Hall of Fame trainer Todd Pletcher faces a pending medication violation for the presence of the controlled substance betamethasone in a horse he trains, Vassimo , who won his debut Dec.

A record 69 Japan-based horses were nominated, which shattered last year’s record of 47. Hall of Fame trainer Todd Pletcher has nominated 32 horses, followed by two-time Triple Crown winner Bob ...

This year’s total is a 7.8% increase from last year’s 346 early nominations. A record 69 Japan-based horses were nominated, which shattered last year’s record of 47. Hall of Fame trainer Todd Pletcher ...