There was a quote that’s lingered in the mind of breeder Art Bauer. “He doesn’t know where he was born,” said owner Valene after Louisiana-bred Dapper Moon won a maiden special weight at Saratoga Race Course in August 2024.

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After nearly dying as a foal, Demolisher carried owners and breeders Kenneth and Resia Ayres on an incredible journey to be crowned 2024 Indiana Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association Horse of the Year.

Coal Battle, a $70,000 yearling purchase who earned his maiden in a $30,000 race at Evangeline Downs, sits atop the Kentucky Derby (G1) leaderboard with 70 points, igniting the Derby dream for his connections.

After acting up in the gate ahead of the Sunland Park Oaks, a happier Maysam appeared at Santa Anita Park March 2 and earned a hard-fought victory in the $98,000 Santa Ysabel Stakes (G3).

It was a day to remember for Michael McCarthy March 1 at Santa Anita. He won four races on an 11-race card including the Frank E. Kilroe Mile (G1) with Formidable Man, San Felipe (G2) with 3-year-old Journalism and Buena Vista (G2) with Liguria.

Godolphin’s Sovereignty, who surged from last to first to capture the Fountain of Youth Stakes (G2) at Gulfstream Park March 1, met his connections’ expectations and then some while emerging as an exciting Triple Crown prospect.

The Maryland Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association announced the 2024 finalists for various horsemen and horse of the year awards that will be presented as part of this year’s Renaissance Awards dinner, scheduled for this spring.

The March 1 Australian Guineas (G1) showcased some of the best of New Zealand breeding and provided a tale of swift redemption, with Dominic Sutton’s Feroce (NZ) giving the trainer his first group 1 win in the 1,600-meter Flemington feature.

Southwest Stakes (G3) winner Speed King is being pointed to Oaklawn Park’s $1.5 million Arkansas Derby (G1) at 1 1/8 miles March 29, trainer Ron Moquett said March 2.