New Jersey-bred No Cents won the $100,000 James F. Lewis III Stakes Nov. 14 at Laurel Park, while Street Lute delivered in the $100,000 Smart Halo Stakes.
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Weston, Spielberg Set to Duel in Bob Hope Stakes
After scratching from the American Pharoah Stakes (G1) at Santa Anita Park Sept. 26 due to a short episode of colic, Weston returns to action against Spielberg and four other 2-year-olds in the $100,000 Bob Hope Stakes (G3) Nov. 15 at Del Mar.
Churchill Downs Suspends Turf Racing Through Nov. 22
Churchill Downs, which transferred its scheduled turf races to its main track Nov. 13-14, will not use its turf course through at least Nov. 22, said Darren Rogers, the track’s senior director of communications and media services.
Advertise Heads National Stud Roster for 2021
Triple group 1-winning sprinter Advertise will head the National Stud’s 2021 roster at £25,000, the Newmarket operation announced Nov. 14.
Welder Forges Into Remington Record Books
Remington Park records were rewritten Nov. 13 when Welder became the winningest stakes horse in track history with 11.
Highclere Offers '50-50' Terms on Cable Bay, Land Force
Highclere Stud is launching a new incentive for the 2021 breeding season by offering “50-50” terms on its two stallions Cable Bay and Land Force.
Welder Forges Name Into Remington Record Books
Remington Park records were rewritten Nov. 13 when Welder became the winningest stakes horse in track history with 11.
Joel Rosario Records 3,000th Career Win
Jockey Joel Rosario notched his 3,000th career win in the first race at Aqueduct Racetrack Nov. 13 when he piloted Hit the Woah to a 1 1/4-length score in a six-furlong maiden special weight. This tally does not include one victory from Puerto Rico.
Divine Queen Tops Keeneland November Sale Session
Multiple stakes winner Divine Queen was purchased by Avout Bloodstock for $270,000 to top the Nov. 13 session of the Keeneland November Breeding Stock Sale that saw a robust weanling market and sustained demand for mares and broodmare prospects.
Golden Gate Suspends Racing Due to COVID-19
Golden Gate Fields has canceled racing and will close remain closed over the weekend due to COVID-19, track officials announced Nov. 13. Since Oct. 30, there have been 24 confirmed cases linked to the stable area there.
State COVID-19 Order Closes Zia Park Through Nov. 30
Live racing has been suspended at Zia Park through Nov. 30 pursuant to COVID-19 restrictions announced Nov. 13 by New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham.
Sir Prancealot Tops Rancho San Miguel Stallion Roster
Rancho San Miguel has set 2021 stud fees for its seven stallions, led by the globe-trotting Sir Prancealot, whose fee will remain a California-leading $15,000 for his second season in the state.
Irish National Stud Releases 2021 Fees
Invincible Spirit heads the 2021 Irish National Stud roster with a reduced fee of €80,000, leading the likes of young sires Phoenix of Spain, Free Eagle, and Decorated Knight.
Football Legend, Horse Owner Hornung Dies at 84
Pro Football Hall of Famer Paul Hornung, who became a Thoroughbred owner after his retirement from football, died Nov. 13 in his hometown of Louisville after a battle with dementia. He was 84.
Acclamation to Stand for Reduced Fee at Rathbarry Stud
Rathbarry Stud revealed 2021 fees for its four stallions Nov. 13.
Lucky Lilac Heads Japan's Queen Elizabeth II Cup
Three group 1 winners, including the 2019 Japanese Oaks champion, look to get back to winning ways against some promising younger rivals Nov. 15 in the Queen Elizabeth II Cup (G1).
Handicapping: Views on Churchill, Aqueduct, Del Mar
Dave Litfin analyzes the stakes action across the country.
More Than 125 Consigned to Texas Winter Mixed Sale
The first standalone Texas Winter Mixed Sale in nearly a decade has attracted more than 125 horses.
River Boyne Returns to Ireland to Stand at Tara Stud
River Boyne, who won seven stakes in the U.S. including this year’s Frank E. Kilroe Mile (G1T) after imported from Europe, has returned to his native Ireland for stud duty. The 5-year-old son of Dandy Man has joined Tara Stud’s roster for 2021.
Derby Competitor Winning Impression Injured, Euthanized
Winning Impression, 12th in this year’s Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve (G1), was euthanized Nov. 12 after he was injured in a turf allowance race at Churchill Downs, said Terry Finley, president and CEO of West Point Thoroughbreds.