Sillaman: Freedom Road Better for Second Claiming Crown
Runner-up in last year's $100,000 Claiming Crown Iron Horse Kent Stirling Memorial, trainer Richard Sillaman says Freedom Road returns to Churchill Downs Nov. 15 as a more mature horse.
Calandagan Atop Global Rankings, Gears Up for Japan Cup
Calandagan, the highest rated horse in the world according to Longines' World's Best Racehorse Rankings, will be the sole international challenger for the Japan Cup (G1) at the end of the month and is preparing for his trip to Tokyo.
Suspended by HISA, Lopez Continues Riding in Louisiana
Jockey Paco Lopez, suspended six months by the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority in September for what it said were riding violations of a conditional reinstatement, is named to ride in six races at Fair Grounds Nov. 20.
Nobals Tries for Back-to-Back Kennedy Road Wins
Nobals, winner of the 2023 Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint (G1T), returns to the all-weather surface at Woodbine seeking to repeat as winner of the Kennedy Road Stakes (G2) on Nov. 15.
NZB Ready To Run Sale Concludes With Record Results
The second and final session of NZB’s Ready To Run Sale propelled the auction to another record-breaking conclusion, with the aggregate soaring past NZ$41 million and both the average (NZ$156,255) and median (NZ$100,000) reaching all-time highs.
Backside Learning Center Hosts Annual Benefit Nov. 21
The Backside Learning Center announced their biggest, annual fundraiser, "Benefit for the Backside: A Day at the Races", will return Nov. 21 at noon in the exclusive First Turn Club at Churchill Downs.
Romans Announces Bid for United States Senate
Kentucky trainer Dale Romans formally announced a bid for the United States Senate Nov. 12, seeking to fill the seat that will be vacated by the retirement of longtime Senator Mitch McConnell in early 2027.
Dobson to Give National HBPA Conference Keynote Address
Everett Dobson, the new chair of The Jockey Club, will deliver the keynote address at the annual National HBPA Conference March 4.
One Magic Philly Aims for More KY Success in Chilukki
After a successful Kentucky debut last month against allowance foes, John Gallegos' homebred One Magic Philly aims to make it 2-for-2 in her new home state in the $300,000 Chilukki Stakes (G3) at Churchill Downs Nov. 15.
Multiple G3 Winner Bishops Bay Sells for $1.3 Million
Three-time grade 3 stakes winner Bishops Bay kicked off the opening hour of the Keeneland November Horses of Racing Age Sale by selling for $1.3 million to Pedro Lanz, agent for KAS Stables.