Maiden Watch: Week of Feb. 17-23

A schedule, compiled by America’s Best Racing, of this week’s racing events on radio and television.

Frankly Speaking’s homebred Dashman, winner of the William L. McKnight Stakes (G3T) in his 4-year-old debut, will look to build on that victory in the $215,000 Mac Diarmida Stakes (G2T) March 1 at Gulfstream Park.

Runner-up in last year’s Belmont Stakes (G1) and Haskell Stakes (G1), Repole Stable and St. Elias Stable’s Mindframe returns to racing March 1 in the $215,000 Gulfstream Park Mile Stakes (G2).

Looking to keep his hot start to the season going, trainer Dan Blacker saddles grade 3 winner El Potente for his toughest task yet March 1 in the $300,000 Frank E. Kilroe Mile Stakes (G1T) at Santa Anita Park.

Byron King recaps the Rebel Stakes (G2) and previews the San Felipe Stakes (G2) and Fountain of Youth Stakes (G2).

Not to be overshadowed is the Australia-bred Uncorked, a daughter of Australian sire Pierro. Since coming to the U.S., 6-year-old Uncorked has finished in the top three 75% of the time with a 3-4-2 mark from 12 races.

The Euro/Mideast Road to the Kentucky Derby resumes Feb. 26 at Kempton Park with a Godolphin colt heavily favored to win.

Trainer Dan Blacker is pleased with the resiliency Straight No Chaser has shown in his travel as the target now focuses on the April 5 Dubai Golden Shaheen (G1).

Byron King’s Top 12 on the Road to the Kentucky Derby, presented by Spendthrift Farm.