Following a Nov. 17 arraignment and status conference, the chances that a federal trial charging former trainers Jason Servis and Jorge Navarro and 12 other defendants with a race doping scheme would begin in the first half of 2021 evaporated.
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BC Turf Winner Tarnawa to Race in 2021, Arc Dream Alive
Trainer Dermot Weld believes superstar filly Tarnawa could be able to scale even greater heights next season, with the brilliant Longines Breeders’ Cup Turf (G1T) heroine set to remain in training for 2021.
Global Campaign Nears Return to Training for Pegasus
Global Campaign, third in the Nov. 7 Longines’ Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1) at Keeneland, will resume training at Churchill Downs by this weekend or early next week for a final start in the Jan. 23 Pegasus World Cup (G1) at Gulfstream Park.
Claiborne Sets Fee for Runhappy at $10,000
Eclipse champion sprinter Runhappy will stand for $10,000 in 2021, Claiborne Farm announced Nov. 16. The freshman sire and son of Super Saver has 56% performers in the money so far this year.
Claiborne Sets Stud Fee for Runhappy at $10,000
Eclipse champion sprinter Runhappy will stand for $10,000 in 2021, Claiborne Farm announced Nov. 16. The freshman sire and son of Super Saver has 56% performers in the money so far this year.
OTTB United App Available For Download
The Retired Racehorse Project and OTTB United jointly announced Nov. 17 the release of OTTB United, a mobile app that unites sellers, buyers, and shippers of Thoroughbred ex-racehorses and gives back to the Thoroughbred placement community.
Pricey Darain Set for U.S. Campaign with Cox
One-time British classic hope Darain, the most expensive yearling of 2018 when sold for 3.5 million guineas (US$4,811,678) at Tattersalls’ October Yearling Sale, has left trainer John Gosden for a career in the U.S.
This Week's Racing Schedule for Radio, Television
This Week’s Racing Schedule for Radio and Television, as compiled by America’s Best Racing.
Bob and Jackie Tops Day 8 of Keeneland November Sale
Bob and Jackie, a multiple stakes-winning son of Twirling Candy, was purchased by Price/Recio Bloodstock, agents for Calvin Nguyen, for $190,000 to top the Nov. 16 session of the Keeneland November Breeding Stock Sale.
Kentucky Derby Museum Ushers in New Board Members
Kentucky Derby Museum welcomes four new members to its Board of Directors. Joining the Board is Brandy Harmon, Ja Hillebrand, Briana Lathon, and returning to the Board is Harold Workman.
Canterbury Park Requests 65 Days of Racing in 2021
Canterbury Park racing officials have submitted a request to the Minnesota Racing Commission for 65 racing dates in 2021 beginning May 18 and running through Sept. 16.
Trainer Preciado Saddles 2,000th Winner
Trainer Guadalupe Preciado notched his 2,000th career victory Nov. 16 as he saddled Joe Dan Farm and George Chestnut’s first-time starter Chub Wagon, his first runner of the day, to win the fourth race at Parx Racing.
Serengeti Empress Arrives at Taylor Made Farm
Four years after her feet first touched the ground at Taylor Made Farm, Serengeti Empress returned to the place of her birth Nov. 16.
Keeneland Announces December Digital Sale
Keeneland announced Nov. 16 it will hold a December Digital Sale for horses of racing age, broodmares, weanlings, yearlings, and others Dec. 15 and will begin accepting entries to the sale Nov. 23.
Van Beethoven Recruited to Haras de Grandcamp
GAIN Railway Stakes (G2) winner and Secretariat Stakes (G1T) runner-up Van Beethoven has been retired from racing and will join the stallion roster at Haras de Grandcamp.
Elarqam Retired to Stand at Haras de Saint Arnoult
Group 2 winner Elarqam has been retired and will stand at Haras de Saint Arnoult in partnership with racing owner Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum.
Texas Breeder of the Year Cobb Dies at 76
Roy Wayne Cobb, named Texas Breeder of the Year by 2019, died peacefully Nov. 13. The lifelong resident of Palo Pinto County, Texas, was 76.
Echo Town Retired to Ashford Stud
Echo Town, winner of this year’s H. Allen Jerkens Stakes presented by Runhappy (G1), has been retired from racing and will stand at Ashford Stud. The 3-year-old of Speightstown will stand for $10,000.
Hearing Set for Nov. 17 in Navarro, Servis Case
Proceedings in the federal case alleging race doping by former trainers Jorge Navarro and Jason Servis will resume Nov. 17 with a status conference and arraignment via telephone before judge Mary Kay Vyskocil.
Noted Owner, Breeder Frank Generazio Dies at 91
Prominent owner and breeder Frank Generazio Jr., who with his wife, Patricia, campaigned multiple graded stakes winners and track record setters, died Oct. 14. He was 91.