Reigning Longines World's Best Racehorse Calandagan is scheduled to open his 2026 campaign in the $6 million Dubai Sheema Classic (G1T) March 28 at Meydan, one of four group 1 or group 2 stakes on turf set for Dubai World Cup card.

Having taken out the Ranvet Stakes (G1) just last weekend, the Chris Waller-trained Aeliana will bid for a quickfire group 1 double when lining up in the March 28 Tancred Stakes (G1) at Rosehill Gardens Racecourse.

Thoroughbred Charities of America has received a generous grant from an anonymous donor to provide backpacks and school supplies for children of backside workers across the country.

Coolmore Australia has purchased recent Golden Slipper Stakes (G1) winner Guest House in a big-money deal rumored to be worth around AU$30 million.

Renegade, coming off a win in the Sam F. Davis Stakes, takes his owners, Robert and Lawana Low, back to the Arkansas Derby (G1). They won the 2018 running with Magnum Moon.

The multiple graded stakes winner and Texas sire died March 21 due to an aortic aneurysm.

After nearly a 10-year absence, jockey Patrick Valenzuela is days away from his return as a jockey. The 63-year-old rider is named to ride three horses March 30 at Turf Paradise in Phoenix, where he has been preparing for a comeback.

The March 29 Takamatsunomiya Kinen (G1) is one of two top-level Japanese turf sprints and helps decide year-end honors.

The UAE Derby (G2) March 28 will award at least one guaranteed invitation to the Kentucky Derby (G1) and there are many prospects in the 12-horse field.

J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Florida Derby (G1) and Arkansas Derby (G1).