Although the 2016-17 Championship Meet has concluded, highlighted by the $1 million Xpressbet Florida Derby (G1) and the $12 million Pegasus World Cup Invitational (G1), racing will continue at Gulfstream Park through the spring and summer.

Following a one-day delay in the under tack show due to inclement weather, the Texas Thoroughbred Association’s sale of 2-year-olds in training remains on track for April 4, with an amended starting time.

OwnerView announced April 3 that registration is now open for the fourth edition of the Thoroughbred Owner Conference.

Godolphin has officially launched Round Two of the Godolphin Fantasy Stable League, a pioneering interactive online gaming competition designed specifically for fans of horse racing.

The new Board for the Consignors and Commercial Breeders Association (CBA) was installed last week at its most recent Board meeting.

McCraken closed as the narrow 5-1 favorite over Always Dreaming.

The 7-year-old son of Hard Spun has two wins in his last 17 starts and both have come on the dirt at 1 1/2 miles.

Averill Racing, CCF Racing Stable, and K Lauren Racing’s R Angel Katelyn romped to an authoritative win in the $100,000 Stonehedge Farm South Sophomore Fillies Stakes April 2 at Tampa Bay Downs.

Leonard Green’s Mo’ Green sprung a mild upset when she flew by odds-on favorite Isabelle in the stretch to score by 3 1/2 lengths in the $200,000 Top Flight Invitational Stakes (G3) April 2 at Aqueduct Racetrack. 

In preparation for their next start in the Wood Memorial (G2) April 8, Todd Pletcher trainees Battalion Runner and Bonus Points both worked April 2.

Trainer Wesley Ward said Keeneland’s listed Giant’s Causeway Stakes, at 5 1/2 furlongs on turf April 15, is scheduled to mark the 2017 debut of Stonestreet Farm, George Bolton, Peter Leidel’s Lady Aurelia, Europe’s 2016 champion 2-year-old filly.

Trainer Wesley Ward said Keeneland’s listed Giant’s Causeway Stakes, at 5 1/2 furlongs on turf April 15, is scheduled to mark the 2017 debut of Stonestreet Farm, George Bolton, Peter Leidel’s Lady Aurelia, Europe’s 2016 champion 2-year-old filly.

Isabelle de Tomaso’s homebred grade 2 winner Irish War Cry, back on familiar ground at the Fair Hill Training Center in Fair Hill, Md., continued preparations for his next start with a six-furlong breeze over the main track April 2.

The top three finishers in the Xpressbet Florida Derby (G1) exited in good order and connections said that all will be heading to Louisville to prepare for the May 6 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (G1).

Unbeaten McCraken soared through his final move in preparation for the April 8 Toyota Blue Grass Stakes (G2), covering a half mile in :49 2/5 at Keeneland.

Stonestreet Stables’ Valadorna underwent successful surgery April 1 at Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital in Lexington to repair an incomplete condylar fracture in her left hind according to a release published by Stonestreet April 2.

The under tack show for the Texas 2-year-olds in training sale, originally scheduled for 11 a.m. April 2 at Lone Star Park, has been postponed due to weather and now will be held Monday starting at 9 a.m.

With top-level wins April 1 at Royal Randwick, R & C Legh Racing and GPI Racing’s 6-year-old gelding Chautauqua (AUS) and Godolphin’s It’s Somewhat earned automatic berths into the Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint (G1T) and the Breeders’ Cup Mile (G1T).