A bill that would decouple gaming licenses tied to Florida Thoroughbred tracks passed the Industries and Professional Activities Subcommittee of the State House of Representatives Feb. 5 in Tallahassee despite opposition from horsemen.

Three Heating Up

After finishing a surprise third in the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile (G1) at Del Mar Nov. 1, Hill Road has remained in the United States and joined the barn of five-time Eclipse Award-winning trainer Chad Brown.

Prince Karim, Aga Khan IV, was the spiritual leader to 20 million Nizari Ismaili Muslims and a major investor in European racing and owned a number of prestigious equine and bloodstock properties in France and Ireland.

The death of the Aga Khan has been announced at the age of 88. The influential owner/breeder raced several champions and group 1 winners through the decades.

2024 Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1) winner and Eclipse champion 3-year-old male Sierra Leone will miss an intended start in the $20 million Saudi Cup (G1) at King Abdulaziz Racecourse Feb. 22.

New research from the Royal Veterinary College has identified more than 100 genes that may contribute to bone fracture risk in Thoroughbreds.

Truly Quality will look to begin his 2025 season the way he ended his 2024 campaign—on a winning note. In the $100,000 San Marcos Stakes (G3T), the son of Quality Road will not only kick off the new year but vie for his fourth consecutive victory.

Following a week that included 10 wins, more than any other rider, two stakes victories and a graded score on Eclatant in the Feb. 1 Forward Gal Stakes (G3), jockey Luis Saez was recognized as the Jan. 27-Feb. 2 Jockey of the Week.

Prince Karim, Aga Khan IV, was the spiritual leader to 20 million Nizari Ismaili Muslims and a major investor in European racing and owned a number of prestigious equine and bloodstock properties in France and Ireland.