Trainer David Wayne Baker had only one minor medication violation since 2005 until last September. Now he’s been suspended for 15 days and fined $1,000. He is not sure how he’ll be able to avoid this happening again.

During the Feb. 17 edition of the BloodHorse Monday podcast, WinStar Farm president, CEO, and racing manager Elliott Walden outlined plans for Kentucky Derby (G1) hopefuls John Hancock, Tappan Street, River Thames, and Patch Adams.

Manchester City owner and vice-president of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan has completed the purchase of one of the world’s most historic stud farms, with a view to launching his own thoroughbred breeding operation.

Barnes and Rodriguez, candidates for the San Felipe (G2) on March 1 at Santa Anita Park, and fellow 3-year-old Citizen Bull all worked for trainer Bob Baffert Feb. 17 at Santa Anita.

On the Feb. 17 episode of BloodHorse Monday, Louie Rabaut and Sean Collins recap the Risen Start Stakes (G2) on the Road to the Kentucky Derby, WinStar’s Elliott Walden discusses John Hancock, and BloodHorse’s Eric Mitchell previews new stallions.

BH Interview with Clay Whitham

Due to the winter weather, Mahoning Valley and Parx have canceled live racing Feb. 17. Both tracks are expected to resume racing Feb. 18.

Saudi royal Prince Sultan bin Mishal Al Saud has been placed on the British Horseracing Authority forfeit list after running up unpaid training bills of $402,701.

When Robbie Norman dispatched his two trainers, Lonnie Briley and Jayde (J.J.) Gelner, to each select a horse for him at the 2023 Texas Thoroughbred Association Yearling Sale, he never imagined the daily double would prove to be so rewarding.

Feb. 28 is the last opportunity to nominate foals born in 2024 to the Breeders’ Cup program for a one-time late nomination fee of $1,500. This nomination entitles each foal to lifetime eligibility to the Breeders’ Cup World Championships.