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Handicapping Challenge to Benefit Grayson-Jockey Club
Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation announced today that it has partnered with Little Red Feather Racing and Equibase Company for the Gamble for Grayson Handicapping Challenge.
FanDuel Group Invests in Fairmount Park
FanDuel Group has announced plans to make a multi-million-dollar investment in Fairmount Park, which will be rebranded as FanDuel Sportsbook and Horse Racing.
Half Brothers to Include Betty, Sadler's Joy Win Debuts
Only two maidens of note took their respective races this week; Gagetown, a half to grade 1 winner Include Betty was the first, and Wolfie’s Dynaghost, a half to grade 1 turf star Sadler’s Joy, won the following day.
Equine Veterinary Pioneer Johnson Dies at 81
Jerry Johnson introduced Lasix use in racehorses, endoscopic exams at auctions.
Red Flag Rolls in Bob Hope Stakes
Jerome and Tina Moss’ Red Flag rolled home 7 1/4 lengths in front to score his first stakes victory in the $100,500 Bob Hope Stakes (G3) Nov. 15 at Del Mar.
Into Mischief Mare Leads Nov. 15 Session at Keeneland
I’ll Need A Little Luck acquired the highest-priced horse of Sunday’s seventh session of the Keeneland November Breeding Stock Sale when it paid $135,000 for the broodmare prospect Able to Smile, a 4-year-old winning daughter of Into Mischief.
Editorial to Stand at Freedom Hills Farm in 2021
Editorial, a half brother to current top-three stallion Uncle Mo, will stand the 2021 season at Freedom Hills Farm near Taneytown, Md., Climax Stallions announced Nov. 15. His fee will be $2,500 live foal, stands and nurses.
Firenze Fire to Target Cigar Mile
Mr Amore Stable’s multiple graded stakes winner Firenze Fire will make his next start in the Cigar Mile Handicap (G1) Dec. 5 at Aqueduct Racetrack, trainer Kelly Breen said.
Lucky Lilac Holds On to Score QE II Repeat Win
Lucky Lilac successfully, albeit narrowly, defended her title in the Queen Elizabeth II Cup (G1) Nov. 15 at Hanshin Racecourse thanks to a perfectly judged ride by Japan’s leading rider, Christophe Lemaire.
Full Sister to Grade 1 Winner Digital Age to Debut
The Roger Varian-trained Cheshire Plain, a full sister to this year’s Old Forester Bourbon Turf Classic Stakes (G1T) scorer Digital Age, will make her late-season debut at Newcastle Nov. 17.
Telecaster Retired to Stand at Haras du Mesnil
Telecaster has been retired to stand at the Devin family’s historic Haras du Mesnil in Normandy, where he will join Doctor Dino on the roster for the 2021 season as a dual-purpose stallion.
Woodbine Cancels Nov. 15 Card Due to Weather Warning
Frost King Stakes will be rescheduled.
Astute 2-for-2 After Desi Arnaz Stroll
LNJ Foxwoods’ Astute, a chestnut 2-year-old filly by sprint champion Speightstown, ran away and hid from five rivals in the $100,500 Desi Arnaz Stakes at Del Mar Nov. 14.
Mo Town Colt Tops Nov. 14 Session at Keeneland
A weanling colt from the first crop of Mo Town sold for $185,000 to Davant Latham, agent, reaching the highest price of the Nov. 14 session of the Keeneland November Breeding Stock Sale.
Princess Grace Handles Dirt in Off-Turf Mrs. Revere
No turf proved no bother for Princess Grace in the $200,000 Mrs. Revere Stakes (G3) at Churchill Downs Nov. 14.
The 3-year-old daughter of Karakontie comfortably withstood strong-finishing Pass the Plate by 2 3/4 lengths.
Dynamic Sky Represented by First Black-Type Winner
Ontario-bred Jilli Marie became the first black-type winner for Dynamic Sky when the 2-year-old filly found a seam and galloped away to a 1 1/2-length victory in the CA$100,400 (US$76,452) South Ocean Stakes at Woodbine.
Therapist Up In Time to Take Artie Schiller Stakes
Oak Bluff Stables’ Therapist sat well off the pace and displayed a devastating turn-of-foot down the lane to secure a neck win in the $100,000 Artie Schiller Stakes going one mile over the good inner turf at Aqueduct Racetrack Nov. 14.
Asmussen Stars at Fair Grounds for Training This Fall
Hall of Fame trainer Steve Asmussen said Nov. 14 at Churchill Downs that he sent stakes winners Jackie’s Warrior, Yaupon, Nashville, and Lady Apple to Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots this week. All but Nashville are unlikely to race this year.
Castellano to Have Hip Surgery, Will Miss 6-8 Weeks
Javier Castellano has scheduled arthroscopic surgery on his right hip for Nov. 16 that will sideline him for the remainder of the year.