The Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association is hosting its breeding clinic May 30-31 in Lexington.

Industry members are invited to the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority’s upcoming virtual Town Hall from noon-2 p.m. Thursday, April 24, where HISA leadership will host a transparent conversation about its financial processes.

A line-up of 365 weanlings (plus supplements) will be offered during the one-day session, including a half brother to Hong Kong champion Golden Sixty by Medaglia d’Oro.

Grade 2-winning filly Non Compliant suffered a catastrophic breakdown during training April 17 at Los Alamitos Race Course according to California Horse Racing Board records.

The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority released an Equine Health Advisory after their findings suggest horses in early stages of training or those returning from an extended layoff may be at higher risk for fatal proximal forelimb fractures.

Brian Hernandez Jr., who joined trainer Ken McPeek in completing the  Kentucky Oaks (G1)–Kentucky Derby sweep last year with Thorpedo Anna and Mystik Dan, is back again with mounts in the marquee events.

Russell and Helen Foutz Distaff Stakes

American Stakes

A cool, calm, and collected Cabo Spirit entered the Santa Anita starting gate for the $101,000 American Stakes (G3T) April 20. When his competition decided to leave him alone on the lead, he made them pay late as he coasted to the wire in victory.

After a 10-year absence, veteran jockey Martin Garcia is headed back to the Kentucky Derby (G1). He is set to ride Citizen Bull, last year’s champion 2-year-old male, for trainer Bob Baffert in the 151st Run for the Roses at Churchill Downs May 3.