Princess Zoe (GER) may have landed the Qatar Prix du Cadran (G1) on Arc weekend in dramatic fashion, but trainer Tony Mullins believes the mare has sufficient pace to be effective over a shorter trip in the Qatar Prix de l’Arc Triomphe (G1).

Buyers will be on the lookout for more bargains at Tatteralls Ireland’s rescheduled November Foal & Breeding Stock Sale, with graduates Champers Elysees and The Lir Jet reaching great heights this year.

The president and racing manager of Godolphin served as TAA president in 2014.

Following up on its successful August card, which saw the Charles Town Classic (G2) and Charles Town Oaks (G3) run on the same day for the first time, Charles Town will once again showcase its two graded stakes on the same program in 2021.

With state regulators changing rules on riding crops from the East Coast to the West Coast, Jockeys’ Guild co-chairmen John Velazquez and Mike Smith were able to provide some first-hand updates for riders at the Guild’s annual assembly this month.

David Siegel, who since 1996 has served as president and chief executive officer of TrackMaster (an Equibase Company) and was instrumental in the company’s development of a comprehensive line of Thoroughbred and Harness handicapping products.

David Siegel, who since 1996 has served as president and chief executive officer of TrackMaster (an Equibase Company) and was instrumental in the company’s development of a comprehensive line of Thoroughbred and Harness handicapping products.

The cards will be moved in their entirety to Dec. 21-22.

The Horse Welfare Committee of the International Federation of Horseracing Authorities has produced guidance on standards for the care and welfare of horses at different times of their life.

Just in time for the holidays and right before the end of the 2020 tax write-off period, the Indiana Thoroughbred Alliance (ITA) presents their first annual Stallion Service Auction, hosted on Starquine.com.

The catalog for the Ocala Breeders’ Sales Company’s 2021 Winter Mixed Sale is now available via the OBS website at obssales.com.

Keeneland’s nascent Digital Sales Ring platform will present its third online-only auction Dec. 15, with a diverse group of about 70 horses on offer and sales company officials hope the concept will continue to gain traction with buyers.

The Japan Road to the Kentucky Derby detours to Kawasaki Racecourse Dec. 16 with 14 2-year-olds racing for points toward a guaranteed spot in the Churchill Downs starting gate.

The hugely popular Japanese mare Deirdre will visit supreme sire Galileo for her first mating next year, connections have confirmed. 

Seasons for at least 84 U.S. and Canadian stallions will be auctioned Dec. 16-23.

The UK government has elevated the capital’s virus risk to Tier 3

One of four Maiden Watch winner’s for the week of Dec. 7-13, Prime Factor impressed on debut Dec. 12, backing his owners decision to pay nearly $1 million for the son of Quality Road.

Cartoonist Pierre “Peb” Bellocq and journalist William Leggett have been honored for their award-winning contribution to the coverage of Thoroughbred racing.

Citing strong simulcast handle during the first three weeks of the 149th racing season, Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots has announced a 10% across-the-board purse increase.

Trainer Mike Stidham said Dec. 13 that Manor House excited a Dec. 12 debut victory at Laurel Park in good condition, and would travel to Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots, where he will be nominated to the Jan. 16 Lecomte Stakes (G3).