Airdrie Stud’s grade 1-placed, multiple graded stakes winner McCraken has been pensioned from stud duty and retired to Old Friends Thoroughbred Retirement farm in Georgetown, Ky. He arrived at the farm March 25.

Officials from Keeneland, Fasig-Tipton, and Ocala Breeders’ Sales Company jointly announced plans March 26 to enhance medication policies designed to safeguard the welfare of the horse.

Byron King reviews replays of the Jeff Ruby Steaks (G3) and the Louisiana Derby (G2).

Nashwa’s achievements on the racecourse have long made her a priceless breeding prospect, so her presence in the March 30 Dubai Turf (G1T) at Meydan must indicate that there is plenty more expected of her as a 5-year-old.

Byron King’s Top 12 on the Road to the Kentucky Derby, presented by Spendthrift Farm.

Kentucky Derby hero Mine That Bird has returned to Churchill Downs, the sight of his greatest victory, to help usher in the Kentucky Derby Museum’s new Long Shots exhibit that opens to the public March 28.

Kentucky Derby Museum president Patrick Armstrong discusses 2009 Kentucky Derby (G1) winner Mine That Bird’s return to the museum for his 15th anniversary and opening of the new Long Shots Exhibit

Nashwa’s achievements on the racecourse have long made her a priceless breeding prospect so her presence in the March 30 Dubai Turf (G1T) at Meydan must indicate that there is plenty more expected of her as a 5-year-old.

Notes team coverage of the Dubai World Cup Card.

Off his victory in the Louisiana Derby (G2) March 23 at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots, Catching Freedom has moved into fifth place in the NTRA Top 3-Year-Old Thoroughbred Poll.