Jockey Umberto Rispoli, sidelined with a broken right ankle since Jan. 24, is "still a ways away" from returning to the saddle, his agent Matt Nakatani said March 15.
Tom Ryan of co-owner SF Racing confirmed March 15 that the undefeated colt Taj Mahal will make his next start in the $750,000 Wood Memorial (G2) at Aqueduct Racetrack April 4.
Top 3-year-olds Intrepido and Pavlovian and La Brea Stakes (G1) winner Usha were among the notable horses on the work tab March 15 at Santa Anita Park.
Chris Waller extended his remarkable hold on the Coolmore Classic (G1) at Rosehill Racecourse March 14 when the admirable Lazzura handed the champion trainer a fourth successive win in the group 1 feature.