The least likely of trainer Wesley Ward’s duo of contenders prevailed in a thrilling gate-to-wire score in the April 15 $200,000 TVG Limestone Stakes.

Shirl’s Speight powered wide down the lane and thrust his nose in front under the wire to capture his third straight victory in the $600,000 Maker’s Mark Mile Stakes (G1T) at Keeneland April 15.

Coastal Equine consigns the Girvin colt that is Hip 1004 in the Ocala Breeders’ Sales Spring 2-Year-Olds in Training Sale being held April 19-22.

The TRF Second Chances Program provides incarcerated individuals the chance to build life skills while participating in a vocational training program in equine care and management as they provide supervised care to retired racehorses.

The anonymous consignor said, “I was looking at the saddle, thinking I might cut it in half to mount it on the wall when I turned over the leg saddle flap and barely noticed something there inscribed in the leather. It read, ‘Sir Barton.’”

Gary Fenton notes that Southern California’s horse population is flat versus 2021- which begs the question of why horsemen and horsewomen, with the same number of horses, are not entering the entry box the same way as 2021.

As racing prepares to bid farewell to Tofane and Shout The Bar in the April 16 All Aged Stakes (G1) at Randwick Racecourse, two other star mares appear likely to continue at least into the spring.

British All-Weather Championships wind up with thrilling finishes and proof of the series’ role in international competition.

Frustration on the inability of the bill to pass was felt on both sides of the aisle. Senate Majority Floor Leader Damon Thayer of Georgetown said he supported the bill and is “tired of being the spokesperson” for his party’s opposition.

Tami Bobo’s Simplification breezed an easy five furlongs April 15 at Gulfstream Park in preparation for a scheduled start in the May 7 Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve (G1) at Churchill Downs.