Gulfstream Park is finalizing plans to install a Tapeta surface on what is now the outer section of its turf course, according to a report in Daily Racing Form.

A man who jumped on to a racecourse in New Zealand during a race has been fined and handed 100 hours of community service after “an alcohol-fueled moment of complete madness.”

The prestige of the Santa Anita Handicap (G1) has lured the unbeaten Maxfield to California for the race, where he is matched against seven foes, led by Independence Hall, Express Train, and Idol.

After being in the news March 4 due to an on-track disruption by anti-racing protestors that canceled one race and delayed six others, Golden Gate Fields will receive news coverage for another reason March 7, this time appearing on “60 Minutes.”

Dave Litfin analyzes the March 6 action from California and Florida.

J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the March 6 Frank E. Kilroe Mile (G1T) and San Felipe Stakes (G2) at Santa Anita Park.

After winning the Don Valpredo California Cup Sprint Stakes Jan. 16, Brickyard Ride is scheduled to try a graded stakes for the first time in the $200,000 San Carlos Stakes (G2) March 6 at Santa Anita Park.

Trainers Bill Mott and Todd Pletcher hold strong hands in the $400,000 Lambholm South Tampa Bay Derby (G2) March 6, with Mott starting the probable favorite in Candy Man Rocket and Pletcher running maiden winners Promise Keeper and Unbridled Honor.

For the multiple graded stakes-winning Smooth Like Strait, turning 4 in January brought the prospect of taking on older rivals for the first time, something that will happen March 6 in the $400,000 Frank E. Kilroe Mile (G1T) at Santa Anita Park.

The first in a series of 10 virtual panel presentations was held March 2. The second session titled “Selecting Your Thoroughbred Athletes” will be April 6 at 2 p.m. ET.