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.

Trainer Ron Moquett is testing the unknown with Time for Truth in the $1.25 million Rebel Stakes (G2) Feb. 24 at Oaklawn Park.

In a public statement Feb. 22 on the social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter), Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said a proposed runway expansion project at Bluegrass Station cannot move forward without local support.

Reigning champion 3-year-old filly Pretty Mischievous logged her first breeze since returning to trainer Brendan Walsh’s barn this winter when she worked three furlongs in :37.65 Feb. 22 at Palm Meadows Training Center in Boynton Beach, Fla.

The Florida Thoroughbred Breeders’ and Owners’ Association released results of the American Horse Council Foundation’s 2023 Equine Economic Impact Study for the Marion County/Ocala Metro on Feb. 22

Robert “Red” McKenzie will be presented with the Special Sovereign Award during the 49th Annual Sovereign Awards ceremony April 18 in Woodbridge, Ontario. The Special Sovereign Award recognizes a particular achievement within a given year.

Dr. Ronald Jensen, who served 10 years as equine medical director for the California Horse Racing Board through 2005, passed away at his home Feb. 12.

Agent Sheamus Mills said the AU$625,000 Playing God filly—the star attraction of Magic Millions Perth Yearling Sale Feb. 22—could not be faulted as the potency of her sire resonated with buyers from across Australia.

Assistant trainer Jimmy Barnes talks about National Treasure’s prospects for the 2024 Saudi Cup. Courtesy Jockey Club of Saudi Arabia / Kevin Rodway