Veterinarian Dr. John Wiseman of Batavia, Ill., died Jan. 24. He was 79.

When action resumes for the 23rd season of Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse racing April 15, a record amount of purse money will be offered for the premier racing schedule at Horseshoe Indianapolis Racing.

WinStar Farm and CHC’s undefeated 3-year-old colt River Thames bounced out of his Feb. 1 allowance optional claiming victory in good order and will have plenty of options moving forward, Hall of Fame trainer Todd Pletcher said.

Enable will be bred to Haras de Bonneval’s Siyouni, while Bluestocking will commence her breeding career with a mating to Dalham Hall Stud’s Dubawi.

A strong performance by local hopeful Naughty Rascal in the Feb. 8 Sam F. Davis Stakes at Tampa Bay Downs could result in the colt advancing to the track’s annual showcase event, the March 8 Tampa Bay Derby (G3).

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C2 Racing Stable, co-owner of Pegasus World Cup Invitational Stakes (G1) hero White Abarrio, has announced that their stable star will not pursue a return bid in the $20 million Saudi Cup (G1) Feb. 22.

The graded-placed Owen Almighty, disqualified from victory in the Jan. 11 Pasco Stakes at Tampa Bay Downs due to interference, aims for his first route success in the 1 1/16-mile Sam F. Davis Stakes Feb. 8 at Tampa.

Last seen finishing fifth in the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies (G1) at Del Mar Nov. 1, grade 3 winner La Cara is back in action for her 3-year-old debut Feb. 8 as she faces seven rivals in the $150,000 Suncoast Stakes at Tampa Bay Downs.

Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots announced a 10% purse cut beginning with its Feb. 13 program, citing bad weather as the reason.