Inglis’ (Late) March Digital Sale reports 289 lots (73%) sold from a catalog of 402, with 109 (27%) bought back. Total sales were AU$3,969,150 (US$2,593,046). Average price was AU$13,734 (US$8,972), and the median was AU$3,750 (US$2,450). Source
Ways and Means Returns in Gulfstream Park Oaks
Klaravich Stables’ Ways and Means returns from a near seven-month layoff as the 8-5 morning line favorite in the$250,000 Gulfstream Park Oaks (G2) March 30. The filly has not run since finishing a troubled second in the Sept. 3 Spinaway Stakes (G1). Source
Special TAA Events Planned for Santa Anita Derby Day
Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance will be on-site this year at Santa Anita Park for the Santa Anita Derby (G1) Saturday, April 6, 2024. Source
Retired Trainer Martinez Dies at Age 82
Trainer Jose A. Martinez, a mainstay on the old New England circuit and at Pennsylvania tracks for more than 40 years, died Feb. 8 after a long illness. He was 82. Source
Buyers from Far and Wide Strike at Tattersalls March
A routine session of trading saw 389,000 guineas (US$516,125, 1 guinea = US$1.33) change hands at the Tattersalls March Sale as a diverse cast of buyers got stuck into the mixed catalog March 27. Source
Casa Creed Seeks Redemption in Al Quoz Sprint
The Al Quoz Sprint (G1T) will be his 2024 debut after a reported fever cost him a shot at the 1351 Turf Sprint (G2T) in Saudi Arabia last month. The 8-year-old most recently finished third in the 2023 Breeders’ Cup Mile (G1T) at Santa Anita Park. Source
Senor Buscador, Ushba Tesoro Rematch in World Cup
Senor Buscador and Ushba Tesoro get a rematch in the March 30 Dubai World Cup (G1) after their 1-2 finish in the Saudi Cup (G1) a month earlier, and the race also could feature a pace battle from both ends of the starting gate. Source
World Attention Focuses on Grass Races in Dubai
While the Dubai World Cup (G1) and UAE Derby (G2) get the lion’s share of attention in America, for most of the rest of the world, the two big turf races on World Cup night are the main attraction. Source
Joseph Hopes Catalytic Brings Second Florida Derby Win
Saffie Joseph Jr. enjoyed a career highlight two years ago when he saddled White Abarrio for a victory in the $1 million Florida Derby (G1). This year, he makes a bid for his second triumph March 30 with Catalytic. Source
Internationals Seeking Kentucky Derby Spots in Dubai
The March 30 UAE Derby (G2) is a key entry point into the Kentucky Derby (G1) for international runners and this year’s renewal features Japan’s undefeated Forever Young as a solid favorite to get a shot in the Run for the Roses. Source