At the National Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association conference, experts see a future where prediction markets could work for racing, but first the sport needs to protect its turf.

Consignor Jesse Hoppel sent out Hip 284, a filly by Drain the Clock, who equaled the OBS track record for a quarter-mile, breezing in :20 1/5. Another horse from his consignment, Hip 299, a colt by Mo Town, breezed a quarter-mile in :20 2/5.

Eight-year-old mare Pride Of Jenni bids to become the first two-time winner of the All-Star Mile (G1) when she enters the gate March 7 at Flemington Racecourse.

Trainer Danny Gargan is confident in Talkin as he is set to run in the March 7 Tampa Bay Derby (G3).

Views toward the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority at this year's National Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association conference ranged from confrontational to lukewarm per the messages from multiple participants.

HB 904, co-sponsored by Thoroughbred farm owner Rep. Matt Koch, would also prohibit participation in "predictive markets" wagering by licensed racetracks and associations.

This year, Valentine's Day at the University of Kentucky was for veterinarians, or at least, future veterinarians. 

Dunshea's hiring news comes after this week's resignation of BHA chair Lord Allen.

The National Thoroughbred Racing Association will present a check to Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance, matching horseplayer donations made throughout the week of the NTRA National Horseplayers Championship up to a maximum of $5,000.

The popular "Ship and Win" program, now in its 16th consecutive year, has attracted more than 3,000 horses to Del Mar, helping the track continue its reputation as one of the nation's foremost "full field size" locations.