Decked out in his fresh new “Chrome” jacket in the paddock area just before the fourth race at Santa Anita Park Jan. 24, Art Sherman gave a glowing report on California Chrome’s condition since landing in Dubai.

Conquest Stables’ Tapit colt Conquest Big E took another step toward his 3-year-old debut in the $350,000 Lambholm South Holy Bull (gr. II) Jan. 30 at Gulfstream Park with an easy half-mile breeze Jan. 24.

Conquest Stables’ Tapit colt Conquest Big E took another step toward his 3-year-old debut in the $350,000 Lambholm South Holy Bull (gr. II) Jan. 30 at Gulfstream Park with an easy half-mile breeze Jan. 24.

On the mend since a bone chip was discovered and removed in her ankle last October, Reddam Racing’s Gomo should be returning to track soon for trainer Doug O’Neill.

On the mend since a bone chip was discovered and removed in her ankle last October, Reddam Racing’s Gomo should be returning to track soon for trainer Doug O’Neill.

The extraordinary record of Coolmore Stud stallion Galileo was recognized Jan. 23 when he was inducted into the Irish Thoroughbred Breeders’ Association’s Hall of Fame.

The extraordinary record of Coolmore Stud stallion Galileo was recognized Jan. 23 when he was inducted into the Irish Thoroughbred Breeders’ Association’s Hall of Fame.

The Illinois Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association Jan. 24 said proposed changes in state racing regulations, as well as another rule that allows racetracks to “recapture” purse money, “threaten to crush” horse racing.

The Illinois Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association Jan. 24 said proposed changes in state racing regulations, as well as another rule that allows racetracks to “recapture” purse money, “threaten to crush” horse racing.