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).

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.

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.

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.

Capsule look at three horses heating up on the Triple Crown trail.

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).

Forever Young is the key player in the Dubai World Cup (G1) March 28 at Meydan Racecourse but there are some intriguing subplots around his story.

Complete Thoroughbred entries for the Dubai World Cup card March 28 at Meydan.

The Dubai World Cup trackwork notes cover Forever Young working a bit lighter than planned, while Bentornato handled the trip over perfectly.

East Avenue is set to begin his 4-year-old year in the Oaklawn Mile Stakes (G3) at Oaklawn Park March 28, along with Parchment Party returning in the Temperence Hill Stakes and Publisher returns to stakes company in the American Pharoah Stakes.