Twelve days until Cheltenham.
The Sky Bet Supreme Novices’ Hurdle will be run in memory of Michael O’Sullivan. The 24-year-old jockey died from injuries suffered in a fall at Thurles Feb. 6. We’ll bow our heads in silent tribute.
The Belmont Stakes is 100 days away. The Special will be back for the five-day racing festival at Saratoga.
We’ll enter Sherminator for a couple of races early in the Cheltenham week. One at Carlisle and one at Taunton. Come on weather, cooperate.
Imarajan should hit the entry box for his second hurdle try in the next few weeks.
The Rappahannock Hunt Point-to-Point kicks off the steeplechase season with a well-supported card Saturday. Sixty entries in nine races. Ponies to maidens. Champion jockeys Gerard Galligan, Parker Hendriks and Graham Watters will be in action.
Jason Isbell at the Warner Theatre this week.
The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame celebrates its 75th anniversary this summer. Eight horses, seven trainers and one jockey comprise the list of finalists who will be inducted into the Hall of Fame this summer. Come on Kona Gold.
The Saratoga Special will celebrate its 25th season this summer.
