Headlines: February 23
– The first mare in foal to Smarty Jones was announced yesterday. Forest Heiress was bred to Smarty on February 10, her foal will be born in January 2006 (LHL) … Interesting reading: “Smarty Jones Potential Bloodline Crosses,” by Anne Peters (link via the fabulous Left at the Gate).
– Kentucky tightens its drug policy. The racing authority adopted strict rules that allow only bleeder medications on race days. (CJ)
– Speculation builds that Kieren Fallon will be named Ballydoyle stable jockey. The rider is reportedly vacationing at the Barbados resort of Coolmore/Ballydoyle powerbroker John Magnier. (Guar.)
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