough individual accomplishments reflect the strength of her team.

J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Sam F. Davis Stakes at Tampa Bay Downs.

R. Larry Johnson, who put his stamp on the Mid-Atlantic Thoroughbred industry on racetracks, in breeding sheds, and in boardrooms in Maryland and Virginia, died Feb. 4. He was 78.

The Sam F. Davis Stakes is a solid first step toward a starting spot in the Kentucky Derby (G1) as it awards 20-10-6-4-2 qualifying points to the top 5 finishers in the 1 1/16-mile stakes.

R. Larry Johnson, who put his stamp on the Mid-Atlantic Thoroughbred industry on racetracks, in breeding sheds, and in boardrooms in Maryland and Virginia, passed away Feb. 4. He was 78.

Headlined by the 150th running of the Preakness Stakes (G1), middle jewel of the Triple Crown, a total of 16 stakes, eight graded, worth $4.3 million in purses will be contested May 16-17 at Pimlico Race Course.

The Kentucky Equine Education Project is set to host its annual KEEP Day at the Capitol Feb. 13 in Frankfort, Ky.

Veterinarian Dr. John Wiseman of Batavia, Ill., died Jan. 24. He was 79.