Sierra Leone, winner of the Risen Star Stakes (G2), closed as the 7-1 favorite in Pool 5 of the Kentucky Derby Future Wager with champion 2-year-old Fierceness the 9-1 second betting choice. Source
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On Safety Side, HISA’s Uniform Standards Critical
Since taking oversight of the sport’s safety in 2022, HISA has not pulled a long list of new rules from the clouds, but its ability to ensure uniform adoption of often already field-tested safety initiatives has made all the difference. Source
Deterministic May Hit Work Tab Next Week at Payson Park
“He’s doing well. He’s with us here at the moment at Payson. We’re toying with the idea of working him the middle of next week,” assistant trainer Miguel Clement said. Source
Full Field to Chase Derby Points in Jeff Ruby Steaks
The March 23 Jeff Ruby Steaks (G3) on the Turfway Park all-weather course offers enough “Road to the Kentucky Derby” points to ensure the winner, and maybe the runner-up, a spot in the big race and there’s no shortage of takers for that offer. Source
Maryland Trainer Howard Passes Away at Age 45
Pimlico-based trainer David Howard passed away the evening of March 15 after suffering a heart attack. He was 45. Source
Newgate Leads Santa Anita Trio Departing for Dubai
Newgate and Hopkins for trainer Bob Baffert and Two Rivers Over for trainer Doug O’Neill are all scheduled to depart Santa Anita Park the night of March 17 for a trip to Dubai. Source
Strong Quality, Beatbox Set for Rubber Match in Muniz
The rivalry that has been brewing at Fair Grounds will see round 3 before the close of the meet as Strong Quality and Beatbox look to emerge as king of the Louisiana turf in the $300,000 Muniz Memorial Classic Stakes (G2T) March 23. Source
Quartet of Baffert Trainees Work at Santa Anita
Muth, who has been off since winning the seven-furlong San Vicente (G2) by 2 3/4 lengths Jan. 6, drilled six furlongs in 1:12.00. Source
Despite Rain, Curragh ‘Fit to Race’ as Season Nears
The Curragh is fit for racing for its opening day of the Irish Flat season March 18, but officials will be hoping no more rain arrives than is forecast to allow the meeting to go ahead. Source
The Chosen Vron Notches 16th Career Win in San Carlos
In a sport where many top equines leave racing early while in peak form for rewarding breeding opportunities, fans and trainer and co-owner Eric Kruljac can still celebrate The Chosen Vron, the 6-year-old gelding and 16-time win machine. Source