Brotherly Love, a half brother to 2025 Preakness Stakes (G1) and Belmont Stakes (G1) runner Heart of Honor, surfaced as a potential Kentucky Derby (G1) contender in Dubai in a busy weekend of Derby doings.

Hall of Fame trainer Mark Casse's two projected starters for the March 1 Rebel Stakes (G2), Silent Tactic and Strategic Risk, had their final pre-Rebel workouts Feb. 20 at Oaklawn Park.

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. 

A breeding right in first-season sire Anamoe headlines what Inglis describes as one of the strongest Digital catalogs ever assembled, with 523 lots entered for the Inglis Digital Australia February (Late) Online Sale.

The National Thoroughbred League announced Feb. 20 that Mike Monroe has joined the league as its CEO.

Ocelli and grade 3 winner Incredibolt have emerged as anticipated starters for the $500,000 Virginia Derby at Colonial Downs March 14.

J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the John Battaglia Memorial Stakes at Turfway Park.

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Shawn Swartz Overnight Stakes

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.