Thoroughbred Charities of America has received a generous grant from an anonymous donor to provide backpacks and school supplies for children of backside workers across the country.
After nearly a 10-year absence, jockey Patrick Valenzuela is days away from his return as a jockey. The 63-year-old rider is named to ride three horses March 30 at Turf Paradise in Phoenix, where he has been preparing for a comeback.
Having taken out the Ranvet Stakes (G1) just last weekend, the Chris Waller-trained Aeliana will bid for a quickfire group 1 double when lining up in the March 28 Tancred Stakes (G1) at Rosehill Gardens Racecourse.
Renegade, coming off a win in the Sam F. Davis Stakes, takes his owners, Robert and Lawana Low, back to the Arkansas Derby (G1). They won the 2018 running with Magnum Moon.
The UAE Derby (G2) March 28 will award at least one guaranteed invitation to the Kentucky Derby (G1) and there are many prospects in the 12-horse field.
Jockey Kendrick Carmouche and Scalable aim for more Aqueduct Racetrack success March 29 against five fillies and mares in the $175,000 Top Flight Stakes.
Both coming off long layoffs, grade 1 winners Stronghold and Subsanador make their returns in the $100,000 San Carlos Stakes (G3) at Santa Anita Park March 29.