Hall of Fame trainer Todd Pletcher confirmed that WinStar Farm and Siena Farm’s Speak Easy will be withdrawn from an allowance optional claiming race March 1 in favor of a highly anticipated run in the $400,000 Fountain of Youth Stakes (G2). Source
Month: February 2024
Bellabel Sees Faces New and Old in Buena Vista
Bellabel looks to continue her successful return to the races as she faces a large field of 11 that includes familiar faces in the $200,000 Buena Vista Stakes (G2T) going one mile at Santa Anita Park March 3. Source
Grayson-Jockey Club Funds Over $2 Million for Research
The board of directors of Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation announced that it has authorized expenditure of $2,455,164 to fund 11 new projects and 13 continuing projects at 14 universities as well as three career development awards. Source
Santa Anita Postpones Big Cap, Other Stakes to March 3
With a weather forecast calling for persistent rain, Santa Anita Park has announced that the Santa Anita Handicap (G1) and three other graded stakes will be shifted to Sunday, March 3. Source
Letters to the Editor: Progress in Safety, Integrity
Letters to the editor for Feb. 22-28 Source
Mineshaft Secures Early Lead Thanks to Senor Buscador
The List: An Update and Review of the Top 25 General Sires List Rankings Source
Working With HISA, Racing Surface Testing Makes Strides
The progress on racing surfaces is due in large part to the Racing Surface Testing Laboratory, whose work grew out of the first Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation Welfare and Safety of the Racehorse Summit held in 2006 at Keeneland. Source
