After a bit of a regulatory delay, MyRacehorse will offer microshares of two-time champion female Monomoy Girl April 15.

Lawrence Cordes’ homebred Mighty Heart took home the award for Canadian Horse of the Year and champion 3-year-old male April 15 during The Jockey Club of Canada’s 46th annual Sovereign Awards ceremony.

Between Saturday, April 17 and Wednesday, April 28, Churchill Downs will be open free-of-charge daily from 7-10 a.m. so guests can watch the nation’s top 3-year-old Thoroughbreds train toward the Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks.

WinStar Farm and CHC’s Fearless will put his moniker to the test April 17 when he faces down a well-respected field of graded stakes winners in the $1 million Oaklawn Handicap (G2) at Oaklawn Park. 

After a frenetic opening session, intensity levels settled down a touch on Day 2 of the Tattersalls Craven Sale, with the market headed by 14 six-figure 2-year-olds.

The operators of Laurel Park announced April 15 the cancellation of racing at the Maryland track April 17-19 due to an ongoing evaluation of the main track.

Charlie LoPresti, best known as the trainer of two-time Horse of the Year Wise Dan, has quietly retired from racing at the age of 63. The New York native began training in 1993 and disbanded his stable at the close of 2020.

The Cuomo decision April 13 means at least 20% of Belmont Park will have fans in the stands, and it is uncertain if the attendance floor could be raised before the annual Saratoga Race Course meet this summer.

Xavier Mcgrapth voluntarily went to the Bourbon County Sheriff’s Office April 13 and was arrested on charges of second degree animal cruelty. He is out on bond and still faces arraignment.

The New York Racing Association announced April 15 a return to the traditional Pick 6 wager, featuring a $1 bet minimum, at the upcoming 48-day Belmont Park spring/summer meet.