Tattersalls Online and the Emirates Racing Authority have launched a second online horses-in-training auction to be held from March 26-April 1. The online sale will feature 195 lots and will be held as an alternative to the live end-of-season sale.
Already a grade 2 winner at 2, Explora will try to secure a win at that level at 3 while taking a step toward the Kentucky Oaks (G1) when she faces an expected five other 3-year-old fillies in the Fantasy Stakes March 27 at Oaklawn Park.
Benedetta, a group 1-winning mare with global appeal, is the latest star attraction added to the Inglis Chairman's Sale, which is due to take place in Sydney May 7.
After 25 years with Turfway Park, including the past 13 as its general manager, Chip Bach will retire April 1, concluding a career that helped guide the Northern Kentucky track through significant change and into a period of sustained growth.
Few people want a Dubai World Cup (G1) card winner more than trainer Jose D'Angelo, and few have a better chance of getting one in just a few days' time. D'Angelo, on his third trip to Dubai, will send out Bentornato in the Dubai Golden Shaheen (G1).
The first weekend in May could be a banner one for Stoneriggs Farm. Breeder Robert Slack currently has a top-10 points earner for both the Kentucky Derby (G1) and Kentucky Oaks (G1).