Westbury Stud announced Feb. 19 the death of high-class racehorse and outstanding stallion Reliable Man, who was euthanized on veterinary advice aged 18 due to postsurgical complications following the removal of a melanoma.
Taj Mahal, an impressive winner on debut Feb. 6, will face a step up in class Feb. 21 when he takes on five rivals in the $100,000 Miracle Wood Stakes at Laurel Park.
Fleming Thoroughbred Farm's Per Capita sired his first winner Feb. 19 when Tapit Warrior rallied for a 1 1/2-length victory in a maiden special weight at Turf Paradise.
The Feb. 21 edition of the Blue Diamond Stakes (G1) rings remarkably similar for trainer Mick Price as 2016. In 2016, he ran 1-2 with top betting choices Extreme Choice and Flying Artie, and again has the two favorites for Saturday's renewal.
Trainer Chad Summers says Gold Square's undefeated Champagne Stakes (G1) winner Napoleon Solo will be entered in the Feb. 28 Fountain of Youth Stakes (G2) at Gulfstream Park for what would be his 3-year-old debut.