Trainer John Sadler has been fined $1,000 by California stewards after one of his stakes horses, Higher Power, tested positive for phenylbutazone, commonly known as Bute, following an August 10 workout at Del Mar.
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Speightstown Sons Nashville, Charlatan Meet in Malibu
The stage is set for a Speightstown showdown in the Runhappy Malibu Stakes (G1) at Santa Anita Park Dec. 26. His sons, Nashville and Charlatan, head the $300,000, seven-furlong race.
Gosden 'Let Down' After Royal Line Disqualification
John Gosden has urged the BHA to adopt a “collegiate approach” and work with trainers to help prevent a repeat of the circumstances that led to Royal Line being stripped of his third-place finish in the British Champions Long Distance Cup (G2).
Elliston Resigns From Keeneland
Elliston to leave his position as vice president of racing at the end of the month.
Tina Mott Joins Saratoga WarHorse Board of Directors
Saratoga WarHorse today announced the appointment of veteran and thoroughbred advocate Tina Mott to its Board of Directors effective this month.
Group 1 Warrior Mare Magical Retired
Aidan O’Brien labeled Magical the “dream mare” after the brilliant seven-time group 1 winner was retired to join the broodmare band at Coolmore Stud.
Congress Approves Tax Reform, COVID Relief Legislation
The National Thoroughbred Racing Association noted that federal legislation approved Dec. 21 by the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate contains key tax reform and COVID-19 relief provisions beneficial to the horse breeding and racing industry.
Industry, Animal Welfare Groups Applaud Passage of HISA
After the Senate approved the Horse Racing Integrity and Safety Act late Dec. 21, the coalition of industry and animal welfare groups that backed it after years of effort expressed their eagerness for its implementation.
Five Finalists for George Woolf Memorial Jockey Award
Santa Anita Park has announced a distinguished group of five finalists for the 2021 George Woolf Memorial Jockey Award. They include Alex Birzer, Jorge Martin Bourdieu, Kendrick Carmouche, Aaron Gryder, and Deshawn Parker.
Eres Tu Goes for Third Straight Win in Allaire du Pont
Edward Seltzer and Beverly Anderson’s Eres Tu, unbeaten in two starts since returning from more than a year layoff, goes after her third straight win and second in a stakes in the $150,000 Allaire du Pont (G3) Dec. 26 at Laurel Park.
Mucho Gusto Returns From 10-Month Layoff in San Antonio
Mucho Gusto has only raced twice in 2020 but it’s been a highly productive campaign, resulting in earnings of more than $3.1 million.
Name Changer to Stand at Kaz Hill Farm in New York
Graded stakes winner Name Changer, son of emerging sire of sires Uncle Mo, has been retired to stud at Peter Kazamias’ Kaz Hill Farm in Middletown, N.Y.
Los Alamitos Winter Meet Sees Big Payoffs
Large fields, a record Pick Six pool and payoff, a fourth consecutive sweep of the Grade I Starlet and Grade II Los Alamitos Futurity for Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert were among the highlights of the 11-day Thoroughbred meet.
KEEP Aims to Unify Equine Education Opportunities
The Kentucky Equine Education Project, Kentucky’s equine economic advocate, announced the hire of an equine education coordinator.
Expert Eye's Half Brother Scores at Newcastle
Expert Eye’s first foals have proven popular at Goffs’ rescheduled November Sale in recent days, and there were further family updates when his Kingman half brother got off the mark at Newcastle Dec. 21.
Tight Race Ahead for Leading Turf Sire of 2020
Top-ranked turf sire English Channel is $163,157 ahead of runner-up Kitten’s Joy but turf stakes worth $1.2 million are still to be run through Dec. 31.
Goffs Holiday Fundraising Effort Proves Fruitful
A little Christmas magic was sprinkled on the Goffs sales complex on Sunday night
Zain Art Tops Goffs November Mares Sale
Sunset Dec. 21 brought a rare astrological phenomenon into the skies over Goffs’ sales complex. Said to be a portent of greatness, buyers of the mares sold under its celestial light will certainly be hoping it is a good sign.
Aptly-Named Quick Tempo Off to Fast Start
Tapizar colt continues to show precociousness displayed in pre-sale workout at Ocala Breeders’ Sales.
Foal Patrol Season 4 to Debut Dec. 29
Season 4 of the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame’s popular live webcam series Foal Patrol will debut online at www.foalpatrol.com on Tuesday, Dec. 29.