Grade 1 winner Cinderella’s Dream headlines the Feb. 21 Dubai Racing Carnival card when she starts in the Balanchine Stakes (G2T).

In addition to Jose Ortiz’s commanding lead in the standings at Fair Grounds, Ortiz posted two stakes wins on Louisiana Derby Preview Day including the Mineshaft (G3) for a four-win day and Jockey of the Week honors Feb. 10-16.

The Saudi Derby (G3) has promising candidates from Japan, Dubai, and the United States, all looking to establish an international reputation in the race that vaulted Forever Young to acclaim in 2024.

Straight No Chaser, honored last month as North America’s champion male sprinter at the Eclipse Awards, now has a chance to prove his mettle in Saudi Arabia in the $2 million Riyadh Dirt Sprint (G2) at King Abdulaziz Racecourse Feb. 22.

A U.S. District Judge in Michigan preliminarily enjoined authorities from enforcing a state law prohibiting advance-deposit wagering hub TwinSpires from accepting wagers from individuals in Michigan on races outside the state.

Charles Town’s biggest day on the 2025 calendar follows a format that started in 2020, with the $1 million Charles Town Classic (G2) and $750,000 Charles Town Oaks (G2) on the same Aug. 22 card.

Brendan Walsh trainees Somethinabouther and Salt depart from the balmy south Florida weather in search of Kentucky Oaks points in the Feb. 21 Cincinnati Trophy Stakes at Turfway Park.

America’s Best Racing offers a capsule look at the Rebel Stakes (G2) runners.

Del Mar is planning across-the-board increases to its overnight purse schedule from its top allowance offerings all the way down to the maiden claiming ranks for its upcoming summer racing season that kicks off July 18.

For the second consecutive year, Fasig-Tipton will sponsor a best turned-out prize of SAR 10,000 (US$2,666) for the world’s richest race, the group 1 $20 million Saudi Cup Feb. 22 at King Abdulaziz Racecourse in Riyadh.