On the March 2 episode of BloodHorse Monday: Brad Cox discusses Commandment’s victory in the Fountain of Youth Stakes (G2) and provides updates on other Kentucky Derby/Oaks prospects. Eric Hamelback previews the National HBPA conference March 3-7.

In an effort to make up for the days lost to the recent blizzard that impacted the Northeast, Parx Racing has added March 5 and 12 programs to the calendar.

Patrick Reed presents four takeaways from an action-packed weekend highlighted by three 105-point Kentucky Derby (G1) prep races: the Fountain of Youth Stakes (G2), the Gotham Stakes (G3), and the Rebel Stakes (G2) at Oaklawn Park.

He doesn’t sit with it very often, but every square inch of David Scanlon’s daily routine now serves as a reminder for how far he has exceeded his initial career objective.

Registration is open for the National Horseplayers Championship Last Chance/First Chance Contest at the Horseshoe Las Vegas March 12, the final chance to qualify for the 27th National Horseplayers Championship.

Too Darn Hot’s strong form in Australia translated into sales ring success when a colt by the star Darley shuttler sold to X Bloodstock for a session-topping AU$750,000 on Day 2 of the Inglis Premier Yearling Sale, March 2.

Lee Pokoik has spent more than 35 years mastering the art of Thoroughbred breeding, and now he looks toward a historic first: a trip to the Kentucky Derby (G1) to cheer on a star he bred.

In a display of heart and determination, Explora secured her first graded stakes win of 2026 in the $750,000 Honeybee Stakes (G3) at Oaklawn Park, earning 50 points on the Road to the Kentucky Oaks.

In a thrilling stretch duel, Class President was able to fend off Silent Tactic to win the $1 million Rebel Stakes (G2) at Oaklawn Park March 1 in his first start around two turns.

Less than four months after being seriously injured in a frightening on-track accident, jockey Dylan Davis’ comeback is in full swing at Gulfstream Park.