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KenPom slots Michigan and Arizona as the third‑ and fourth‑best teams ever, establishing them as the clear front‑runners. Their clash is only the fifth Final Four meeting of 35‑win squads and the second since the tournament’s 1985 expansion.

The latest Championship Series round underscored the importance of the 100‑point prep events, the ultimate gauge for Derby hopefuls. These races not only secure a gate spot but also separate true contenders from the rest.

The Grade‑1 Blue Grass Stakes at Keeneland is seen as the key prep test for three‑year‑olds eyeing glory at Churchill Downs. Historically, the race’s victor has frequently turned that momentum into solid showings on Derby day, making it a vital clue for bettors.

Sunday's G1 Osaka Hai drew a 15‑horse field after a major entrant withdrew due to the Iran conflict, and the favorite is Croix Du Nord, the Hopeful Stakes winner and 2025 Japanese Derby victor. The Kitasan Black‑sired colt previously captured a French G3 race.

The Sweet Lou offspring surged from a wide, second‑row start to win the listed $100,000 Mawsons Riverina Championships for 4‑ and 5‑year‑old mares at Riverina Raceway on Saturday. As the race favourite, she delivered a commanding finishing burst to secure the crown.

NSW’s premier three‑year‑old, Hollywood Strip (Sweet Lou), rebounded from his upset in the Gold Chalice Final with a dominant win over older horses in the Yirribee Stud Wagga Pacers Cup at Riverina Raceway on Saturday night. Starting from an outside front‑row barrier, he delivered a decisive performance to reclaim his form.

Victoria’s top pacer Bulletproof Boy, trained by Art Official, delivered an all‑the‑way victory in the Hip Pocket Castlemaine Free‑For‑All at Melton, confirming his form ahead of the $1.25 million Nullarbor in two weeks. The win was steered by driver James Herbertson, who sent the gelding straight to the front.

Ex‑NSW pacer Gordons Bay, under local trainer‑driver Charlie Castles, sliced through on the inside to secure the $75,000 Ladbrokes Easter Cup at Launceston, delivering his biggest Tasmanian prize.

Sunday’s Luna Stakes, a 1,600‑m KOR‑Listed race, opens the Triple Tiara at Busan, where seven contests run from 11:25 to 16:55. In Seoul, the cherry‑blossom festival features ten races between 10:35 and 17:55, beginning with a Class 6 1,200‑m Special Weight event.

The Seoul Racecourse opens its spring festival on Saturday, offering eleven races between 10:35 am and 5:55 pm, capped by a drone show and food‑truck offerings. The first contest is a Class 6, 1,200‑metre special‑weight race featuring three‑year‑old maidens for a KRW 30 million prize.

The day features eight events running between 11:15 and 17:55, opening with a Class 6, 1200‑m Special Weight A maidens race carrying a KRW 30 million prize. Five of the twelve runners are making their debut, and a couple of newcomers are already standing out.

Bayern‑bred Funny Wild, ridden by Seo Seung‑un, beat Hwang Geum Eo Jjang by a length to win the KRA Cup Mile, the opening leg of the Korean Triple Crown. The upset came at 130‑1 odds.

A spokesperson says the ruling caused entirely avoidable damage.

The British Horseracing Authority called the last‑minute cancellations "regrettable".

Cheltenham racecourse has cancelled the season's final three fixtures to carry out drainage improvements.

Constitution Hill won under the floodlights at Kempton Park, making it two wins from two on the flat after switching from National Hunt racing.

Robinson Outreach at RiverCross Ranch in Springbank, Alberta, received a horse donation from Helping Alberta Wildies Society – the gentle bay gelding Cheyene, rescued from a campground near Sundre four years ago. Cheyene has now been placed in a special forever home at the ranch.

Academy Award® nominee Josh Brolin, a lifelong horseman with deep roots in the American West, will narrate the new IMAX®/Giant Screen documentary *Horse Power*. The film, produced in partnership with American Wild Horse Conservation, celebrates wild‑horse preservation.

Marking Pet Fire Safety Day (July 15), First Onsite Property Restoration announced a $10,000 matching donation to support rescued animals and recovery work at Happy Days Sanctuary in Stevensville, Ontario. Happy Days Sanctuary was created in response to the need for a safe haven for rescued animals.

King Charles III and Queen Camilla visited Ottawa on May 27 to deliver the throne speech, showcasing the full pomp of the British monarchy. A key part of the ceremony highlighted the RCMP’s royal duties and featured a tribute to the horse Burmese.