Mark Schwartz’s Brooklyn Strong has emerged from the winter season stronger than ever following a brief illness that kept the colt from running in the first of the year’s preps for the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve (G1). 

Studs and stallion masters have already thrown their hat into the ring in a bid to secure the breeding rights to Mishriff, winner of last week’s $20 million Saudi Cup.

The Indiana Horse Racing Commission met March 2 and approved several changes for the upcoming 2021 racing season at Indiana Grand Racing & Casino. 

Multiple graded stakes winner Horologist has been named 2020 New Jersey-bred horse of the year and champion older female by the Thoroughbred Breeders’ Association of New Jersey.  

Owners and trainers planning to compete at Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino in Altoona, Iowa this year should take note of a number of important dates and deadlines for the 2021 season that begins on April 30.

Registrations are still being accepted for the Thoroughbred Owner Conference, which begins March 2, at 2 p.m. ET as the first of a series of 10 virtual panels that will be held on the first Tuesday of every month for the duration of the year.

The change in date of the $150,000 Dixie Belle Stakes for 3-year-old fillies at Oaklawn Park appeared to be a blessing in disguise for Fox Hill Farms’ lightly-raced Windmill.

A loosening of restrictions statewide will allow the track to open April 23.

Candy Man Rocket, winner of the Sam F. Davis Stakes (G3) at Tampa Bay Downs Feb. 6, is expected to head a large field for the $400,000 Lambholm South Tampa Bay Derby (G2) March 6.

The New York Thoroughbred Breeders, Inc. (NYTB) is pleased to announce Thoroughbred breeders and owners Patricia Generazio and her late husband Frank Generazio.