Gainesway announced the arrival of the first reported foal by classic winner and multiple grade 1 winner, Seize the Grey. The bay colt was born Jan. 17 at Tanya Johnson’s Red Gables Stud near Lexington.
The pari-mutuel field of "All Other 3 Year Olds" closed as the 7-2 favorite in Pool 3 of the Kentucky Derby (G1) Future Wager, and unbeaten Breeders' Cup Juvenile (G1) winner Ted Noffey was the 6-1 second choice.
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.