Wire to Wire Daily Racing Digest - Tuesday, January 6 2026

January 6, 2026 Edition

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Inside This Issue

• Stallion Spotlight: Cajun Breeze

• Florida-bred Bentornato a Finalist for 2025 Eclipse Award Champion Sprinter

• Western Ivy Relocates to FTBOA Headquarters in the Horse Capital of the World®

• Thoroughbred Racing Economic Indicators

• 2025-2026 Road to the Kentucky Derby and Oaks

• 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 Cajun Breeze - ©Louise Reinagel

Stallion Spotlight: Cajun Breeze

BY LAURIE ROSS

For the past seven seasons, Stonehedge Farm South's Cajun Breeze (Congrats - Cajun Dawn, by Awesome Again) has quietly carved out a reputation as a reliable source of precocious, hard-knocking runners.

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Florida-bred Bentornato - ©Benoit

Florida-bred Bentornato a Finalist for 2025 Eclipse Award Champion Sprinter

BY BROCK SHERIDAN

Florida-bred Bentornato, a commanding winner of the $1.84 million Cygames Breeders' Cup Sprint (Grade 1) on Nov. 1, is one of three finalists for a 2025 Resolute Racing Eclipse Award as the Champion Male Sprinter it was announced Sunday by the National Thoroughbred Racing Association, Daily Racing Form and National Turf Writers and Broadcasters.

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Western Ivy Relocates to FTBOA Headquarters in the Horse Capital of the World®

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OCALA, FL-Western Ivy, a custom embroidery and promotional products company continuing a 30-year tradition of serving Central Florida businesses, reopened Jan. 5, 2026, at a new location within the Florida Thoroughbred Breeders' and Owners' Association headquarters at 801 S.W. 60th Avenue in Ocala.

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