With the recent success of last year’s Arqana Breeze-Up Sale topper Ruling Court in the Two Thousand Guineas (G1), top buyers have flocked to Deauville ahead of Saturday’s ring action.

Former trainer Kathy Walsh died in her sleep May 8 in Chico, Calif., where she had resided for the past 2 1/2 years. She was 85. 

A big step for Maryland racing was made May 9, when Maryland Gov. Wes Moore approved a plan that called for the demolition and restoration of Pimlico Race Course, in addition to the acquisition of Shamrock Farm as a satellite training center.

Blane Servis, assistant to trainer Brad Cox, allowed America’s Best Racing inside his journey on the path to recovery and behind the scenes with Final Gambit before and during the May 3 Kentucky Derby (G1) at Churchill Downs.

Sara Elbadwi & Paul Verderosa look ahead at the Peter Pan Stakes and the Man O’ War Stakes at the Belmont at the Big A.

Godolphin’s Kentucky Oaks (G1) winner Good Cheer returned to training May 6 at Churchill Downs, and trainer Brad Cox said the $500,000 Acorn Stakes (G1) on Belmont Stakes (G1) weekend at Saratoga Race Course could be her next target.

British racing’s largest marketing campaign yet will launch May 20 under the title “The Going Is Good,” with Simon Michaelides of Great British Racing declaring he was “incredibly confident” about what it can do for the sport.

Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf (G1T) contender Satono Carnaval and 2024 Asahi Hai Futurity (G1) winner Admire Zoom try to return to the winner’s enclosure in the May 11 NHK Mile Cup (G1) at Tokyo Racecourse.

The Maryland Thoroughbred Racetrack Operating Authority announced the inaugural board of directors for The Maryland Jockey Club, a newly formed nonprofit entity charged with overseeing live racing at Laurel Park, Pimlico, and a new training facility.

A panel of veterinarians serving in equine medical leadership roles discussed Kentucky’s equine safety protocols and advances in technology during a May 9 panel of the ARCI Annual Conference at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky.