Noted: January 20
– Sunshine Millions draws 140 pre-entries. The Classic drew 26 pre-entries, including Malibu winner Proud Tower Too, Lava Man, and Buzzards Bay.
– French apprentice Julien Leparoux leads Turfway standings. The protegé of trainer Patrick Biancone has won 23 of 78 races so far this meet.
– Officials meet on possible plan to save Atlantic City Race Course. The talks are centered around a plan to renovate the 1940s era facility and add racing days.
– Equine herpes outbreak might force Pimlico closure.
