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Headlines: February 26

Rockport Harbor worked seven furlongs in 1:27 at Oaklawn on Friday. His foot is fine, says trainer John Servis. (DRF)
– “The future of thoroughbred racing in New York is at best uncertain, at worst in danger,” writes Paul Moran. The support Friends of New York Racing enjoys from the industry is unprecedented and welcome — but it’s bringing sense to Albany that is the highest hurdle the group faces. (ND)
– Saint Liam will try to become the first shipper to win the Santa Anita Handicap since Broad Brush in 1987. He’ll run against likely competitors Rock Hard Ten and Musique Toujours. (LAT)
– Speculation ends: Kieren Fallon is named the new Ballydoyle stable jockey. (BBC)
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