Nine of the last twenty-six winners of the Rachel Alexandra Stakes (G2) have gone onto Kentucky Oaks (G1) glory.

Willis Horton Racing’s 5-year-old son of Malibu Moon came into the race off a fourth in the Pegasus World Cup Invitational Stakes (G1) three weeks ago. The Razorback Handicap (G3) was trainer D. Wayne Lukas’ 630th graded stakes win in North America.

Built Wright Stables’ Eastern Bay powered home to earn his first graded victory Feb. 18 in the $250,000 General George (G3) at Laurel Park, where Swayin to and Fro took the co-featured $250,000 Barbara Fritchie Stakes (G3).

A return to New Orleans once again invigorated Pioneer of Medina as he prevailed by a head in a fierce stretch duel with Mr. Wireless to take the $250,000 Mineshaft Stakes (G3) on the Feb. 18 card at Fair Grounds.

The 4-year-old daughter of Classic Empire who is already a dual stakes winner and graded stakes placed, came home victorious over Kathleen O. to clinch the Royal Delta Stakes (G3) for Hall of Fame trainer Todd Pletcher and Robert and Lawana Low.

Overseas contenders excelled Feb. 18 at Al Rayyan Racecourse, including 2020 Breeders’ Cup Mile (G1T) winner Order of Australia.

Two-time champion and multiple grade 1 winner Monomoy Girl has given birth to her first foal according to Spendthrift Farm general manager Ned Toffey, who broke the news to FanDuel TV’s Gabby Gaudet Feb. 18.

Connections of Coolangatta will contemplate a trip to Royal Ascot after the filly blitzed a classy field of elder rivals to win the Black Caviar Lightning Stakes (G1) at Flemington Racecourse Feb. 18.

Taiba preps for the 2023 Saudi Cup at King Abdulaziz Racecourse, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Courtesy Jockey Club of Saudi Arabia

Country Grammer preps for the 2023 Saudi Cup at King Abdulaziz Racecourse, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Courtesy Jockey Club of Saudi Arabia