WinStar CEO, president, and racing manager Elliott Walden said Feb. 29 that both Life Is Good and Country Grammer will be running the March 26 Dubai World Cup (G1) at Meydan Racecourse.

In a press conference Feb. 28, Kentucky state Rep. Adam Koenig (an Erlanger Republican) unveiled his latest bill which would allow sports wagering as well as a bill that would see Kentucky lower its breakage rate on pari-mutuel wagers to a penny.

Anticipation built throughout the day that the I Am Invincible colt was likely to top the session and that was immediately evident when the opening bid was made at $361,068, leading to competition from multiple parties.

New York regulators have given final approval to a new rule giving the state Gaming Commission discretion to require jockeys to serve riding violation suspensions at the track where the violation occurred.

Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital will host the second Rood and Riddle International Podiatry Conference, an educational seminar for veterinarians and farriers, April 15-16 at the Spy Coast Equine Educational Center on Newtown Pike in Lexington.

Ganadora, a $1 million Keeneland September yearling, and Highly Respected, a half brother to grade 3 winner By Your Side, both won their first starts Feb. 26 at two different tracks.

Rebel Dane, the sire of Feb. 26 Sweet Embrace Stakes (G2) winner and Golden Slipper (G1) contender Fireburn, as well as group 3-winning juvenile Subterranean, will be relocated to Grant’s Silverdale Farm in the NSW Southern Highlands.

The Thoroughbred Owners of California gave its 2021 statistical awards to Reddam Racing, Tommy Town Thoroughbreds, and Baoma Corp. All winners will be recognized at TOC’s annual meetings at Del Mar Aug. 13 and at Golden Gate Fields Oct. 22.

A review of purses at North American racetracks in 2020-21. This issue also includes a review of 2021 North American stakes and statistics for the top 100 North American trainers.

The sales company’s inaugural March Digital Selected Sale to be held March 17-22.