J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Risen Star and Sunland Park Derby.

Equine businesses and organizations generate $11.6 billion for California’s economy and more than 132,000 jobs across racing, competition, recreation, equine therapy, animal-wellness sectors, and more.

Kentucky Derby (G1) hopeful Liberal Arts, who most recently finished third in the Southwest Stakes (G3) at Oaklawn Park, will be aimed at the Arkansas Derby (G1) for his next start, trainer Robert Medina told Oaklawn publicity.

Trainer Lauren Robson saddled her very first winner Feb. 15, bringing a rather extensive resume with her into the Gulfstream Park winner’s circle.

Trainer Brad Cox could be represented by as many as four contenders in the March 2 $300,000 Gotham Stakes (G3) at Aqueduct Racetrack.

The Road, sponsored by Gainesway and Darby Dan Farm

Success stories from the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance.

The 54th annual Santa Anita Jockeys vs. Holy Angels Middle School Charity Basketball Game is Feb. 26, at La Salle High School in Pasadena, Calif.

Trainer Derek Ryan decided three months ago to point his New Jersey-bred gelding Book’em Danno to the $1.5 million Saudi Derby (G3) Feb. 24 at King Abdulaziz Racecourse in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

The program is for maiden and open mares bred in 2024 for foals of 2025.