Wire to Wire Daily Racing Digest - Friday, January 2 2026

January 2, 2026 Edition

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Inside This Issue

• Strategic Risk Hits Derby Trail in Smarty Jones

• Roger That Dana Ready for Mucho Macho Man

• Oak Ridge Training Center Tours Now Offered

• Bonus Depreciation Update and FAQ for Horse Owners

• Chase to the Championship Point Standings

• Florida-breds in Stakes

• Florida Stallion Progeny

• Florida Breeders' List

• W2W Business Place

Florida-bred Strategic Risk - ©Adam Coglianese

Strategic Risk Hits Derby Trail in Smarty Jones

BY BROCK SHERIDAN

Strategic Risk, a nine-length winner of the $300,000 In Reality division of the Florida Thoroughbred Breeders' and Owners' Association Florida Sire Stakes last out, hits the road to the Grade 1 Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve Saturday in the $250,000 Smarty Jones at Oaklawn Park.

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Florida-bred Roger That Dana - ©Ryan Thompson

Roger That Dana Ready for Mucho Macho Man

BY BROCK SHERIDAN

Smith Ranch Stables Roger That Dana remains in stakes company to start the new year as the Florida-bred colt is set to face eight other 3-year-olds in the $175,000 Mucho Macho Man at Gulfstream Park Saturday.

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Oak Ridge Training Center Tours Now Offered

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Black Prong Florida Vacation Resort is now offering tours of Oak Ridge Training Center, home to more than 600 thoroughbreds in training each winter.

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