BY SARAH WELK BAYNUM

Dennis Manning's racing journey in the racing industry is a testament to lifelong passion deeply rooted in family and a natural affinity for equine. Growing up next to the Weymouth Fairgrounds in Massachusetts, Manning was immersed in the world of horse racing from an early age.

OCALA, STUD-Ocala Stud stallion Seeking the Soul, whose first-crop runners are 3-year-olds this year, died unexpectedly on Feb. 28, of complications from colic.

A Grade 1 winner who banked more than $3.4 million, Seeking the Soul had an illustrious racing career.

BY BROCK SHERIDAN

Loco Abarrio, a winner of the $150,000 FTBOA Gil Campbell Memorial at Gulfstream Park in October, returns to stakes action against open company Saturday in the $165,000 Army Mule for 4-year-olds and older going seven furlongs. The Ronald Spatz-trained son of Bridlewood Farm stallion Valiant Minister will be running for a portion of the $15,000 in Florida-bred bonus money included in the purse and presented by the Florida Thoroughbred Breeders’ and Owners’ Association.

In episode 54, we sit down with Brandon and Diannah Perry to explore their history in the equine world and their dedication to giving back through charitable efforts.