Late-running Senor Buscador, winner of last fall’s Remington Springboard Mile Stakes, is off the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve (G1) trail with a minor ligament strain, according to owner Joey Peacock. Source

Following Essential Quality’s successful return Saturday in the $750,000 Southwest Stakes at Oaklawn, two-time champion and stablemate Monomoy Girl also scored decisively, winning the $250,000 Bayakoa Stakes (G3) Feb. 28 in her seasonal debut. Source

The change in date of the $150,000 Dixie Belle Stakes for 3-year-old fillies at Oaklawn Park appeared to be a blessing in disguise for Fox Hill Farms’ lightly-raced Windmill. Source

Candy Man Rocket, winner of the Sam F. Davis Stakes (G3) at Tampa Bay Downs Feb. 6, is expected to head a large field for the $400,000 Lambholm South Tampa Bay Derby (G2) March 6. Source

After winning three graded stakes Feb. 27, topped by a victory from Essential Quality in the $750,000 Southwest Stakes (G3) at Oaklawn Park, Godolphin has its eye on another rich prize: the $400,000 Santa Anita Handicap (G1) March 6. Source

Gary Barber, Wachtel Stable, and Swilcan Stable’s Vequist, the champion 2-year-old filly of 2020, emerged from her ninth-place finish in Saturday’s $200,000 Davona Dale (G2) at Gulfstream Park in overall good order, according to trainer Butch Reid. Source