Apprentice jockey Victor Flores is hospitalized in New Orleans with head trauma after a spill during training Dec. 9 at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots, said Liz Morris, a friend of the rider.

Christophe Soumillon will miss his rides in the Dec. 13 Hong Kong International Races after it emerged the star rider needs to undergo further COVID-19 testing before being cleared to leave quarantine.

CJ Thoroughbreds, Left Turn Racing, and Casner Racing’s Sally’s Curlin will try to bring home the third grade 3 score of her career Dec. 12 when she takes on a field of five in the $100,000 Rampart Stakes (G3) at Gulfstream Park. 

Trying to predict who will be in front during the early stages of the $200,000 Fort Lauderdale Stakes (G2T) could prove to be even more difficult than tabbing the winner of the Dec. 12 race.

The board of stewards at Santa Anita Park will take no action regarding Justify’s 2018 Santa Anita Derby (G1) win, as it has dismissed a California Horse Racing Board complaint.

Provided he does well in the coming days, Mr. Buff could return to Aqueduct Racetrack to head the $100,000 Alex M. Robb Stakes vs. New York-bred rivals Dec. 12. Trainer John Kimmel wants to monitor him before committing to the rapid turnaround.

Five-time stakes winner Lady’s Island returns to Gulfstream Park Dec. 12 for the $100,000 Sugar Swirl Stakes (G3), a six-furlong sprint for fillies and mares that the daughter of Greatness won last year by 6 3/4 lengths.

Three years after he first lit up the sales ring by selling for $2.5 million as a yearling, Tatweej has an opportunity to grab headlines for his racing performance. He races in the Harlan’s Holiday Stakes (G3) Dec. 12 at Gulfstream Park.

The racehorse adoption program was honored Dec. 9 at the AAEP’s annual convention.

Dr. Mary Scollay was recognized Dec. 9 during the AAEP’s 2020 annual convention.

At the AAEP’s annual convention, Dr. Scott Hay was installed as the new president.

The AAEP presented its 2020 Sage Kester “Beyond the Call” Award to Dr. Scott Palmer.

Fans can pick their top 10 favorite Eclipse Award winners from the past 50 years.

New rules include the further restriction of the use of clenbuterol.

Tampa Bay Downs will increase purses for all races except stakes by approximately 10% beginning Dec. 16. The increase will be $1,500 for maiden special weight and allowance races and $1,000 for claiming and starter races.

Normandy Invasion has been pensioned from stud duty and gelded in order to pursue a second career as a sport horse.

Gainesway Farm’s Tapit will be the featured stallion for Foal Patrol Season 4.

Reform of the levy to ease racing’s funding crisis moved a step closer Dec. 8 when the government revealed it would reexamine the way the sport is funded next year instead of 2024.

Stakes-winning son of Uncle Mo will stand at Irish Hill & Dutchess Views Stallions.

It was locals first and second as Zac Purton edged Joao Moreira to claim the Longines International Jockeys’ Championship at Happy Valley Racecourse Dec. 9 with the aid of a crucial final-leg dead heat.