On Racing

The Hong Kong Classic Mile, first leg of its 4-year-old Classic Series, looks wide open, but Zac Purton, who has ridden more than half the entries at one time or another, opts for Sagacious Life.

Ifyousaidso, a winning Florida-bred daughter of Cajun Breeze, garnered a final bid of $110,000 from Dare to Dream Stable Management to top the OBSOnline January Sale of 2-Year-Olds and Horses of Racing Age.

The California track will be closed for training Feb. 5-9 and no live racing will be conducted Feb. 7-8. The mixed racing meet will resume Feb. 14.

The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission approved a new three-year racing contract Jan. 15 between Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino, the Iowa Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association, and the Iowa Quarter Horse Racing Association.

Beginning Feb. 5, the New York Racing Association will require computer-assisted wagering activity to cease at one minute to post in all wagering pools not previously subject to high-speed wagering restrictions.

Doneraile Court had been at Old Friends since December 2019. Prior to that he was well traveled at stud, last standing in Florida.

Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1) winner Forever Young defends his 2025 Saudi Cup (G1) title against Bob Baffert duo in expected fields announced Jan. 30 for the big weekend in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

The New York Racing Association announces revisions to the stakes schedule and a plan for additional race days to account for weather-related cancellations at Aqueduct Racetrack. 

Owner Joe Moore is spearheading the formation of the Wisconsin Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association with the goal of establishing a breeding program in the Badger State.