Indiana Downs, the Shelbyville, Ind., racetrack and casino that was converted to the sole Thoroughbred track in Indiana last year, has been re-named Indiana Grand Racing and Casino, the track’s parent company announced Thursday.

Curlin, a two-time Horse of the Year, and his trainer, Steve Asmussen, the second-winningest trainer in racing history, are among the four horses, four jockeys, and two trainers who make up the 10 finalists for this year’s Hall of Fame, the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame announced on Friday.

Six semifinalists have been named for the 2013 Dr. Tony Ryan Book Award competition.

Launched in 2006 by the late Dr. Ryan, the award was the industry’s first to honor full-length literary work focusing on horse racing. The winning author receives a $10,000 prize.

The three finalists will be revealed on March 17, and the winner will be announced on April 9 during an invitation-only reception at the Ryan family’s Castleton Lyons farm near Lexington, Ky.

Following is a list of the semifinalists for the 2013 Dr. Tony Ryan Book Award.

All of racing found out the night of Jan. 18 what Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas has known for decades – Willis Horton is one of the sport’s best-kept secrets.

During that Eclipse Awards gala at Gulfstream Park, Horton had the room roaring when he gave a folksy, funny, and heartfelt acceptance speech for his champion 3-year-old male Will Take Charge. He’s since been told he needs an agent, while the speech itself has received hundreds of views on YouTube.

At 12:50 a.m. on March 11, 1954 – 60 years ago – the moon was just entering its first quarter on a cool night at the Calumet Farm foaling barn in Lexington, Ky., when a new colt entered the world.

[bc_video_id:317908:]ARCADIA, Calif. – The gang of top turf milers has gathered for Saturday’s $350,000 Frank Kilroe Mile at Santa Anita. Well, almost the whole gang.

“The only one missing is Wise Dan,” trainer Neil Drysdale said.

The Grade 1 Kilroe Mile drew a field of 10, led by Za Approval and Silentio, the second- and third-place finishers behind Wise Dan in the Breeders’ Cup Mile here last November.

The Canadian Derby will serve as the main event at the 2014 Northlands Park meet. The Grade 3, $200,000 feature headlines 37 stakes totaling $1.87 million.

ARCADIA, Calif. – Blingo gave jockey Aaron Gryder a glowing first impression when he rode the 5-year-old gelding to a hard-fought win the $300,500 San Antonio Stakes on Feb. 8.

Gryder rode Blingo for the first time in the Grade 2 San Antonio, closing from fifth to finish a half-length in front of the longshot Imperative. The victory has led to a start in Saturday’s $750,000 Santa Anita Handicap for Blingo.

The Big Cap will be Blingo’s first race at 1 1/4 miles, but Gryder said he doesn’t think the distance will be an issue.

Todd Pletcher and Mark Casse both have entered two horses in the Grade 2, $350,000 Tampa Bay Derby, the annual meet highlight to be run Saturday at Tampa Bay Downs in Oldsmar, Fla.

Pletcher will send out Vinceremos and Surfing U S A, while Casse counters with Conquest Titan and Matador. In all, 10 3-year-olds are entered in the 1 1/16-mile Tampa Bay Derby, which is worth 85 points toward eligibility into the May 3 Kentucky Derby, including 50 to the winner.

ARCADIA, Calif. – Lochte earned his way to Santa Anita for Saturday’s $350,000 Frank Kilroe Mile with a win in the Grade 1 Gulfstream Park Turf Handicap at odds of 39-1 on Feb. 9.

The results of Saturday’s race will help owner Caroline Vogel and trainer Marcus Vitali determine whether a return trip to California for the Breeders’ Cup Mile in November is realistic.

Lochte won his stakes debut in the Gulfstream Park Turf Handicap, closing from fourth in a field of eight to win by 2 3/4 lengths.