Hong Kong’s heaviest hitters Exultant, Beauty Generation, and Beat The Clock return to the Sha Tin Racecourse turf Feb. 16 for a limited showing as the coronavirus outbreak continues to restrict attendance to only owners and key racing personnel.

The one-hour annual tax webinar will be held Feb. 20 at 1-2 p.m. ET

Grade 1 winner Restless Rider, who has not raced since an off-the-board finish in last year’s Longines Kentucky Oaks (G1) at Churchill Downs, is scheduled to make her 4-year-old debut Feb. 15 in the Royal Delta Stakes (G3) at Gulfstream Park.

The John William Pope Foundation, a grantmaker based in Raleigh, North Carolina, has awarded $80,000 to Thoroughbred-related nonprofits during its most recent board meeting.

Dave Litfin analyzes graded stakes at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots on Feb. 15.

Horse racing interests asked New York lawmakers to protect existing revenue sharing models the industry has enjoyed with video lottery terminal casinos should the state advance efforts to award three full casino licenses in the New York City area.

TVG, America’s horse racing network, will offer fans an exclusive behind-the-scenes feature on a recent episode of the TVG Podcast featuring jockeys Mike Smith and Gary Stevens in the “Broadcast of the Podcast,” airing Feb. 16 at 11:30 a.m. ET.

Monmouth Park, which successfully pushed for sports wagering at the track, will now offer a product in fixed-odds race wagering that figures to be attractive to those sports bettors.

Owner/breeder Ahmed Zayat criticized efforts by the investment firm MGG to reacquire breeding rights and horses it claims were sold fraudulently. Zayat said MGG’s efforts are making it “impossible for other creditors to be treated fairly.”

The Balanchine Sponsored By Gulf News (G2) was the highlight at Meydan’s seventh meeting of the 2020 Dubai World Cup Carnival Feb 13, and favorite Magic Lily landed the spoils for Godolphin and trainer Charlie Appleby under William Buick

Leading female jockey Sophie Doyle will join Hall of Fame rider Mike Smith in the Feb. 28 Kingdom Day STC International Jockeys Challenge at King Abdulaziz Racecourse, a day before the $20 million Saudi Cup. 

With Patch’s retirement to Old Friends Farm near Georgetown, Ky., now North America’s most successful single-eyed racehorse seemingly is Hard Not to Love, the headliner of the Feb. 15, $200,000 Santa Monica Stakes (G2) at Santa Anita Park.

Gary Barber, Wachtel Stable, Pantofel Stable, and Howling Pigeon Farms’ grade 2-winning 3-year-old Shotski, second in his sophomore debut this month, may take his next steps on the Triple Crown trail in South Florida.

The 4-year-old son of Take Charge Indy is back at Oaklawn with a new trainer and on the comeback trail after recording his first workout of the season Feb. 9.

Having been raised on a ranch in Nogales, Ariz., near the Mexican border, and having ridden during his teen years in minor tracks in the Southwest, Bob Baffert once thought that having a 20-horse stable at Rillito Park would be proof he had made it.

Todd Pletcher has 26 early Triple Crown nominees this year and two are scheduled to make their seasonal debuts this holiday weekend at Oaklawn Park: Alpha Sixty Six and Chase Tracker.

The Jockey Club announced Feb. 13 that the 2020 edition of the Fact Book is available in the Resources section of its website at jockeyclub.com.

The dual American classic winner is expected to begin breeding mares in March, according to JS Company, which stands California Chrome at Arrow Stud in Japan.

This week is a recap of Mucho Macho Man’s victory in the Feb. 19, 2011 Risen Star Stakes (G2) at Fair Grounds Race Course. The recap, written by Gary McMillen, ran in the Feb. 26, 2011 magazine issue. It carried the headline “Running From the Pack.”