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Maiden Watch: Week of Dec. 1-6

The National Thoroughbred Racing Association announced Dec. 9 that one lucky fan and a guest will win a chance to attend the 55th annual Resolute Racing Eclipse Awards as part of the Resolute Racing Eclipse Awards Sweepstakes.

Through four days of trade, Arqana reported that 666 horses changed hands at a clearance of 77%, down from 82% 12 months ago. The aggregate dropped 13 points to €47,187,300, while the average dipped 16% to €70,850.

The 70th edition of the January Horses of All Ages Sale will cover two sessions Jan. 12-13 that each begin at 10 a.m. ET.

Nearly 350 acres of farmland where the legendary Triple Crown champion Secretariat frolicked as a colt are now protected forever by a conservation easement held by the Capital Region Land Conservancy.

Speaking Dec. 9 at the Global Symposium on Racing in Tucson, Ariz., Lonny Powell revealed that a long-held nonprofit license in Ocala could be used to develop a new racetrack to support Florida's beleaguered Thoroughbred industry.

The Racecourse Association, in Great Britain, confirms that Alex Eade will become its new CEO. In addition, Sir Philip Davies will join the RCA Board as a non-executive director.

Beginning next month, the New York Racing Association plans to throttle computer-assisted wagering at one minute until post, limiting these high-volume teams to the same six bets per second ceiling that applies to retail customers.