The California Retirement Management Account is proud to announce the recipients of this year’s Howard “Howie” Zucker Grant Program, and has awarded $515,000 to 22 aftercare charity partners across the country.

Skippylongstocking was tenacious in winning the Dec. 20 Harlan’s Holiday Stakes (G3) at Gulfstream Park, outgaming Poster by a head.

D’code, who rocketed to a front-running 8 1/4-length debut victory in a swiftly run maiden race Dec. 14 at Oaklawn Park, is pointed toward the $1 million Southwest Stakes (G3) Jan. 31 at the Arkansas track.

On Racing

Old Friends has expanded greatly over the years. This holiday season, consider supporting their mission and helping retired Thoroughbreds receive lifelong care by giving back–visit oldfriendsequine.org for more.

Vincent “Jimbo” Bracciale Jr., a beloved jockey, trainer, horseman, mentor, and friend, died Dec. 15 at the age of 72.

Beginning Jan. 1, Gulfstream Park will increase Florida-Bred Incentive Fund purses from $5,000 to $10,000 for all maiden special weight and allowance races.

With a threat of rain in Southern California next week, Santa Anita Park has delayed the close of entries for its opening-day card on Dec. 26 until Sunday, Dec. 21, according to a text distributed from the track’s racing office.

Florida Derby (G1) winner Tappan Street scores a workmanlike comeback victory in a second-level allowance optional claiming race Dec. 19 at Gulfstream Park.

Sales histories for horses entered in the Keeneland January Horses of All Ages Sale being held Jan. 12-13.