Horse Racing News on April 8, 2014

Two-time Horse of the Year Wise Dan will get his 2014 campaign started April 11, when he takes on six foes in the $300,000 Maker's 46 Mile at Keeneland in his first start of the year.

Close Hatches will try to add a third top-level victory to her resume in the $600,000 Apple Blossom Handicap, in which she meets four opponents, including last year's winner On Fire Baby, April 11 at Oaklawn Park.