Trainer Bob Baffert has entered five 3-year-olds in the seven-furlong Malibu Stakes, headed by recent Perryville Stakes (G3) winner Barnes.

Porter on Pedigrees: Express Kid

BloodHorse has reprised its online year-end survey to ask some of the sport’s leading individuals for their opinions on pertinent issues facing the sport.

Three from Augustin Stables will vie in a field of 11 3-year-old fillies on the turf at Santa Anita.

West Point Thoroughbreds’ Counting Stars hopes to up her win count as the 2-year-old filly leads the field of nine in the $150,000 End of Year Stakes at Oaklawn Park Dec. 27.

Maiden Watch: Week of Dec. 15-21

On offer is Silver Prince (Hip 1), a 2-year-old colt by Cairo Prince, who was second in his career debut at Oaklawn Park Dec. 14 with an 80 Beyer. In the race, won by D’code (99 Beyer). He will be consigned by his trainer Ron Moquett, agent.

Turf Paradise will celebrate a grand opening under new management when live racing resumes Dec. 26, launching a new era for Arizona’s first professional sports franchise during its historic 70th racing season.

Jockeys will receive a 3.5% pay raise Jan. 1 with the Racehorse Owners Association admitting the extra cost would be “unwelcome” for owners.

The Thoroughbred Racing Initiative has taken its first big step toward determining the best way to preserve and strengthen Florida’s Thoroughbred racing and breeding industry.