Magical, fresh off a runner-up showing in the Longines Breeders’ Cup Turf (G1T) at Keeneland, tops a strong international cast assembled for the Dec. 13 Longines Hong Kong International Races at Sha Tin Racecourse.
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Next Shares Defends Title vs. Brown Pair in Seabiscuit
Chad Brown ships in Kentucky Downs stakes winner Flavius and Belmont Park allowance winner Spirit Animal to contest the $200,000 Seabiscuit Handicap (G2T) Nov. 28 at Del Mar.
Simply Ravishing Back for More in Golden Rod
Simply Ravishing exits a fourth in the Nov. 6 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies (G1) at Keeneland and will take on undefeated Rags to Riches Stakes winner Coach along with eight other rivals Nov. 28 at Churchill Downs.
Juvenile Third Keepmeinmind Tops Kentucky Jockey Club
When a maiden is the leading money earner in a graded stakes race, it is often indicative of the second-rate renewal. Keepmeinmind’s presence in the $200,000 Kentucky Jockey Club Stakes (G2) at Churchill Downs Nov. 28 seems a clear exception.
Investigation of Ontario Capsaicin Positives Continues
A cluster of positive tests for the prohibited Class 2 drug capsaicin in horses in Ontario has left some of the trainers involved confused and frustrated over the entire ordeal and they are appealing the rulings.
Expectations High as Fair Grounds Opens 2020-21 Meet
As one of only a handful of tracks racing on Thanksgiving, its opening day, Fair Grounds will begin its meet attracting attention, and a talented cast of horses converging there, that spotlight may remain for much of its 76-day season.
Without Parole Settling in at Newsells Park
The 5-year-old son of European champion Frankel, bred and raced by John Gunther and his daughter, Tanya, will stand for £10,000.
Clement Duo Decorated Invader, Gufo Top Hollywood Derby
The $300,000 Hollywood Derby (G1T) Nov. 28 at Del Mar drew 13 turf sophomores that include five graded stakes winners from both the East and West coasts, topped by trainer Christophe Clement’s grade 1 winners Decorated Invader and Gufo.
Grade 1-Placed Rowayton Retired to Diamond B Farm
The 4-year-old winning son of Into Mischief placed twice in grade 1 stakes.
Global Campaign Out of Pegasus, Retired to WinStar
Changing course from an intention to run Global Campaign in the Pegasus World Cup Invitational Stakes (G1) at Gulfstream Park Jan. 23 before beginning a stud career, WinStar Farm announced Nov. 25 the colt has been retired.
Freshman Sire Slumber to Stand at Rockridge Stud
The son of Cacique is the sire of black-type stakes winner Fluffy Socks.
Authentic and Into Mischief Get $1 Million Bump
Equibase modified the official chart for the Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1) Nov. 24 to recognize the $1 million Betmakers Bonanza Authentic earned for sweeping the Haskell Invitational Stakes (G1), Kentucky Derby (G1), and the Classic.
Grade 1s Kick Off Santa Anita 2020-21 Stakes Schedule
Ninety-five stakes, 60 of them graded, comprise the winter/spring stakes schedule released Nov. 24 by Santa Anita Park, beginning with three grade 1s on opening day, Saturday, Dec. 26.
Quality on Offer at Tattersalls December Foal Sale
Tattersalls may have cataloged almost 200 fewer lots for this year’s December Foal Sale, but a drop in quantity has done nothing to diminish the level of quality on offer.
Godolphin Wins Third Straight John Deere Award
Godolphin has won its third consecutive John Deere Award, honoring the outstanding breeder of the 2020 Breeders’ Cup World Championships and the Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series.
Racing Leaders Step Up Brexit Preparation Measures
British racing’s leadership has stepped up its message to the sport to get prepared for the end of the Brexit transition period Dec. 31.
Fans Return to Tampa Bay Downs as Racing Begins
The smell of cut grass drifted across the Tampa Bay Downs apron the morning of Nov. 24 as track maintenance workers groomed the turf course in preparation for the Nov. 25 Opening Day program.
COVID-19 Positives Within Jockey Colony at Parx Racing
Numerous jockeys have tested positive for COVID-19 at Parx Racing in recent days, resulting in the backstretch being closed to riders there as a safety measure, according to Terry Meyocks, president of the Jockeys’ Guild.
Honest Mischief Retired to Stud at Sequel Stallions
The stakes-winning son of Into Mischief will stand for $6,500.
Siskin to Join Shadai Roster for 2021
Tattersalls Irish Two Thousand Guineas (G1) winner Siskin will stand at Shadai Stallion Station in Hokkaido, Japan, for a fee of ¥3.5 million (approx £26,000/€29,000).