Owner Chris Fountoukis is on the cusp of a major Kentucky Derby (G1) prep as his undefeated colt Solitude Dude is set to start in the Feb. 28 Fountain of Youth Stakes (G2) Gulfstream Park.

The Road, presented by Gainesway and WinStar Farm, looks at the recent strong Kentucky Derby (G1) performance of winners of prep races that offer 50 qualifying points.

J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Gotham (G3), Fountain of Youth (G2), and Rebel (G2).

Autumn Glow bids to make history in the Verry Elleegant Stakes (G1) Feb. 28 at Randwick Racecourse. The Chris Waller-trained daughter of The Autumn Sun has won her first nine starts, and will emulate Black Caviar if she can win her 10th this weekend.

Meeting Feb. 26 in Arcadia, Calif., the California Horse Racing Board declined to award 2026 race dates for Tehama District Fair and the Humboldt County Fair, both of which had sought a resumption of racing in Northern California.

The advisory on risk factors and prevention of hindlimb fractures is the third equine health advisory issued by the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority, which seeks to prevent catastrophic injury by sharing insights from its database.

In this episode of StarWatch, Greg Martin of Britton Peak discusses a pair of Life Is Good 2YOs that he will consign in the upcoming spring sales. Listen as he speaks high volumes of both young horses, as well as their highly-regarded young sire.

Florida-based trainer Hernan Parra has been suspended 15 days and fined $2,500 for two dexamethasone positive test results in two horses.

While Churchill Downs Inc. is a diverse company involved in historical horse racing, casino gaming, and advance-deposit wagering, it served up a reminder Feb. 26 that its flagship racetrack also played a part in a record-breaking 2025.

Late trainers Christophe Clement and John Shirreffs are among 13 nominees (seven racehorses and six trainers) for the National Museum of Racing Hall of Fame class of 2026.