The positive outlook that has helped four-time Eclipse Award-winning owner Ken Ramsey in horse racing also carries him in life, where he recently has received a concerning prognosis regarding his health.

The improved middle market, compared with 2023, is tempered by higher percentages of buy-backs and outs.

Before trainer Wayne Lukas’ horsemanship and jockey Jaime Torres’ front-running ride aided Seize the Grey to victory in the May 18 Preakness Stakes (G1), the team at Highlander Training Center played a key role in the colt’s development this winter.

When horse racing returns to Fort Erie May 28, it will be as much a family reunion as it will be the season opener for the historic border oval.  Just ask horse trainer Kevin Buttigieg, who can’t think of a better place to call home.

King for a Day, a multiple stakes-winning son of Uncle Mo, had his first winner as a sire May 24 when the 2-year-old colt Soontobeking won at the Belmont at the Big A meeting.

The marquee night of the Evangeline Downs season will be June 1, with Louisiana Legends Night. The Louisiana Thoroughbred Breeders Association will award two scholarships, each valued at $1,000, to college students.

The champion 2-year-old colt of 2023 and Florida Derby (G1) winner worked May 24 with Mindframe in preparation for the June 8 Belmont Stakes (G1) at Saratoga Race Course. The pair worked in :50 for a half-mile, galloping out in 1:02 2/5.

Classic-winning trainer Christophe Clement has begun serving a seven-day suspension for a post-race finding of a controlled medication.

Stud Tobe’s rising star Wentrue leads a 14-horse field for the 1 1/4-mile Gran Premio Club Hipico Falabella (G1) May 26 at Club Hipico de Santiago in Chile. Wentrue is trained by Patricio Baeza, who has entered five horses in Sunday’s race.

The Magic Millions National Weanling Sale has stood the test of time and the auction house’s managing director Barry Bowditch believes this year’s Gold Coast offering will be no exception.