The Texas Thoroughbred Association’s Two-Year-Olds In Training Sale April 6 at Lone Star Park comes at a time of great optimism in the Texas horse racing and breeding industry. Ttrainers trying to buy horses just wish there was more of a good thing. 

Jockeys and Jeans, a volunteer group dedicated to raising funds for the Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund, today named Caesars Entertainment vice president of racing Joe Morris an official Jockeys and Jeans Ambassador.

Jimmy Lindley, who has died at age 86, was a world-class jockey throughout the 1960s and early 1970s, winning three British Classics and a string of other big races.

Grade 1 winner Going to Vegas seeks a repeat victory in the $125,000 Santa Ana Stakes (G3T) March 26 after taking the 1 1/4-mile turf race last year at Santa Anita Park.

The $500,000 Sunland Park Derby (G3) returns to the racing schedule March 27 after a two-year absence. A field of eight, led by California invaders Slow Down Andy and Straight Up G, battle for Kentucky Derby (G1) qualifying points.

James P. Ryan was an extraordinarily successful owner/breeder and a powerful advocate for backstretch workers.

Imprimis, a graded stakes-winning turf sprinter for Breeze Easy, has been retired due to ankle injury, trainer Joe Orseno said.

It should not come as a surprise that Midnight Bourbon has registered earnings of a little more than $3.1 million for owner Ron Winchell and trainer Steve Asmussen.

Curlin advertised his talents close to the scene of the Meydan winner’s enclosure some 14 years ago with one of his easiest wins in World Cup (G1) history and a son took leading honors at the inaugural Dubai Breeze-Up Sale.

Calling all Thoroughbred owners and trainers to come enjoy the magic of the pre-Derby season at Louisville Thoroughbred Society April 14 from 5-7 p.m. ET with the Backside Learning Center.