Art Collector, winner of the Toyota Blue Grass Stakes (G2) at Keeneland this summer, is likely to return to the Lexington oval for the Nov. 7 Big Ass Fans Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile (G1), trainer Tommy Drury Jr. said.
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Mill Ridge Announces 2021 Fee for Oscar Performance
Mill Ridge Farm announces the 2021 stud fee for world record turf miler Oscar Performance at $15,000 (live foal, stands and nurses).
Mill Ridge Announces 2021 Fee for Oscar Performance
Mill Ridge Farm announces the 2021 stud fee for world record turf miler Oscar Performance at $15,000 (live foal, stands and nurses).
Fasig-Tipton Releases Protocols for Upcoming Sales
In advance of the upcoming Kentucky October Yearlings Sale and The November Sale in Lexington, KY, Fasig-Tipton has announced COVID-19 protocols that will be in place in accordance with Kentucky regulations.
Northern California's Daehling Ranch to Stand Faversham
Faversham, a multiple winner and full brother to two-time Horse of the Year California Chrome, has been retired from racing to stand at Daehling Ranch in Northern California. His 2021 fee will be $2,000.
TVG, FS2 Plan Daily Racing Coverage This Week
This week’s racing schedule for radio and television, compiled by America’s Best Racing.
Stay Thirsty Colt Tops F-T California Yearlings Sale
A California-bred son of Stay Thirsty was sold for $200,000 to top the Oct. 19 Fasig-Tipton California Fall Yearlings Sale at Los Alamitos Race Course that was relocated due to COVID-19 restrictions at the original location.
Cowboy Culture Enters Stud at Whitney Farms in Indiana
Quality Road’s graded stakes-winning son Cowboy Culture will enter stud in 2021 at Whitney Farms near Monrovia, Ind.
NYSGC Discusses Potential Changes to Whip Rules
The New York State Gaming Commission heard from jockeys, stewards, and heads of multiple Thoroughbred organizations during a two-hour virtual conference Oct. 19 to discuss the potential changes to whip rules in New York.
Swiss Skydiver Moves Up in NTRA 3-Year-Old Poll
Swiss Skydiver continues to inch up the ranks in the latest National Thoroughbred Racing Association Top 3-Year-Old Poll.
EquiLottery Games Enters Licensing Agreement With NBA
EquiLottery Games, the leading live sports lottery game developer, announced today that it reached an agreement with the NBA that will see EquiLottery launch a new, officially-licensed lottery draw game based on the outcomes of NBA games.
Siyouni Colt Steals Show in Arqana October Sale Opener
The celebrations in Normandy following the victory of Sottsass in the Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe (G1) have barely died down but the combination of his sire Siyouni and his breeder proved irresistible at the Arqana October Yearling Sale.
Johnson, Smith, Holbrook Up for Administration Award
Dionne Johnson, Lynnelle Fox Smith, and Michele Holbrook have been named finalists for the Thoroughbred Industry Employee Awards’ Administration Award. A winner will be announced Nov. 5 during at virtual ceremony scheduled for 12:00 p.m. ET.
Star Sprinter Golden Horde Retired Due to Injury
Clive Cox and Adam Kirby have paid Commonwealth Cup (G1) winner Golden Horde the ultimate compliment by saying he belongs in the same league as their previous star sprinters following his retirement through injury.
Group 1 Winner Wooded Retired to Haras de Bouquetot
This month’s Prix de l’Abbaye de Longchamp Longines (G1) winner Wooded has been retired to stand at Haras de Bouquetot in France.
Ghaiyyath Retired to Stand at Kildangan Stud
Godolphin have announced the retirement of the world’s top turf performer in Ghaiyyath, who will retire to Darley’s Kildangan Stud in Ireland after showing signs of soreness following a routine piece of work.
Six Fillies to Watch Find the Winner's Circle
Astute and the $750,000 yearling Private Mission won at Santa Anita Park, while four other fillies with potential made it to the winner’s circle at other tracks.
Smooth Like Strait Pulls Clear in Twilight Derby
Smooth Like Strait collected his third graded stakes victory for owner and breeder Cannon Thoroughbreds in the $202,000 Twilight Derby (G2T) Oct. 18 at Santa Anita Park.
Three Finalists for the TIEA Newcomer Award
Robert Cole, Alexis Kolasa, and Aaron West have been named as finalists for the Thoroughbred Industry Employee Awards’ Newcomer Award. A winner will be announced Nov. 5 during at virtual ceremony scheduled for noon ET.
Get Smokin Holds Off Decorated Invader in Hill Prince
Trainer Tom Bush knows he’s been handing Get Smokin some tough assignments against the top 3-year-old turfers.