A year after the event was canceled due to COVID-19, racing fans received another reminder that the Florida-bred industry might have taken some hits in recent years, but is still capable of producing quality stakes runners. Source

Five weeks in advance of the 147th running of the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve (G1), bettors made unbeaten Essential Quality the 4-1 favorite over “All Other 3-Year-Olds” and Concert Tour. Source

Jockey Eric Cancel tied a NYRA single-day record with six wins, capturing his first career riding title on the circuit with a furious comeback in the standings March 28, closing day of the 2020-21 Aqueduct Racetrack winter meet. Source

When New York State regulators and health officials finally give the New York Racing Association a green light to allow the general public back inside its three racetracks, fans will see a Belmont Park they never could have envisioned a decade ago. Source

Zedan Racing Stables’ Medina Spirit, who was twice runner-up to stablemate Life Is Good, worked a half-mile March 28 in :48 as he prepares for the April 3 Santa Anita Derby (G1) at Santa Anita Park. Source

Horse Racing Ireland chief executive Brian Kavanagh has commended owners for their resilience and reiterated they will be the first group welcomed back to the racecourse as soon as coronavirus restrictions are relaxed. Source

Known Agenda, who earned his spot in the Kentucky Derby (G1) with a 2 3/4-length win in the March 27 Florida Derby (G1), showed “good energy” Sunday morning according to trainer Todd Pletcher. Source

Godolphin’s Prevalence registered his final work ahead of shipping to New York for the April 3 Wood Memorial Stakes Presented by Resorts World Casino (G2) run at Aqueduct Racetrack. Source