On Racing

Grade 3 winner King Zachary was represented by his first winner as a stallion Jan. 11 when King Adolis won the third race at Sam Houston Race Park.

There will be no warm-up starts for new trainer Nick Vaccarezza, but then again he’s been preparing most of his life for the opportunity.

Santa Anita Park has provided space for a pop-up donation site to help victims of Los Angeles County wildfires, an effort that began with three men streaming their efforts to provide some free hot dogs on TikTok.

The fans in attendance at Tampa Bay Downs were treated to a show in addition to live racing as the pair of featured seven-furlong 3-year-old stakes provided plenty of drama and theatrics Jan. 11.

A half sister to grade 1 winner and recent Clark Stakes (G2) victor Rattle N Roll will go through the ring at the Keeneland January Horses of All Ages Sale as Hip 249 under the Indian Creek banner.

Grade 3-placed winner Harlocap is from the immediate family of prominent sire Pioneerof the Nile. He will enter stud this year at T.C. Westmeath Stud Farm at CA$3,500.

Kentucky Derby (G1) winner Mystik Dan continued his preparation for the $3.015 million Pegasus World Cup Invitational Stakes (G1) by breezing five furlongs in :59.48 at Gulfstream Park Jan. 11.

Top turf miler Johannes, an Eclipse Award finalist for 2024 champion turf male, has been sidelined with bone bruising and will point toward a summer campaign.

Santa Anita Park has canceled racing this weekend, Jan. 11-12, given the overnight developments with the wildfires on the west side of Los Angeles. Santa Anita Park’s expansive property is currently being used to support several relief efforts.