A California Horse Racing Board investigation into the snafu before the Nov. 5 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf (G1T) at Del Mar resulted in no complaints being filed but led to five recommendations meant to prevent similar occurrences.

J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Fountain of Youth S. (G2), Gotham S. (G3), and San Felipe S. (G2)

Judge Mary Kay Vyskocil sentenced harness trainer Chris Oakes, who conspired with Thoroughbred trainer Jorge Navarro to give performance-enhancing drugs to Thoroughbred racehorses, to three years in prison during a sentencing hearing March 3.

A pair of executive directors for HBPA state affiliates believe fixed-odds wagering has the potential to bring in significant new customers from attractive demographics (as in younger) while also improving the wagering product for existing customers.

Trainer Saffie Joseph Jr. will triple-up for the March 5 $200,000 Gulfstream Park Mile Stakes (G2) with Collaborate, Ny Traffic, and Girolamo’s Attack with the belief that the one-turn mile distance of the race will be ideal for all three.

Mishriff was back trotting at John and Thady Gosden’s yard in Newmarket March 3 and appeared to show no physical reasons for his poor showing in the Feb. 26 $20 million Saudi Cup (G1). 

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Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners and Alex Daigneault’s Abaan goes after his fourth consecutive win, third at the Championship Meet, and second straight in graded company in the March 5 $200,000 Mac Diarmida Stakes (G2T) at Gulfstream Park.

After winning the Kentucky Oaks (G1) at Churchill Downs last year for the fourth time in his Hall of Fame training career, Todd Pletcher could build upon that success with a promising group of 3-year-old fillies in 2022.

Trainer Chip Woolley has been granted a stay of a 180-day suspension and a $2,625 fine by Rudy Casillas, racing division director of the Arizona Department of Gaming, while he appeals that ruling issued last month by Turf Paradise stewards.