Placed horses in non-pattern races are to receive an increased share of prize-money in Britain from March 27 following a change in the distribution structure confirmed by the Racehorse Owners Association.

With a fully viable Northern Kentucky path to the Kentucky Derby (G1) back in place in 2021, Hush of a Storm could earn a van trip down Interstate 71 when he starts in the $250,000 Jeff Ruby Steaks (G3) March 27 at Turfway Park.

Anders, a son of the highly sought after but now pensioned sire Not A Single Doubt and the fastest horse Ciaron Maher says he has trained, has been retired to Widden Stud to stand his first season for 2021.

The five-time-winning son of Majestic Warrior will stand at Charter Oak Farm near Hot Springs.

FOX Sports, a unit of Fox Corporation, and NYRA announced an expanded partnership that establishes FOX Sports as the official wagering partner of NYRA Bets and the leading media provider for elite Thoroughbred racing through the next decade. 

Churchill Downs’ concerted effort to “internationalize” the Kentucky Derby Sponsored by Woodford Reserve (G1) shows every sign of paying off big time on March 27 in the UAE Derby Sponsored by Emirates NBD (G2)—perhaps with a reverse twist.

In partnership with Norton Healthcare, Churchill Downs will offer COVID-19 vaccinations beginning later this month to its backstretch and frontside workers, track officials said March 25 in a conference call with horsemen.

Trainer Michael Stidham talks about his first Dubai World Cup (G1) contender, Mystic Guide. The son of Ghostzapper will start from post six in the 25th running of the $12 million Dubai World Cup March 27 at Meydan.

Cockney Rebel, winner of the 2007 Stan James Two Thousand Guineas (G1) and Boylesports Irish Two Thousand Guineas (G1) and latterly Batsford Stud resident, has died at the age of 17.

Hamdan Al Maktoum, one of the most prominent and influential figures in international horse racing for more than four decades, has died. He was 75.