As one of only a handful of tracks racing on Thanksgiving, its opening day, Fair Grounds will begin its meet attracting attention, and a talented cast of horses converging there, that spotlight may remain for much of its 76-day season.
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Without Parole Settling in at Newsells Park
The 5-year-old son of European champion Frankel, bred and raced by John Gunther and his daughter, Tanya, will stand for £10,000.
Clement Duo Decorated Invader, Gufo Top Hollywood Derby
The $300,000 Hollywood Derby (G1T) Nov. 28 at Del Mar drew 13 turf sophomores that include five graded stakes winners from both the East and West coasts, topped by trainer Christophe Clement’s grade 1 winners Decorated Invader and Gufo.
Grade 1-Placed Rowayton Retired to Diamond B Farm
The 4-year-old winning son of Into Mischief placed twice in grade 1 stakes.
Global Campaign Out of Pegasus, Retired to WinStar
Changing course from an intention to run Global Campaign in the Pegasus World Cup Invitational Stakes (G1) at Gulfstream Park Jan. 23 before beginning a stud career, WinStar Farm announced Nov. 25 the colt has been retired.
Freshman Sire Slumber to Stand at Rockridge Stud
The son of Cacique is the sire of black-type stakes winner Fluffy Socks.
Authentic and Into Mischief Get $1 Million Bump
Equibase modified the official chart for the Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1) Nov. 24 to recognize the $1 million Betmakers Bonanza Authentic earned for sweeping the Haskell Invitational Stakes (G1), Kentucky Derby (G1), and the Classic.
Grade 1s Kick Off Santa Anita 2020-21 Stakes Schedule
Ninety-five stakes, 60 of them graded, comprise the winter/spring stakes schedule released Nov. 24 by Santa Anita Park, beginning with three grade 1s on opening day, Saturday, Dec. 26.
Quality on Offer at Tattersalls December Foal Sale
Tattersalls may have cataloged almost 200 fewer lots for this year’s December Foal Sale, but a drop in quantity has done nothing to diminish the level of quality on offer.
Godolphin Wins Third Straight John Deere Award
Godolphin has won its third consecutive John Deere Award, honoring the outstanding breeder of the 2020 Breeders’ Cup World Championships and the Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series.
Racing Leaders Step Up Brexit Preparation Measures
British racing’s leadership has stepped up its message to the sport to get prepared for the end of the Brexit transition period Dec. 31.
Fans Return to Tampa Bay Downs as Racing Begins
The smell of cut grass drifted across the Tampa Bay Downs apron the morning of Nov. 24 as track maintenance workers groomed the turf course in preparation for the Nov. 25 Opening Day program.
COVID-19 Positives Within Jockey Colony at Parx Racing
Numerous jockeys have tested positive for COVID-19 at Parx Racing in recent days, resulting in the backstretch being closed to riders there as a safety measure, according to Terry Meyocks, president of the Jockeys’ Guild.
Honest Mischief Retired to Stud at Sequel Stallions
The stakes-winning son of Into Mischief will stand for $6,500.
Siskin to Join Shadai Roster for 2021
Tattersalls Irish Two Thousand Guineas (G1) winner Siskin will stand at Shadai Stallion Station in Hokkaido, Japan, for a fee of ¥3.5 million (approx £26,000/€29,000).
Lotsa Mischief Filly Topper at Arizona Mixed Sale
A yearling filly by Lotsa Mischief was sold for $17,500 to top Arizona Thoroughbred Breeders Association Fall Mixed Sale held Nov. 19 at the Horseshoe Park & Equestrian Centre in Queen Creek, Ariz.
Pennsylvania to Continue Post-Pandemic Schedule in 2021
The Pennsylvania Horse Racing Commission approved 2021 race dates during its Nov. 17 meeting largely in line with the state’s racing schedule following the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association.
Jackson Named Farm Manager at Winchester Place
Winchester Place Thoroughbreds is pleased to announce the addition of Matthew W.C. Jackson to the position of farm manager at its Winchester Place Farm near Paris, Ky.
First 2021 Kentucky Derby Future Wager Opens Nov. 26
Godolphin’s undefeated $2 million Breeders’ Cup Juvenile (GI) winner Essential Quality is the 10-1 individual favorite among 24 betting interests in Pool 1 of the 2021 Kentucky Derby Future Wager.
Indiana Grand Sets All-Time Record Handle for 2020
Indiana Grand Racing & Casino completed its 18th season of Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse racing Thursday, Nov. 18.