A four-time stakes winner at ages 2 and 3, Finite seemed a filly destined for a stakes at Churchill Downs. It’s just coming against in the $100,000 Chilukki Stakes (G3) Nov. 21 rather than in the Sept. 4 Longines Kentucky Oaks (G1).
Category Archives: Horse Racing
Bessarabian Marks Artie's Princess' Graded Stakes Debut
With four wins and a close second from five starts on the all-weather surface at Woodbine, Artie’s Princess will make her graded stakes debut on that familiar ground Nov. 21 in the CA$175,000 Bessarabian Stakes (G2).
Pink Lloyd Looks to Defend Kennedy Road Title
Running a perfect 4-for-4 in 2020, which brings his total win tally to 26 from 35 career starts, Entourage Stable’s 8-year-old Pink Lloyd has little left to prove.
Golden Gate COVID-19 Shutdown Extended Through November
Golden Gate Fields announced Nov. 18 that racing would remain suspended at the Northern California track through November. The news comes after the track initially suspended racing for one week to address a COVID-19 outbreak.
Bahrain International Trophy Draws Top Names
The second running of the Bahrain International Trophy, set for Nov. 20, attracted an accomplished international field, furthering the global reach of big-money wintertime racing in the Middle East.
Resiliency, Quality Horses Drive November Market
Buoyed by a resilient international buyer base and a broad base of quality offerings, the Keeneland November Breeding Stock Sale ended Nov. 18 with a 7.9% decline in average price and a $25,000 that was equal to 2019.
Midcourt Seeks to Defend Native Diver Title
Midcourt has been entered to defend his title in the $100,000 Native Diver Stakes (G3) Nov. 21 at Del Mar, and after battling against Improbable and Maximum Security in his last four starts, he is the headliner with the heavy hitters retired.
Flanery Leaving Post as President of Churchill Downs
Churchill Downs Inc. announced Nov. 18 that after 11 years at the helm of Churchill Downs racetrack, Kevin Flanery will retire as the track’s president at the end of this year. Flanery and the company did not state a reason for his departure.
Calumet Homebred Bravazo Returns Home for Stud Career
Bravazo, who retires with more than $2 million in earnings, finished second by half a length to Justify in the Preakness Stakes (G1).
Breeders' Cup Runners Eye Return at Churchill Downs
Trainer Kenny McPeek said Nov. 18 that he intends to run the Darley Alcibiades Stakes (G1) winner Simply Ravishing in the $200,000 Golden Rod Stakes (G2) and King Fury, a local stakes winner, in the $200,000 Kentucky Jockey Club Stakes (G2).
Woodbine Entertainment Adds Three to Board of Directors
Woodbine Entertainment announced the appointment of Mr. Michael Lay, Mr. Mark Saunders, and Ms. Ann Straatman to its Board of Directors.
Virtual Sporting Art Auction to be Held Nov. 22
The Sporting Art Auction, a collaboration between Keeneland and Cross Gate Gallery of Lexington that features 188 high-quality lots representing fine sporting art, American paintings, and sculpture by renowned artists, will be held virtually Nov. 22.
Keeneland Becomes COVID-19 Surge Testing Site
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear announced Keeneland as a COVID-19 surge testing location for individuals living in or near Fayette County in a press release issued Nov. 18.
Record-Breaking Mare One Master Retired
Record-breaking mare One Master will not be making a final outing on the racecourse in Hong Kong next month as she has been retired, connections have revealed.
Charles Town Adds Four Days of Racing
Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races has added four Wednesday evening programs to its remaining 2020 live racing calendar following approval by the West Virginia Racing Commission at its meeting Nov. 18.
Christmas Return of British Spectators Not Ruled Out
The potential for spectators to be on racecourses before Christmas has not been ruled out, but Racecourse Association chief executive David Armstrong Nov. 18 stressed there is currently only “a slim chance” of it happening.
Trainer VanMeter to Take Down Shingle
Will VanMeter will take down his shingle after eight years of conditioning Thoroughbreds, the Kentucky horseman announced Nov. 18.
Fans to be Permitted at Upcoming Tampa Bay Downs Meet
Tampa Bay Downs announced Nov. 18 that it has formulated plans to permit spectators amid COVID-19 for its 2020-21 meet that begins Nov. 25.
Keeneland Building Regional, Overseas Stallion Rosters
Three stallion prospects sold Nov. 16 found homes in Texas, Iowa, and Puerto Rico
Hidden Scroll Tops Keeneland November Sale Session
Hidden Scroll, a 3-year-old colt who has yet to live up to expectations, was sold for $525,000 Nov. 17 as a racing or stallion prospect to top the penultimate session of the Keeneland November Breeding Stock Sale.