A yearling filly by Lotsa Mischief was sold for $17,500 to top Arizona Thoroughbred Breeders Association Fall Mixed Sale held Nov. 19 at the Horseshoe Park & Equestrian Centre in Queen Creek, Ariz.
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Pennsylvania to Continue Post-Pandemic Schedule in 2021
The Pennsylvania Horse Racing Commission approved 2021 race dates during its Nov. 17 meeting largely in line with the state’s racing schedule following the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association.
Jackson Named Farm Manager at Winchester Place
Winchester Place Thoroughbreds is pleased to announce the addition of Matthew W.C. Jackson to the position of farm manager at its Winchester Place Farm near Paris, Ky.
First 2021 Kentucky Derby Future Wager Opens Nov. 26
Godolphin’s undefeated $2 million Breeders’ Cup Juvenile (GI) winner Essential Quality is the 10-1 individual favorite among 24 betting interests in Pool 1 of the 2021 Kentucky Derby Future Wager.
Indiana Grand Sets All-Time Record Handle for 2020
Indiana Grand Racing & Casino completed its 18th season of Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse racing Thursday, Nov. 18.
This Week's Racing Schedule for Radio, Television
This Week’s Racing Schedule for Radio and TV, as compiled by America’s Best Racing.
Sea The Stars Colt Tops Tattersalls December Yearlings
Bloodlines do not come much better than being by a Investec Epsom Derby (G1) winner and out of an Investec Epsom Oaks (G1) heroine, and that is the breeding boasted by the 300,000 guineas top lot at Monday’s Tattersalls December Yearling Sale.
Santa Anita Announces Sunshine Bonus for Upcoming Meet
With its traditional Winter/Spring Meeting set to begin Saturday, December 26, Santa Anita Park has announced a lucrative Sunshine Bonus, which is intended to attract out-of-state horses throughout the meet, which concludes on June 20.
Curlin's Honor to Stand at Pleasant Acres Stallions
The graded stakes-placed and black-type winner Curlin’s Honor, from the family of Fappiano, will be standing in Florida for the 2021 breeding season at Pleasant Acres Stallions for fee of $2,500.
Karaka Yearling Sale Catalog Shows Improved Strength
A concerted long-term commitment by New Zealand stud masters to improve the depth of the country’s stallion ranks is borne out in next year’s Karaka Yearling Sale.
Crowds Set to Return to Racetracks in England Next Week
In a move welcomed with surprise and delight by racing and bookmakers UK prime minister Boris Johnson announced English racecourses will be allowed to start welcoming back limited crowds from next Wednesday, while betting shops can re-open too.
Brody's Cause Yearling Colt Tops Louisiana Sale
The Equine Sales Company of Louisiana conducted its Open Yearling and Mixed Sale of Thoroughbreds and Quarter Horses in Opelousas, La., on Nov. 21.
Obit: Shartle was Hermitage Farm Manager Over 30 Years
Former longtime Hermitage Farm manager Thomas E. Shartle—more commonly known as “Shartle” to his friends—died at age 85 on Aug. 16.
Voodoo Song Acquired by Turkish Stud
The son of English Channel’s success on the turf at Saratoga Race Course will make him especially appealing to Turkish breeders.
Graded Stakes Winner Mr. Monomoy Retired
Mr. Monomoy, the half brother to champion Monomoy Girl and an early contender for the 2020 Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve (G1), has been retired.
Life Is Good, Brattle House Impressive in Debuts
While Life Is Good impressed in his first outing on the West Coast, trainer Christophe Clement continued his roll at Aqueduct, with juveniles Brattle House and Straw Into Gold.
Fasig-Tipton Midlantic Supplemental Catalog Online
Fasig-Tipton has cataloged nearly 80 supplemental entries, including more than 70 horses of racing age, for its upcoming Midlantic December Mixed and Horses of Racing Age Sale.
Into Mischief Breaks Single-Season Earnings Record
Spendthrift Farm’s Into Mischief broke the single-season progeny earnings record for a North American sire set by Gainesway’s Tapit in 2016 when his son Life is Good won his debut at Del Mar Nov. 22. Into Mischief’s earnings now total $19,994,720.
Multiple Graded Stakes Winner Mr. Monomoy Retired
Mr. Monomoy, the half brother to champion Monomoy Girl and an early contender for the 2020 Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve (G1), has been retired.
Churchill Downs to Install New Turf Course
Churchill Downs Racetrack announced it will invest $10 million to install a new turf course that will widen the running surface and increase the durability to allow increased turf racing throughout the year.