BY BROCK SHERIDAN

Mr Pug LLC and JPG 2 LLC’s Naughty Rascal will attempt to finish off his freshman year with his third stakes tally when the Florida-bred colt goes postward in the $125,000 Inaugural at Tampa Bay Downs Saturday. Naughty Rascal is among eight 2-year-olds, including three Florida-breds, who will go six furlongs.

BY BROCK SHERIDAN

The Florida-bred pair of Prevent and Lord Eddard Stark will both go at least seven furlongs farther than ever when they race two miles on the turf in the $115,000 Allen Jerkens Memorial Handicap at Gulfstream Park Saturday. The Grey Wizard (Ire) has been assigned the top weight of 126 pounds under the handicap conditions, giving away between four and 13 pounds to his 10 rivals including Lord Eddard Stark with a 117-pound assignment and Prevent under 114 pounds.

With the support of the United States Department of Agriculture, the Equine Disease Communication Center is completing a study to determine the awareness and knowledge of biosecurity in the horse industry. We need your help to determine knowledge and use of biosecurity for your horse(s). The goal is to help protect our horses from infectious diseases.

BY FASIG-TIPTON PRESS OFFICE

LEXINGTON, KY—Fasig-Tipton has catalogued 670 entries for its December Digital Sale, which may be viewed at digital.fasigtipton.com.