A total of 202 entries, including supplements, have been cataloged for the California Thoroughbred Breeders Association January Winter Mixed sale, held Jan. 20 at Fairplex Park in Pomona.
Small breeder Courtney Meagher is dreaming of Kentucky Oaks (G1) lilies with Taken by the Wind, a product of her compact program. With the filly coming from a crop of just four foals in 2023, Meagher continues to defy the odds.
Old Friends at Cabin Creek announced the passing of Valiant Crusader, a 25-year-old son of former retiree Crusader Sword. The bay stallion was humanely euthanized Jan. 17 due to injuries sustained in a paddock accident.
Multiple grade 2-placed Originaire was represented by his first winner Jan. 18 as 3-year-old Original One proved best on debut in a 5 1/2-furlong maiden race for $32,000 claimers at Santa Anita Park.
Dr. William Baxter Jr.'s Stony Pointe Stables are going for it with New York-bred Fourth and One in the $200,000 Withers Stakes at Aqueduct Racetrack Jan. 31.
Tony Ottobre’s Cape Schanck Stud had to go to AU$270,000 to acquire Lot 1113, a filly by vendor Yulong’s young stallion Tagaloa out of a full sister to dual group 1 winner and siring sensation Extreme Choice on the final day of Book 2.