Former Manchester United team manager Sir Alex Ferguson says he is enjoying the extra dimension that becoming a breeder has brought to his involvement in horse racing, as he looked forward to Spirit Dancer contesting the Neom Turf Cup (G2T) Feb. 24.

Dedicated to international racing and those who take the greatest care of its star athletes, Fasig-Tipton will sponsor a Best Turned Out prize of $2,666 for the world’s richest race, the $20 million Saudi Cup (G1) Feb. 24. 

The 38th edition of Jim McKay Maryland Million Day will take place Oct. 12 at Laurel Park. The event is designed to promote Maryland stallions, whose offspring compete in the races with purses and awards of over $1 million.

Officials with Churchill Downs Inc. confirmed Feb. 22 that the new paddock will be completed in time for this year’s spring meet that will feature the 150th edition of the Kentucky Derby (G1) May 4 at the company’s flagship track in Louisville, Ky.

The Road, contenders on the Triple Crown trail

This feature provides a capsule look at three horses who are heating up on the Triple Crown trail and three horses whose chances for the 2024 Kentucky Derby (G1) are not quite as strong as they were a few weeks ago.

Slow Down Andy, winner of the 2023 Awesome Again Stakes (G1), has been retired, trainer Doug O’Neill said Feb. 22.

J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Saudi Cup and Saudi Derby.

The first reported foal, bred by Blazing Forest Stable, was born Feb. 21 at Millford Farm near Midway, Ky.

Tickets are on sale for the 37th annual Kentucky Derby Museum Ball on April 26. The event serves as the Museum’s largest fundraiser of the year.