Keepmeinmind, among the country’s leading 2-year-olds, is scheduled to arrive at Oaklawn Park between Christmas Day and New Year’s Day to begin preparations for a 2021 campaign, according to the colt’s trainer, Robertino Diodoro.
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Illinois Trainer Brueggemann Dies at 75
Brueggemann trained Breeders’ Cup Sprint (G1) winner Work All Week and The Pizza Man, the first Illinois-bred to win the Arlington Million (G1).
Maryland Stallion Season Auction to be Held Jan. 1-5
The Maryland Horse Foundation will host an online stallion season auction January 1-5, 2021, featuring no-guarantee seasons for 19 Maryland-based stallions.
Kentucky HHR Supporters Request Action From Legislators
Supporters of historical horse racing in Kentucky have informed lawmakers that thousands of high-paying jobs in the state are on the line since a 2020 state Supreme Court decision called into question the legality of the games.
Oxx, Geraghty Honored With Irish Racing Crowns
Legendary horsemen John Oxx and Barry Geraghty were honored at the 2020 Horse Racing Ireland awards, with the recently retired giants of the sport celebrated at a ceremony broadcast on Racing TV and online Dec. 15.
Princess Zoe Connections Make Ambitious Arc Plans
Princess Zoe (GER) may have landed the Qatar Prix du Cadran (G1) on Arc weekend in dramatic fashion, but trainer Tony Mullins believes the mare has sufficient pace to be effective over a shorter trip in the Qatar Prix de l’Arc Triomphe (G1).
Buyers on Lookout for Bargains at Tattersalls November
Buyers will be on the lookout for more bargains at Tatteralls Ireland’s rescheduled November Foal & Breeding Stock Sale, with graduates Champers Elysees and The Lir Jet reaching great heights this year.
Jimmy Bell Elected New TAA President
The president and racing manager of Godolphin served as TAA president in 2014.
Charles Town Announces 2021 Stakes Schedule
Following up on its successful August card, which saw the Charles Town Classic (G2) and Charles Town Oaks (G3) run on the same day for the first time, Charles Town will once again showcase its two graded stakes on the same program in 2021.
Riding Crop Rules Hot Topic at Jockeys' Guild Assembly
With state regulators changing rules on riding crops from the East Coast to the West Coast, Jockeys’ Guild co-chairmen John Velazquez and Mike Smith were able to provide some first-hand updates for riders at the Guild’s annual assembly this month.
TrackMaster President Siegel to Retire at Year-End
David Siegel, who since 1996 has served as president and chief executive officer of TrackMaster (an Equibase Company) and was instrumental in the company’s development of a comprehensive line of Thoroughbred and Harness handicapping products.
TrackMaster President Sigel to Retire at Year-End
David Siegel, who since 1996 has served as president and chief executive officer of TrackMaster (an Equibase Company) and was instrumental in the company’s development of a comprehensive line of Thoroughbred and Harness handicapping products.
Remington Cancels Dec. 14-15 Cards Due to Weather
The cards will be moved in their entirety to Dec. 21-22.
IFHA Publishes Minimum Horse Welfare Standards
The Horse Welfare Committee of the International Federation of Horseracing Authorities has produced guidance on standards for the care and welfare of horses at different times of their life.
ITA to Host First Stallion Service Auction
Just in time for the holidays and right before the end of the 2020 tax write-off period, the Indiana Thoroughbred Alliance (ITA) presents their first annual Stallion Service Auction, hosted on Starquine.com.
OBS Winter Mixed Sale Catalog Now Online
The catalog for the Ocala Breeders’ Sales Company’s 2021 Winter Mixed Sale is now available via the OBS website at obssales.com.
Diverse Group on Offer at Keeneland Digital Sale
Keeneland’s nascent Digital Sales Ring platform will present its third online-only auction Dec. 15, with a diverse group of about 70 horses on offer and sales company officials hope the concept will continue to gain traction with buyers.
New Shooters in Second Leg of Japan Road to the Derby
The Japan Road to the Kentucky Derby detours to Kawasaki Racecourse Dec. 16 with 14 2-year-olds racing for points toward a guaranteed spot in the Churchill Downs starting gate.
Star Japanese Mare Deirdre to Visit Galileo in 2021
The hugely popular Japanese mare Deirdre will visit supreme sire Galileo for her first mating next year, connections have confirmed.
Bonuses Offered at Washington Stallion Season Auction
Seasons for at least 84 U.S. and Canadian stallions will be auctioned Dec. 16-23.