The Kentucky Equine Drug Research Council approved a motion Feb. 4 to provide $40,000 in additional funding for the third and final phase of a messenger RNA study headed by veterinarian Dr. Allen Page.

Danielle Austin has joined West Point Thoroughbreds as an owner concierge, an additional staff position dedicated to West Point partners.

Due to deteriorating weather conditions, Laurel Park was forced to cancel the remainder of its live program Feb. 4 following the third race.

The results of a necropsy and toxicology report examining the sudden death of Kentucky Derby (G1) first-place finisher Medina Spirit are “imminent,” expected in about a week, according to Scott Chaney, executive director of the CHRB.

The New York Racing Association announced Feb. 4 the stakes schedule for the 44-day Belmont Park spring/summer meet, which will feature 59 stakes races worth $16.95 million in total purses.

Fledgling ownership group Orpen Horses will be represented by 3-year-old filly Jet Force Feb. 6 in the $100,000 Ruthless Stakes for sophomore fillies sprinting seven furlongs at Aqueduct Racetrack. 

A deal between the British Jockey Club and gambling technology company Playtech involving the development of casino games has been criticized for undermining efforts to differentiate betting on racing from games of chance.

Hot Rod Charlie ran the locals off their feet in his Meydan debut Feb. 4, setting himself up nicely for a go in seven weeks’ time at the Dubai World Cup (G1).

Andy Serling and Anthony Stabile look ahead to the Toboggan and Withers.

Value plays in the Endeavor Stakes, Withers Stakes (G3), Sweetest Chant (G3T), and Holy Bull Stakes (G3).