Yulong Investments general manager Vin Cox has tendered his resignation after a little more than a year with the breeding and racing giant. 

St. Elias Stable’s Captain Cook breezed a half-mile in :49 March 26 over the Belmont Park dirt training track as he prepares for the $750,000 Wood Memorial Stakes (G2), a 1 1/8-mile test for sophomores, at Aqueduct Racetrack April 5.

Hall of Fame jockey Mike Smith will bid for a fourth Florida Derby (G1) with a ride on Madaket Road, a mount he picks up after scheduled jockey Tyler Gaffalione injured an ankle March 26.

After seeing the light go on in Owen Almighty’s second try around two turns, trainer Brian Lynch is hoping for a similar type of response from stablemate Jimmy’s Dailys in the $1 million Florida Derby (G1) at Gulfstream Park March 29.

Choisya had only one black-type success to her name before joining Gainsborough Stables’ satellite operation at Meydan prior to Christmas. Her improvement since has prompted connections to target a grade 1 at Keeneland: the Jenny Wiley Stakes (G1T).

Trainer Gary Contessa’s claim that he did not know about a change in New York State’s claiming rules when he violated a new provision governing claimed horses running out of state “strains credibility,” according to a hearing officer’s comments.

Woodbine’s CA$750,000 E.P. Taylor Stakes (G1T) has been added to the Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series as an official “Win and You’re In” race. ​The winner receives an automatic, fees-paid berth to the Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Turf (G1T).

Mike Curry analyzes the 10-horse field in the $1 million Florida Derby (G1) at Gulfstream Park March 29, which has historically been one of the most important stepping stone to the Kentucky Derby (G1).

Godolphin Mile (G2) contender Little Vic carries the colors of former Major League Baseball star Victor Martínez, a five-time MLB All-Star turned passionate owner.

Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance will be on-site this year at Santa Anita Park for the Santa Anita Derby (G1) Saturday, April 5, 2025.