The Dubai World Cup Carnival officially kicks off at Meydan Racecourse Jan. 21 with all eyes and lots of expectations centered on Godolphin’s long-absent Military March.

The group 2 winner is standing at Clongiffen Stud in Co. Meath.

Dual grade 1 stakes winner Bowies Hero was euthanized earlier this week after developing catastrophic foot complications, co-owner Sol Kumin said.

Just as he secured favoritism last fall in the first round of the Kentucky Derby Future Wager, Life Is Good is expected to remain the long-range betting favorite among individual wagering options for the Kentucky Derby (G1).

My Dixie Doodle (Dixie Union), in foal to American Pharoah, stands out among the entrants of Wanamaker’s January online auction.

Coverage of the Pegasus World Cup Invitational Stakes (G1) highlights the week’s radio and television schedule.

The Jockey Club Thoroughbred Incentive Program announced Jan. 19 that it has approved more than 7,000 awards and classes at more than 1,500 shows in 42 states, Puerto Rico, and six Canadian provinces in 2021.

Foot-dragging in Kentucky, New York only shifting sports betting business.

Japanese champion and grade 1-producing sire Kurofune died Jan. 17, according to the Japan Racing Association. He was 23. 

Japanese champion and grade 1-prodcuing sire Kurofune died Jan. 17, according to the Japan Racing Association. He was 23.