Dominant Maryland Sire Great Notion Pensioned
Great Notion, a 25-year-old son of Elusive Quality, is an eight-time leading sire in Maryland. He has been pensioned at Northview Stallion Station, his home for more than two decades.
Del Mar Cancels Nov. 21 Card Due to Expected Rain
With heavy rain in the forecast, Del Mar announced they will cancel the Nov. 21 card and add a race day Nov. 24.
Retired Jockey, Racing Official Shaw Dies at 95
Frank Shaw, 95, of Rumford, R.I., who worked in several pursuits in horse racing throughout his life, died Oct. 30.
Torres Another New Addition to Oaklawn Jockey Colony
Preakness Stakes (G1)-winning jockey Jaime Torres is the latest to join the Oaklawn Park jockey colony this winter, adding his name to the list of new faces for one of racing's most lucrative meets.
New Bay Filly Tops Day 3 of Goffs November Foal Sale
The 169 foals sold Nov. 19 brought turnover of €18,359,000, which was almost identical to 12 months ago, the average price dipped by 5% at €108,635, and the median was down 3% at €78,000.
CA Breeding Incentives Aimed at Reversing Contraction
Speaking before the CHRB during its Nov. 19 meeting in Sacramento, Calif., an executive from the California Thoroughbred Breeders Association spotlighted three incentives aimed at reversing years of contraction in the state's breeding industry.
Nevada Beach Towers Over Native Diver Foes
Returning from a seventh-place finish in the Breeders' Cup Classic (G1), Nevada Beach towers over four foes in the $100,000 Native Diver Stakes (G3) at Del Mar Nov. 22.
Calandagan Named 2025 Cartier Horse of the Year
Calandagan, a three-time group 1 winner so far this year who capped his European racing season with a 2 1/4-length win in the Champion Stakes (G1), was crowned Horse of the Year at the 35th Cartier Racing Awards Nov. 19.
South Carolina TOBA Receives Grant From The Jockey Club
The South Carolina Thoroughbred Owners & Breeders Association receives a grant from The Jockey Club, the national breed registry and long-standing advocate for the improvement of Thoroughbred breeding and racing.
TAA Awards $4.7 Million in Grants to 86 Organizations
Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance announced Nov. 18 that $4.7 million in grants will be awarded to 86 Thoroughbred aftercare organizations that currently hold accreditation status for 2025.