Horse Racing News on January 29, 2014

Asserting Bear and Matador, two tested Ontario-breds, take on the solid duo of Harpoon and Vinceremos from the barn of Todd Pletcher among a field of eight sophomores entered for the $250,000 Sam F. Davis Stakes Feb. 1 at Tampa Bay Downs.

Two highly regarded New York-breds lead a field of six 3-year-olds entered for the $250,000 Withers Stakes at Aqueduct Racetrack on Feb. 1, both coming off impressive performances to tackle open company.