Walter Robertson Jr., president of Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance, announced Feb. 4 the inauguration of a new strategic plan for the organization.

The first day of racing at Churchill Downs in advance of the Kentucky Derby April 25 will be moved to the afternoon after being held at night since 2011. Additionally, a Sunday card will be added to Derby Week April 26.

The Jockey Club announced Feb. 4 that the 2026 edition of the Fact Book is available. It is a statistical and informational guide to Thoroughbred breeding, racing, and auction sales in North America.

Mike Curry, of America’s Best Racing, sees Intrepido as the pick for the Robert B. Lewis Stakes (G3) Feb. 7 at Santa Anita Park while Robusta could pull the upset.

The Iroquois Steeplechase announced Feb. 4 the renewal of its partnership with The Jockey Club UK, reaffirming a shared commitment to excellence in jump racing and the continued strengthening of ties between American and British steeplechasing.

Intrepido, trained by Jeff Mullins, defeated Desert Gate and Plutarch in the 2025 American Pharoah Stakes and is scheduled to meet them again in the Robert B. Lewis Stakes Feb. 7 at Santa Anita Park.

Mario Gutierrez won the Kitten’s Joy Stakes and the Sweetest Chant Stakes at Gulfstream Park Jan. 31 aboard Brian Lynch trainees, Thousandsticks and Sister Troienne, earning him Jockey of the Week honors for Jan. 26-Feb. 1.

In late December, trainer Butch Reid had a tough decision to make. Should he run his promising now 3-year-old Mailata in the Jerome Stakes on Jan. 2 at Aqueduct Racetrack or the Dec. 30 Future Stars Stakes at his home base of Parx Racing?

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