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.
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.
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.
Bel Esprit, the influential stallion best known as the sire of unbeaten champion sprinter Black Caviar, has died at the age of 26. Widden Stud announced Feb. 19 that the son of Royal Academy had succumbed to the effects of old age.
Available on Google Play or the App store, the ID My Thoroughbred App will provide each horse's name, detailed markings, photos, assistance needs, and more when a valid microchip is entered.
Agentes 305 will serve as the official Spanish channel for Parx Racing with daily commentary and handicapping, Spanish-language race calls and exclusive behind-the-scenes content featuring interviews with jockeys and trainers.
At the close of trade on the first day of the two-day sale, 138 yearlings sold at a clearance rate of 82%, with an impressive 22 lots making over AU$200,000. The aggregate rose 9.7% from last year's corresponding session to AU$14,737,500.