Porter on Pedigrees

The $500,000 Virginia Derby, a points race on the Road to the Kentucky Derby, will transition to the dirt and be held on March 15, anchoring a new three-day spring meet that will also include the $250,000 Virginia Oaks, a Kentucky Oaks points race.

Among Peace and Justice’s last 100 starters, 47% finished in the money, with 18% winners and $8,250 average earnings per start. His top runners include Dontlookbackatall, winner of the Caress Stakes (G3T) at Saratoga Race Course.

It is the third-highest price at the December Mares sale behind Marsha’s record sale of 6,000,000gns and Alcohol Free’s 5,400,000gns sale to Yulong Investments here two years ago.

Maiden Watch: Week of Nov. 25-Dec. 1

Among his last 100 starters, 47% finished in the money, with 18% winners and $8,250 average earnings per start. His top runners include Dontlookbackatall, winner of the Caress Stakes (G3T) at Saratoga.

Nobals, set to be the first American-trained runner in the Hong Kong International Races since 2017, spiked a fever after traveling and is under observation.

Angel Cordero, Jerry Bailey, Steve Cauthen, Julie Krone, Edgar Prado, Pat Day, Laffit Pincay Jr., Ramon Dominguez, Jean Cruguet, and Chris McCarron are among those confirmed to attend the 10th annual Jockeys & Jeans event at Gulfstream Park.

Rockridge Stud in New York announced Dec. 3 its seven-stallion roster and fees for the 2025 breeding season, topped by Americanrevolution, who stands for $12,500, and Mind Control, whose fee is $8,000.

Prairie Meadows has announced the live horse racing dates for the 2025 season, which have been approved by the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission. The racing season will run May 9 through Sept. 27.