The colt, bred by Mt. Brilliant, was born Jan. 14 out of the mare Limbo Loose.

The filly was born Jan. 11 at Daydream Farm near Hamburg, Pa.

2020 Eclipse Awards finalists in 17 equine and human categories were announced Jan. 16, 2020. Winners will be announced at the 50th annual Eclipse Awards on Jan. 28 at Spendthrift Farm.

For the on-air talent, production staff, and executives responsible for NYRA’s “America’s Day at the Races” telecasts there’s been only a modicum of rest for the weary crew, many of whom are also involved with NYRA’s daily simulcast shows.

Crestwood Farm stallion Heart to Heart was represented by his first reported foal Jan. 15 when a colt bred by Kenny and Jeannie Racing was foaled at Daisy Acres Farm.

The New York Race Track Chaplaincy announced Jan. 15 that it will honor jockey Irad Ortiz Jr. for his generous and continued devotion to the backstretch community at its fundraiser during the Saratoga Race Course meet this summer.

Kentucky Derby (G1) and Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1) winner Authentic heads the list of finalists for the 2020 Eclipse Awards, the winners of which will be announced Jan. 28 in a virtual ceremony hosted by Spendthrift Farm.

The economic state of New York racing is encouraging, according to industry leaders who spoke at a hearing Jan. 14, but without significant changes going forward, they warned of a dire future.

Beginning Saturday, Jan. 30, the Equine Forum will grow to a new 3-hour format airing from 8:00-11:00 a.m. ET. 

Great Escape, winner of the Nov. 28 Gran Premio Nacional (G1), has shipped to North America and will join Ignacio Correas’ barn at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots next week.