Asian Racing Conference participants point to global cooperation as a way to combat problems facing the industry.

The Road, presented by Gainesway and WinStar Farm

Darby Dan Farm’s Shirl’s Speight, a grade 1 winner by Speightstown out of 2011 Breeders’ Cup Filly and Mare Turf (G1T) winner Perfect Shirl, was represented by his first reported foal when a filly out of Ultimate Class was born Feb. 9.

John Shirreffs, who trained Zenyatta to a Hall of Fame career and saddled Giacomo to win the 2005 Kentucky Derby (G1), died in his sleep Feb. 12 at his home in Arcadia, Calif. He was 80.

Tom’s d’Etat has joined the stallion roster at Jay Adcock’s Red River Farms, the Louisiana farm announced Feb. 12. He stands for a private fee.

Three-year-old fillies will take a leading role in the Feb. 14 Black Caviar Lightning Stakes (G1) at Flemington Racecourse, with My Gladiola, Military Tycoon, and 2025 Golden Slipper (G1) winner Marhoona headlining the younger brigade in the sprint.

Repole Stable’s Grande returns to racing action Feb. 14 at Gulfstream Park after being scratched from the 2025 Kentucky Derby (G1).

Afleet Alex, the 2005 champion 3-year-old male after winning the Preakness Stakes (G1) and Belmont Stakes (G1), died Feb. 6 due to the infirmities of old age. He was 24.

In a press conference Feb. 12 in Riyadh, Baffert discusses Saudi Cup (G1) hopefuls Nysos and Nevada Beach. Video courtesy of the Jockey Club of Saudi Arabia.

Some choice offerings from the Aga Khan Studs helped fuel another day of “extraordinary” trade as the Goffs February Sale concluded with turnover having more than doubled year-on-year.