KEEP recognizes the Kentucky House of Representatives for advancing HB 606, legislation that would legalize sports wagering in Kentucky. KEEP has launched a citizen advocacy campaign in support of Senate passage of the legislation.

The last time a sophomore filly was awarded Washington horse of the year was 22 years ago, and in fact since 1950, Blazingbellablu is only the sixth three-year-old distaffer to achieve that high honor.

Churchill Downs Inc. announced March 22 that Michael Taylor has been named president of Turfway Park and its supporting Newport Racing & Gaming facility.

Fanticipate announced March 22 that it has partnered with the Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation to offer a series of auctions coinciding with the 2022 Kentucky Three-Day Event.

Santa Anita Park stewards issued a $1,000 fine to trainer Richard Baltas March 19 after his trainee Lookin At Sweetie won a maiden claiming race Jan. 21 after showing the prohibited presence of the methocarbamol when breezing Jan. 3.

Women interested in learning the ropes of racehorse ownership now have a unique opportunity to become involved thanks to the vision of Michelle Borisenok, founder and president of a boutique partnership called Brown Road Racing. 

Wayne Spalding, owner of grade 1 winning turf horse Bullards Alley, died March 17 after a long battle with cancer. He was 56.

Dubai World Cup Sponsored by Emirates Airline (G1) favorite Life Is Good holds the lead in this year’s fourth National Thoroughbred Racing Association’s Top Thoroughbred Poll released March 22, well ahead of Letruska and Express Train.

Dollars and Sense with Frank Angst.

Godolphin holds a strong hand in a competitive field for the Al Quoz Sprint (G1) on World Cup night March 26.