Bidding on behalf of his father, trainer Christophe Clement, Miguel Clement stretched his budget just a little further than intended to purchase a $280,000 Candy Ride colt during the Jan. 14 session of the Keeneland Horses of All Ages Sale. 

Asmara, one of the most influential members of the Aga Khan Studs broodmare band, has died peacefully at the age of 27.

The first foal from the only crop of ill-fated champion Roaring Lion has been born at Jeffrey and Pheobe Hobby’s Brightwalton Stud in Berkshire.

Gov. Andy Beshear announced a pair of appointments with plenty of industry experience to the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission Jan. 13 in Charlie O’Connor and Frank Jones.

Stakes nominations for the $20 million Saudi Cup and the supporting program in Saudi Arabia were released Jan. 14, topped by 32 group 1 or grade 1 winners for the signature race, the richest in the world.

Thoroughbred Charities of America kicked off the new year with its largest fundraiser, the 30th annual ‘Tis the Season Celebration, Jan. 12 in Lexington.

Mick Ruis, who owned and trained 2018 Santa Anita Derby (G1) runner-up Bolt d’Oro, has filed a lawsuit against the CHRB over its decision not to take action after its lab determined race winner Justify had failed a post-race drug test.

The Jockey Club announced Jan. 13 that applications are now open for its two college scholarships. The scholarships total $21,000 and will be awarded for the academic year that begins in the fall of 2020.

Pegasus World Cup Turf Invitational (G1T) probable Zulu Alpha turned in a five-furlong breeze Jan. 13 for trainer Mike Maker in preparation for the Jan. 25 race at Gulfstream Park.

With no breakout horse or major dispersal to boost numbers, it was a typical January crowd shopping for typical January-type horses during the Jan. 13 first session of the Keeneland January Horses of All Ages Sale.

Application must be complete by April 1 at 6 p.m. ET. Since TAA accreditation is only granted for a specific period of time, organizations with accreditation status ending in 2020 that want to remain accredited need to reapply. 

Dina Alborano and ICareIHelp agreed to permanently cease soliciting contributions in New Jersey and will pay civil penalties to resolve allegations that they accepted more than $340,000 in contributions in violation of state charity laws.

As much as the Juddmonte Farms duo of Tacitus and Hidden Scroll are both on the comeback trail for trainer Bill Mott, they could not have more diverse targets. 

The son of Eddington won two Breeders’ Cup World Championships races on his way to earning more than $3.67 million.

Dina Alborano and ICareIHelp agreed to permanently cease soliciting contributions in New Jersey and will pay civil penalties to resolve allegations that they accepted more than $340,000 in contributions in violation of state charity laws.

The colt out of the Take Charge Indy mare Jurere was born Jan. 11 at Saratoga Glen Farm.

Nicoma Bloodstock struck during the early afternoon of the Jan. 12 opening session of the Keeneland January Horses of All Ages Sale for Zia, a $335,000 Munnings mare offered in foal to Into Mischief.