Meanwhile, Neige Blanche, the winner of the Astra Stakes (G3T) two starts back on Jan. 17, is the defending champ in the Santa Barbara (G3T) and is unbeaten in two tries at the distance.

Trainer Eric Reed sent Rich Strike back to the track at his Mercury Equine Center May 10, and provided an update May 11 as to plans for the Kentucky Derby (G1) winner.

Louis Grasso, a veterinarian who is among six persons charged two years ago in a New York federal court with harness racing-related doping offenses, entered a guilty plea to distributing misbranded drugs to improve racehorse performance.

Derby Lane Farm homebred Huntertown wins his debut May 11 by 6 3/4 lengths at Horseshoe Indianapolis.

The Richard Hannon-trained filly started 66-1 outsider of the field when landing the 2018 QIPCO One Thousand Guineas (G1) and proved herself again when winning the Kingdom of Bahrain Sun Chariot Stakes (G1) on the same course the following year.

The Cazoo Oaks (G1) picture was set alight by Emily Upjohn, who was cut to a best-priced 6-4 for the Epsom Classic after scorching home in the Tattersalls Musidora Stakes (G3) May 11 at York.

The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission has received laboratory results from post-race samples taken May 6-7 at Churchill Downs. All samples for both days were cleared, including samples from the Kentucky Oaks (G1) and the Kentucky Derby (G1).

The severity of the disease varies but younger horses often show more severe symptoms than older horses. Horses can become infected by inhaling or ingestion of the bacteria as well as touching contaminated items or equipment.

Topped by the additions of champions Beholder and Tepin, chosen in their first year of eligibility, eight new members have been elected to the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame class of 2022

Rich Strike is the latest in a long line of grade 1 winners to have received his early training at Ocala’s family-run Mayberry Farm.