Don Butte oversaw Fasig-Tipton's accounting and financial operations for 40 years. The native of Kentucky, had retired in 2021 and relocated to Southwest Florida to be near the beaches he loved.

Grade 3 winner Rashmi is set to return from a year-long layoff March 28 at Santa Anita Park, jumping right back into graded company to contest the $100,000 Wilshire Stakes (G3T).

In this week's Maiden Watch, Make My Day breaks his maiden at Gulfstream Park, while Weekend Princess scores at Santa Anita Park.

Keeneland Library will hold a handicapping event with Keeneland racing analyst Tom Leach April 29 to discuss contenders for the Kentucky Derby (G1). The library also announced its 2026 Lecture Series.

Byron King reviews the Louisiana Derby (G2) from Fair Grounds and previews the March 28 prep races on the Road to the Kentucky Derby.

The rate of fatal injury in Thoroughbred racing in 2025 was 1.07 per 1,000 starts, which is the lowest rate since the Equine Injury Database began in 2009. The rate of fatal injury decreased 3.6% from 2024 and is down 47% since 2009.

The rate of fatal injury in Thoroughbred racing in 2025 was 1.07 per 1,000 starts, which is the lowest rate since the Equine Injury Database began in 2009. The rate of fatal injury decreased 3.6% from 2024 and is down 47% since 2009.

Byron King's Top 12 on the Road to the Kentucky Derby, presented by Spendthrift Farm.

Last year's longshot Dubai World Cup (G1) winner Hit Show is back for Wathnan Racing in the 2026 edition of the March 28 race at Meydan Racecourse.

Veteran track superintendent Javier Barajas has rejoined Ellis Park, returning to a role he previously held in 2020.