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The 2025 live Thoroughbred racing season at Finger Lakes Gaming and Racetrack came to an end Nov. 26.

In its Nov. 26 legislative update, "What's Racing Through Washington," the NTRA noted that there has been progress for legislation that would restore the ability of taxpayers with gambling winnings to claim 100% of their losses against the winnings.

The $400,000 Golden Rod Stakes (G2) Nov. 29 at Churchill Downs is the next stop on the Road to the Kentucky Oaks. Trainer Brad Cox will look for a second consecutive win with Rags to Riches Stakes winner Life of Joy.

Woodbine Entertainment announced Nov. 26 the launch of the Woodbine Cares Horsepower Fund, a new grant program designed to support charities and not-for-profit organizations that champion horse welfare and grow the bond between horses and people.

She may be the small filly taking on some seasoned sprinters, but Trevor Andrews insists Luana Miss is well capable of punching above her light weight as he gets set to unleash his stable star in the Nov. 29 Winterbottom Stakes (G1) at Ascot.

The top three finishers from last year's Hollywood Turf Cup (G2T) return for a rematch Nov. 28 at Del Mar. Up for grabs is the lion's share of a $200,000 purse. 

The resignation of Minnesota Racing Commission chair Dr. Camille McArdle highlights issues facing the state's horse racing and breeding industry, including continued tension between regulators, political leadership, and tribal gaming interests.

Gentildonna became just the fourth filly to win Japan's Triple Tiara (fillies' Triple Crown) in her 3-year-old campaign and was crowned Japanese Horse of the Year in 2012 and 2014.

With a last-to-first rally, Kentucky shipper Brotha Keny wore down his fatigued 3-year-old rivals to post a half-length victory in the $300,000 Zia Park Derby on Land of Enchantment Day, Nov. 25, at Zia Park in eastern New Mexico.

Ted Noffey, the presumptive champion 2-year-old male of 2024 after a 4-for-4 campaign that culminated with a victory in the Oct. 31 Breeders' Cup Juvenile (G1) at Del Mar, will take things "very easy" this month, trainer Todd Pletcher said.

In one extraordinary week this November, Amplify connected with more than 2,000 students and educators across Kentucky and beyond—a reflection of the organization's growing impact and its mission to make the Thoroughbred industry accessible to youth.

Sarah Sharp Farish was deeply devoted to her family and to many causes she held dear, including preserving and enhancing the Gasparilla Island community on Florida's Gulf Coast and her family's Gasparilla Inn located there.

A total of 114 horses changed hands for a gross of 1,684,200gns, up 26% year-on-year despite a 5% reduction in offered lots.

Kretz Racing's Cabo Spirit will try to secure the third grade 2 win of his career and his fifth graded stakes score overall when he faces an expected eight other rivals in the Seabiscuit Handicap (G2T) Nov. 29 at Del Mar.

Maiden Watch: Week of Nov. 17-23

Grade 1 winner Lush Lips returns in the $300,000 Mrs. Revere Stakes (G2T) at Churchill Downs Nov. 28 against a talented group of 3-year-old fillies going 1 1/16 miles.

Last year's Irish Champion Stakes (G1) hero Economics has been sold and will stand at Poonawalla Stud Farms in India. The deal was brokered by Ajay Anne of New Approach Bloodstock.

It has been quite the year already for trainer Jose D'Angelo, who will have two chances to win the Nov. 29 FTBOA Florida Sire In Reality Stakes at Gulfstream Park.

The $300,000 Hollywood Derby (G1T) features five entrants primarily based on the East Coast, but Amerman Racing homebred Test Score stands tall among them.

The top three finishers from last year's Hollywood Turf Cup (G2T) return for a rematch Nov. 28 at Del Mar. Up for grabs is the lion's share of a $200,000 purse.