Although total wagering increased by 1% in March, the total wagering on U.S. races through the first three months of 2024 was down 4% at $$2,590,112,041 compared to the $2,699,177,001 amassed in the first quarter of 2023.

Albaugh Family Stables’ Louisiana Derby (G2) winner Catching Freedom began his workout preparations for the 150th running of the $5 million Kentucky Derby (G1) May 4 with a half-mile move in :48 2/5 April 5 at Churchill Downs.

A judge in New York granted a temporary restraining order preventing imposition of a 14-day suspension against trainer Todd Pletcher for an alleged medication infraction almost two years ago.

Johannes stamped himself as a horse to watch in the turf mile division with an explosive win in the $100,000 American Stakes (G3) at Santa Anita April 4.

Team Valor International’s Nadette (FR) displayed a flashy turn of foot as she skimmed the rail to go last to first in the $100,000 Wilshire Stakes (G3T) at Santa Anita Park April 4.

Trainer and owner/breeder Eddie Rich is offering free seasons to his grade 1-winning stallion Finnegans Wake, who stands at Hunter Stallion Station.

The Road, presented by Gainesway and Darby Dan Farm

Led by successful journeyman rider Chris Landeros, a change of racing seasons brought some new names to Gulfstream Park for the Royal Palm Meet, which opened April 4.

Tapalo exits a second-place effort in the El Camino Real Derby Feb. 10. While that race was on synthetic, the Tapiture ridgling has also shown an affinity for Santa Anita Park’s dirt main track ahead of the Santa Anita Derby (G1).

A look at three horses moving forward toward the spring classics.