Slew's Tiz Whiz earned his third Washington Horse of the Year title, as well as his third top sprinter and fourth older horse awards.

For the connections of the eight likely starters in the $1.5 million Arkansas Derby (G1) March 28 at Oaklawn Park, the race in one way, shape, or form will determine whether their 3-year-old will be running in the May 2 Kentucky Derby (G1).

Last-start winner Washington Lilac topped the Inglis Australia Digital March (Late) Online Sale, selling to Silverdale Farm for AU$172,500.

Trainer Bjorn Baker has announced the retirement of dual group 1-winning mare Stefi Magnetica. 

The Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association will host its Thoroughbred Breeding Clinic on May 29-30 in Central Kentucky, offering an exclusive, hands-on educational experience for owners and breeders of all levels.

Mareworthy Charities, a Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance-accredited nonprofit focused on broodmare retirement, is seeking partner farms to launch the Broodmare Retirement Network.

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).

Former Southern California jockey Francisco "Paco" Mena, also known as "King of the Bullring," died at age 78 in Rosarito, Mexico, where he was residing.

The Oaklawn Foundation announces a $100,000 donation from FanDuel, North America's premier online gaming company, to support the foundation's programs and scholarships for Garland County students and senior citizens.

Ethical Diamond is no longer a surprise package and enters the March 28 Dubai Sheema Classic (G1T) as a horse who from now on must be considered a bona fide contender for any major middle-distance prize.