14 horses were entered for the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Stakes (G2) Nov. 6 at Keeneland, including the race’s 2018 winner, Rocketry, as well as Ry’s the Guy, Cupid’s Claws, and Danny California—all last-out stakes winners in dirt marathons.
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Sports Betting Bill Poses Threat to Canadian Racing
Racetracks of Canada, Ontario Racing and Woodbine Entertainment are raising significant concerns with Private Member’s Bill C-218. The bill is currently being debated by Members of Parliament in the Canadian House of Commons.
Global Campaign Providing Thrill for Sagamore Farm
After securing one of the biggest wins to date for co-owner Sagamore Farm, Global Campaign will try to move forward again when he starts in the $6 million Longines Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1) Nov. 7 at Keeneland.
Engage Seeks Another Keeneland Win in Lafayette
Woodford Racing’s Engage is seeking a win in his second start off the layoff at Keeneland, where he scored a graded victory a year ago. He’ll face 11 others Nov. 7 in the $150,000 Lafayette Stakes Presented by Keeneland Select at seven furlongs.
Bye Bye J Sprints Into McConnell Springs Stakes
In the money in four of five starts this year, Alex and JoAnn Lieblong’s Bye Bye J enters the $150,000 McConnell Springs Stakes Nov.6 at Keeneland as the 7-2 morning-line favorite.
Woodbine Releases Corporate Responsibility Report
Woodbine Entertainment (Woodbine) proudly released its 2019/20 Corporate Responsibility Report that summarizes the company’s recent achievements during the April 1, 2019 to March 31, 2020 fiscal year.
Wet Keeneland Turf Drying Before Breeder's Cup
A forecast of mostly sunny fall weather in Central Kentucky this week has Jim Pendergest, director of racing surfaces at Keeneland, encouraged that the track’s damp turf course will continue to dry before the Breeders’ Cup Nov. 6-7.
Owners Win Racecourse Reprieve With New Restrictions
Owners will still be able to go racing in England despite the new coronavirus lockdown, it was announced Nov. 3, but limits on numbers and time on course have been reintroduced.
Busy Radio, Television Schedule for Breeders' Cup Week
A rundown of television, radio, and live streaming coverage for 2020 Breeders’ Cup week compiled by America’s Best Racing.
The Breeders' Cup Is Coming To HRRN
HRRN is once again the exclusive radio home of the Breeders’ Cup. Join us all week long as we bring you the best Breeders’ Cup programming on the radio.
ROA Accused of Short-Changing Racing
The Racehorse Owners Association is facing increased pressure over British racing’s long-awaited industry ownership strategy, the details of which were released on Nov. 3 and resulted in accusations the sport had been “short-changed.”
NYRA, TVG to Donate $410,000 for COVID-19 Relief
The New York Racing Association, Inc. and TVG today announced a series of COVID-19 relief donations for a broad spectrum of non-profit organizations working to support the thoroughbred racing community during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Ward, Greenhill Pleased With Tapeta Surface at Turfway
A newly installed synthetic surface at Turfway Park, Tapeta Footings, was warmly received by two trainers that had horses train over the surface Nov. 2-3 at the Northern Kentucky oval. The track opened for training this week.
Hey Gaman to Stand at Haras du Taillis
Hey Gaman, a high-class son of New Approach who finished a neck second in the 2018 Emirates Poule d’Essai des Poulains (French Two Thousand Guineas, G1), has retired from racing and will stand at Haras du Taillis.
Lookin At Lee Retired to Stud Career in New York
The son of Lookin At Lucky and Kentucky Derby (G1) runner-up will stand at Irish Hill & Dutchess Views Stallions.
Multiple Graded Stakes Winner Blended Citizen Retired
The son of Proud Citizen has been cataloged as a stallion prospect in the upcoming Keeneland November Breeding Stock Sale.
'Gifted' Gretzky the Great Set for Breeders' Cup
Gretzky the Great is named after Wayne Gretzky, whose 894 goals, 1,963 assists, and 2,857 points are all National Hockey League records. The son of Nyquist will start in the Nov. 6 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf (G1T) at Keeneland.
Pegasus Offers Travel for Select Breeders' Cup Winners
Gulfstream Park announced Nov. 3 that North American-based winners of this week’s Breeders’ Cup will be offered complimentary equine travel to Gulfstream to compete in the Pegasus World Cup Championship Invitational Series at the South Florida track.
Bell's the One First Breeders' Cup Starter for Pessin
Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Sprint (G1) contender Bell’s the One will be the first Breeders’ Cup starter trainer Neil Pessin will saddle Nov. 7 at Keeneland.
Twilight Payment Holds On to Win Melbourne Cup
Joseph O’Brien denied dad Aidan again in the Nov. 3 Lexus Melbourne Cup (G1) as Twilight Payment held off the late charge of Tiger Moth under an inspired ride from the front by Jye McNeil.