Forever Young is the key player in the Dubai World Cup (G1) March 28 at Meydan Racecourse but there are some intriguing subplots around his story.

Roger Attfield announces his retirement from training. He began his career as a steeplechase rider before moving to training, conditioning eight King's Plate winners and Perfect Shirl, who won the 2011 Breeders' Cup Filly and Mare Turf (G1T).

Complete Thoroughbred entries for the Dubai World Cup card March 28 at Meydan.

The Dubai World Cup trackwork notes cover Forever Young working a bit lighter than planned, while Bentornato handled the trip over perfectly.

Trainer John Gosden reflects on his successes at Meydan over the years and talks Ombudsman ahead of the Dubai Turf (G1). Video courtesy of Dubai Racing Club.

Flavien Prat won the Fair Grounds Oaks (G2) with Life of Joy and the Louisiana Derby (G2) aboard Emerging Market.

The board of directors of Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation announced that it has authorized expenditure of $1,835,879 to fund 13 new projects and 13 continuing projects at 16 universities, as well as three career development awards.

East Avenue is set to begin his 4-year-old year in the Oaklawn Mile Stakes (G3) at Oaklawn Park March 28, along with Parchment Party returning in the Temperence Hill Stakes and Publisher returns to stakes company in the American Pharoah Stakes.

In this week's Porter on Pedigrees, Louisiana Derby (G2) winner Emerging Market is the "exception that proves the rule" for sire Candy Ride.

A pending lawsuit between Churchill Downs, Inc. and the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority has reached a partial settlement, but issues remain about fees assessed by HISA to tracks owned by CDI.