Stewards at Santa Anita Park have issued three-day suspensions over the past week to jockeys Umberto Rispoli and Drayden Van Dyke for riding crop infractions. The suspensions follow fines levied for earlier violations.

The NTRA, NTWAB, and Daily Racing Form announced today that TVG will televise live the announcement of the finalists for the 2020 Eclipse Awards this Saturday, Jan. 16 at noon ET/9 a.m. PT. 

Thoroughbred Owners of California, Del Mar, The Stronach Group’s 1/ST Racing, and TVG announced Jan. 13 a program that will bolster California Thoroughbred purses by up to $15 million in 2021-22.

The portal opened a month early to allow potential applicants more time to put together their applications in a process that has been made more streamlined than ever before. 

A colt born in the UK to Southern Hemisphere time by super European sire Kingman provided the benchmark on another extraordinary day of trade Jan. 13 when selling for AU$1.8 million (US$1,399,304) at the Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale.

The Jockey Club of Saudi Arabia has unveiled a massive list of entries, including many of the world’s top horses, for the second edition of the Saudi Cup meeting Feb. 19-20 at King Abdulaziz Racecourse in Riyadh.

Offered as part of the complete dispersal of the estate of Paul Pompa Jr., Turned Aside and Country Grammer are both graded stakes-winning sons of classic winners with race records that strongly suggest the potential for more success on the track. 

At age 69, jockey Akifumi Kato is not only winning races but also honors. The rider, who has posted at least one win for 50 consecutive years, earned jockey-of-the-week honors from Jan. 4-10 in recognition from the Jockeys’ Guild.

Long-time racing broadcaster and industry veteran Jason Blewitt will join West Point Thoroughbreds in February as a partner account representative.

The Jan. 12 second session of Book 1 at the Keeneland January Horses of All Ages Sale was certainly one for the books. Bolstered by the addition of several farm dispersals, the atmosphere on the grounds was one of frenzied activity.

Mare’s dam Mary’s Follies also sold for six figures Jan. 12

A United States Appeals court has affirmed the conviction and sentence of a district court that found former trainer Murray Rojas guilty of misbranding drugs and illegally administering race day medication to horses in 2013. 

Juddmonte’s most brilliant broodmares include Rockfest, Sookera, and Slightly Dangerous.

A stunning appetite to be involved in the Australian racing industry was witnessed on the Gold Coast Jan. 12, as buyers defied outside influences at the opening session of the 2021 Magic Millions Yearling Sale. 

Mr. Misunderstood, a four-time graded stakes winner with earnings of $967,926 for trainer Brad Cox, has been retired, owner Staton Flurry said Jan. 12.

Khalid Abdullah’s Juddmonte Farms ranks as one of the world’s most prestigious and productive breeding operations. It has few peers, with only perhaps the Aga Khan Studs and Coolmore able to match its strength in depth and achievements.

Three six-figure events on turf support the Jan. 16 program at Fair Grounds. They include the $100,000 Duncan F. Kenner Stakes, the $100,000 Marie G. Krantz Memorial Stakes, and the $125,000 Colonel E. R. Bradley Stakes.

Just a few days after the death of Juddmonte Farms owner Prince Khalid bin Abdullah, the legendary operation’s homebred Sun Path could shine in the $150,000 Silverbulletday Stakes Jan. 16 at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots. 

After last year moving The Queen’s Plate from its traditional date in late June to Sept. 12 because of COVID-19 protocols, Woodbine plans to again offer the first jewel of the Canadian Triple Crown in late summer this year.

The Prince’s colors were carried to victory by over 500 stakes winners, of which he bred over 440, including 118 group/grade 1 winners, of which he bred 102, according to Juddmonte.