With a recent Kentucky Supreme Court decision on historical horse racing generating concern, Churchill Downs Inc. said Oct. 29 that it had paused construction at Turfway Park as well as the hotel planned for its flagship track in Louisville, Ky.
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Illinois Gaming Board Green-Lights Fairmount Gaming
The Illinois Gaming Board gave final approval Oct. 29 for Fairmount Park in downstate Illinois to conduct sports wagering and tentative approval for the track’s planned casino.
Churchill to Move 2021 Derby Back to Traditional Date
Racing’s biggest day will return to its traditional date of the first Saturday in May in 2021 based on plans by track owner Churchill Downs Inc.
BC Turf Sprint Gives Got Stormy a Second Chance
When it was announced that Got Stormy had been entered in The November Sale, it appeared her racing career would come to an end at the Breeders’ Cup.
World Traveler Magic Wand Retired After Foot Abscess
Group 1-winning globetrotter Magic Wand has been retired after a foot abscess ruled her out of running at the spring carnival in Melbourne.
America's Best Racing Announces Fan Choice Awards
ABR announced Oct. 28 the launch of its second Fan Choice Awards.
English King Sets Tattersalls Autumn Sale Record
As an almost unprecedented offering at public auction, there had been much speculation as to what price English King would fetch when the classy son of Camelot was offered at the Tattersalls Autumn Horses in Training Sale on Oct. 28.
Journeyman Stud's Fees Unchanged for 2021
Top-10 second-crop sire and leading Florida sire Khozan’s fee will stay at $10,000.
Uncle Mo Colt on Top at Fasig-Tipton October Sale
A son of Uncle Mo became the new sale topper during the penultimate session of the Fasig-Tipton October Yearlings Sale Oct. 28, going to the account of Karl and Cathi Glassman for $600,000.
Majestic Dunhill in a Familiar Spot in Bold Ruler
Seven furlongs can be a tricky distance for some horses. It can be a shade too long for certain sprinters and a bit short for routers. But for Majestic Dunhill, it fits like a glove.
Derby Provides Some Lift for Churchill Downs Inc.
While 2020 continues to be a difficult year for Churchill Downs Inc. because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the track and casino owner saw some positive trends to build on in the third quarter.
Breeders' Cup Releases Official Order of 2020 Races
The Nov. 6 program begins at 11:30 a.m. (all times Eastern) and concludes with the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile (G1) at 5:10 p.m. The first post for the Nov. 7 program begins at 10:15 a.m. and concludes with the Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1) at 5:13 p.m.
American Anthem to Stud at Sierra Blanca Equine in N.M.
American Anthem will stand at Sierra Blanca Equine in Alamogordo, N.M.
Distaff Finish Could Alter Monomoy Girl's Future Plans
Speaking during a media conference call Oct. 28, trainer Brad Cox said there is a possibility Monomoy Girl could race for her current owners next year.
Bellafina Retired, Will Miss Expected Breeders' Cup Run
Multiple grade 1 winner Bellafina has been retired and will miss an expected start in the Nov. 7 Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Sprint (G1) at Keeneland due to a minor issue, part-owner Kaleem Shah said Oct. 28.
Darby Dan Reduces 2021 Fee for Dialed In
Son of Mineshaft will stand for $15,000, down from $20,000 this year.
Hearing for Trainer Rice Scheduled to Begin Nov. 3
The long-delayed hearing on the status of Linda Rice’s training license has been scheduled to begin Nov. 3 at 10 a.m. ET.
Breeders' Cup 2020 Official Order of Races
The Nov. 6 program begins at 11:30 a.m. and concludes with the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile (G1) at 5:10 p.m. ET. The first post for the Nov. 7 program begins at 10:15 a.m. ET and concludes with the Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1) at 5:13 p.m. ET.
Sam-Son Farm Dispersing Racing and Breeding Stock
Sam-Son is partnering with the Fasig-Tipton and Keeneland organizations to present this rare opportunity for buyers to acquire world-class racing talent and breeding stock from one of the true breed-to-race operations in the business.
Support for Breeders' Cup Strong Despite Difficult 2020
Despite a pandemic, horsemen have supported this year’s Breeders’ Cup World Championships where pre-entries are up 7% to 201 for this year’s 14-race event Nov. 6-7 at Keeneland.