Buoyed by a resilient international buyer base and a broad base of quality offerings, the Keeneland November Breeding Stock Sale ended Nov. 18 with a 7.9% decline in average price and a $25,000 that was equal to 2019.

Midcourt has been entered to defend his title in the $100,000 Native Diver Stakes (G3) Nov. 21 at Del Mar, and after battling against Improbable and Maximum Security in his last four starts, he is the headliner with the heavy hitters retired.

Churchill Downs Inc. announced Nov. 18 that after 11 years at the helm of Churchill Downs racetrack, Kevin Flanery will retire as the track’s president at the end of this year. Flanery and the company did not state a reason for his departure.

Bravazo, who retires with more than $2 million in earnings, finished second by half a length to Justify in the Preakness Stakes (G1).

Trainer Kenny McPeek said Nov. 18 that he intends to run the Darley Alcibiades Stakes (G1) winner Simply Ravishing in the $200,000 Golden Rod Stakes (G2) and King Fury, a local stakes winner, in the $200,000 Kentucky Jockey Club Stakes (G2).

Woodbine Entertainment announced the appointment of Mr. Michael Lay, Mr. Mark Saunders, and Ms. Ann Straatman to its Board of Directors.

The Sporting Art Auction, a collaboration between Keeneland and Cross Gate Gallery of Lexington that features 188 high-quality lots representing fine sporting art, American paintings, and sculpture by renowned artists, will be held virtually Nov. 22.

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear announced Keeneland as a COVID-19 surge testing location for individuals living in or near Fayette County in a press release issued Nov. 18.

Record-breaking mare One Master will not be making a final outing on the racecourse in Hong Kong next month as she has been retired, connections have revealed.

Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races has added four Wednesday evening programs to its remaining 2020 live racing calendar following approval by the West Virginia Racing Commission at its meeting Nov. 18.

The potential for spectators to be on racecourses before Christmas has not been ruled out, but Racecourse Association chief executive David Armstrong Nov. 18 stressed there is currently only “a slim chance” of it happening.

Will VanMeter will take down his shingle after eight years of conditioning Thoroughbreds, the Kentucky horseman announced Nov. 18.

Tampa Bay Downs announced Nov. 18 that it has formulated plans to permit spectators amid COVID-19 for its 2020-21 meet that begins Nov. 25.

Three stallion prospects sold Nov. 16 found homes in Texas, Iowa, and Puerto Rico

Hidden Scroll, a 3-year-old colt who has yet to live up to expectations, was sold for $525,000 Nov. 17 as a racing or stallion prospect to top the penultimate session of the Keeneland November Breeding Stock Sale. 

Grupo 7C Racing Stables’ Jesus’ Team, who finished second in the $1 million Big Ass Fans Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile (G1) at Keeneland Nov. 7, is scheduled to make his next start in the $150,000 Claiming Crown Jewel at Gulfstream Park Dec. 5.

The CA$100,000 Frost King Stakes at Woodbine has been rescheduled for Nov. 20, the Toronto track announced Nov. 17.

Fair Grounds announced Nov. 17 that it will begin its 2020-21 race season on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 26, without the general public. The track anticipates making a subsequent announcement in December when fans will be allowed to attend.

Bourbon Courage and Imagining each will stand for $2,000.

Fog of War, a grade 1-winning juvenile, will stand the 2021 season for a $7,000 fee at Questroyal/Hidden Lake Farm near Stillwater, N.Y.