The son of Ghostzapper finished a neck behind Forte in the Breeders’ Futurity (G1).

Blue Rose Farm’s Arcangelo, last-out winner of the Peter Pan Stakes (G3) at Belmont Park, worked five-eighths in 1:02.81 at Belmont May 31 with Hall of Fame jockey Javier Castellano aboard in preparation for the $1.5 million Belmont Stakes (G1).

Peter Pan Stakes winner Arcangelo works five furlongs in 1:02.81 May 31 at Belmont Park in preparation for the Belmont Stakes (G1). Courtesy NYRA

Hackney-born apprentice Kaiya Fraser is relishing his first ride at Epsom on Derby day, when he partners Ancient Times in the most thrilling five-furlong test in Britain.

In conjunction with New York Thoroughbred Breeders, Wanamaker’s has released the catalog for the second annual New York-Bred Horses of Racing Age Sale.

Hong Kong’s large-scale Australian Thoroughbred industry investor Tony Fung rounded out his 2023 yearling portfolio with the acquisition of an AU$450,000 filly by Zoustar on the Gold Coast.

Forte has been out of sight from a racing perspective over the past couple of months, but not out of the minds of voters.

Peter Pan Stakes winner Arcangelo works 5 furlongs in 1:02.81 May 31 at Belmont Park in preparation for the Belmont Stakes. Courtesy NYRA

Spendthrift Farm’s Major Dude, a one-time Kentucky Derby (G1) hopeful and among the nation’s top 3-year-old turf horses, invades Penn National Race Course June 2 for the $400,000 Penn Mile (G2T).

The Swinger/Omni wager will be available on all races at both Woodbine Racetrack and Woodbine Mohawk Park beginning June 1. A popular international wager, it requires horseplayers to select two of the top three finishers in a race.