Led by Contributing, a stakes-winning daughter of Medaglia d’Oro purchased by Cary Bloodstock, agent for Cotteau Grove Farm for $500,000, the Keeneland November Breeding Stock Sale continued to show steady strength during the Nov. 11 third session.

Longacres Mile Handicap (G3) winner Barkley has been retired and will enter stud next year at El Dorado Farms, the Enumclaw, Wash., farm announced Nov. 10.

Baoma Corp has set 2021 stud fees for its stallions Chitu, Valiant Minister, and Tunwoo, who are all standing at Bridlewood Farm near Ocala, Fla.

Officials involved in the Mid-Atlantic Strategic Plan to Reduce Equine Fatalities announced decreased catastrophic breakdowns this year in that region during a conference call with reporters Nov. 11.

After a more detailed review of Authentic’s victory in the Longines Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1) Nov. 7, officials determined he went a bit slower than initially credited but still secured the track record for 1 1/4 miles—now listed at 1:59.60.

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Louis Ulman and Neil Glasser’s Kenny Had a Notion, having won back-to-back stakes on different surfaces against restricted company, will attempt to extend his streak to three straight in the Nov. 14 James F. Lewis III Stakes at Laurel Park.

Three high-profile riders have been ruled out of action in recent days following positive tests, with both Christophe Soumillon and Ioritz Mendizabal missing winning rides at the Breeders’ Cup and Cristian Demuro also currently self-isolating.

King of Change, who was last seen winning the 2019 Queen Elizabeth II Stakes Sponsored by QIPCO (G1) at Ascot Racecourse, has joined the roster at Derrinstown Stud in Ireland to stand for an opening 2021 fee of €7,000.

The 2021 fee for leading New York freshman sire War Dancer remains at $7,500 and tops the Irish Hill & Dutchess Views Stallions roster for next year, the farm announced Nov. 11.

As the Keeneland November Breeding Stock Sale moved into Book 2 after a one-day Book 1 that saw eight horses sell for $1 million or more, the seven-figure glass ceiling proved elusive during the Nov. 10 session.

The 6-year-old Scat Daddy mare Con Te Partiro has been purchased privately by Sheikh Fahad’s Qatar Racing for $1.6 million, according to bloodstock agent David Redvers. 

New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program announced Nov. 9 that the early estimate of funds raised during their annual Breeders’ Cup Pledge will be more than $140,000.

The Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation is pleased to announce the election of Anita Motion, John B. Cannie, Esq., and Sarah Stein to the organization’s board of directors.

Reigning Canadian Horse of the Year Starship Jubilee has been retired and will be bred next year to Medaglia d’Oro, said Adam Corndorf, vice president and general manager for Blue Heaven Farm, who owns the mare.

Live racing at the track near Youngstown, Ohio, is scheduled to resume Monday, Nov. 23.

Race Track Chaplaincy of America has named Victoria Don Dorrian its White Horse Award for exhibiting courage, outstanding achievements, and noble qualities in rescuing a loose horse on an interstate. 

Grade 1 winner Girvin tops the Ocala Stud roster at $6,000. New to stud this year are Win Win Win, Seeking the Soul, and Dak Attack.

The Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance announced Nov. 10 that 34 aftercare organizations have been awarded accreditation. The 34 organizations include 26 previously accredited organizations and eight that received accreditation for the first time.

The Jockeys’ Guild filed a notice of appeal Nov. 5 in the Appellate Division of Superior Court in New Jersey contesting a riding crop regulation that was passed by the New Jersey Racing Commission in September, officials with the Jockeys’ Guild said.