Hernandez Jr. on Winning First Day Back from Injury
In his first day riding in races since a Sept. 21 fall sent him to the hospital, jockey Brian Hernandez Jr. won an allowance optional claiming race aboard Sir Greylind at Churchill Downs Nov. 12.
Laurelin Faces Distance Test in Jockey Club Oaks
After a solid effort in a race such as the Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup (G1T) in mid-October, it's not unusual for the connections to give that 3-year-old filly some time off to prepare for the following year's campaign.
Bishops Bay Tops Keeneland's HORA Sale at $1.3M
A total of 112 horses changed hands for a total of $10,628,500, including post-ring sales, a 23% increase from last year when 106 head brought $8,620,500. The average was up 17% to $94,898, but the median decreased 16% from $47,500…
Keeneland Nov. Sale Ends With Record Average and Median
The Keeneland November Breeding Stock Sale concluded Nov. 11, with 1,976 horses changing hands for a total of $245,901,400, including post-ring sales, seeing a 25% increase from last year's gross of $196,492,900 from 2,159 head.
Momentum Carries Into Karaka for NZB Ready To Run Sale
A deep and quality catalog of around 370 2-year-olds are on the market for this year's New Zealand Bloodstock Ready To Run Sale, with the two-day auction beginning at the Karaka Sales Center Nov. 12.
Jockey Club, Weatherbys Partner for Horse Naming Tool
The Jockey Club and Weatherbys announced the launch of "Racehorse Naming," a website that enables users to check the potential availability of a Thoroughbred name in Great Britain, Ireland, the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico.
Paddock Renovated Before Upcoming Fair Grounds Meet
Racing returns to Fair Grounds Nov. 20, launching its 154th Thoroughbred racing season. The nation's second-oldest racetrack will unveil a series of venue improvements, including the completion of its paddock renovation.
Dixon, Insurance Adjuster on Alydar Case, Dies at 94
Tom Dixon remained involved with the Alydar case for more than 10 years. He has been steadfast in his belief that the prominent stallion broke his leg in a stall accident and was not intentionally injured as part of insurance…