Horse Racing News on March 26, 2012

The coupled entry of Mark Valeski and Mr. Bowling was made the 2-1 morning-line favorite in a full field of 14 for the $1 million Louisiana Derby at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots April 1.

Rachel Alexandra, the 2009 Horse of the Year who produced her first foal this year, has been pronounced in foal to Darley stallion Bernardini.

Trainer Bob Baffert had a heart attack early Monday morning in Dubai and is resting comfortably in a hospital there after having stents inserted into two arteries, according to Bernie Schiappa, a co-owner of Game On Dude.