Blood-Horse

To better accommodate extra races to be run following recent weather cancellations, Woodbine has moved up the first post time for their Nov. 21-22 cards.

A new study from the Royal Veterinary College has identified that ageing causes a significant loss of blood vessels in the tendons of horses.

Snap Decision, the champion steeplechase horse of 2024 and the second-leading earner in United States steeplechase history, has been retired by owner Bruton Street-US and trainer Jack Fisher.

A trio of world-class races at Kenilworth Racecourse in South Africa will anchor a blockbuster qualifying day Jan. 10 for the 2026 Breeders' Cup World Championships via the Breeders' Cup Challenge Series: Win and You're In.

Five-time Eclipse Award winner Irad Ortiz Jr., with a total of 15 wins for the week, and journeyman jockey Glenn Corbett, with two stakes victories at Turf Paradise, tied for Jockey of the Week Nov. 10-16.

The Turf Publicists of America announces that the 2025 Big Sport of Turfdom award will be presented to social media influencer Griffin Johnson.

A federal court in California has ruled that an alleged unlicensed bet-taking entity should pay $3.6 million to the 1/ST Racing-affiliated owners of Santa Anita Park and the former Golden Gate Fields.

The Louisiana Racing Commission unanimously approved changes to its proposed void claiming rules at its Nov. 17 meeting, re-inserting some protections that would void a claim if the horse dies or returns to the saddling area lame.

Valiant Minister, sire of $2 million Breeders' Cup Sprint (G1) winner Bentornato, will stand for $3,500 for the upcoming breeding season at Bridlewood Farm in Florida. He stood in 2025 for $3,000.

Juddmonte's Mizzen Mast, a multiple graded stakes winner and successful stallion, was euthanized over the summer due to infirmities of old age, according to Juddmonte general manager Garrett O'Rourke.

The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority is seeking public comment on proposed modifications to the Rule Series 1000, 3000, and 4000 of its Anti-Doping and Medication Control Program.

After a "pinch me I'm dreaming" spring carnival for the progeny of Per Incanto, Little Avondale Stud's proprietor Sam Williams is excited to showcase their resident stallion's freshest crop of yearlings at the start of the new year.

A full field of twelve sophomore sprinters are signed on to contest the 11th running of the $300,000 Steel Valley Sprint, the main event of a stakes-laden card at Hollywood Gaming at Mahoning Valley Race Course Nov. 24.

Santa Anita Park will kick off a new season of Thoroughbred racing Dec. 26 with opening day of the traditional Classic Meet.

Maiden Watch: Week of Nov. 10-16

For those unable to attend this year's symposium in person, it will be streamed online to allow an even larger audience to watch the main panel sessions scheduled Dec. 9-10.

Grade 1 winner Troubleshooting will look for this third consecutive win to end the 2025 season in the $300,000 Commonwealth Turf Stakes (G3T) Nov. 22 at Churchill Downs. He will take on 10 sophomore rivals in the 1 1/16-mile race.

Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance announced Nov. 18 that $4.7 million in grants will be awarded to 86 Thoroughbred aftercare organizations that currently hold accreditation status for 2025.

The South Carolina Thoroughbred Owners & Breeders Association receives a grant from The Jockey Club, the national breed registry and long-standing advocate for the improvement of Thoroughbred breeding and racing.

HISA and its enforcement arm, HIWU, announced Nov. 17 that HISA’s Anti-Doping and Medication Control Committee has recommended the adoption of a minimum reporting level for the Banned Substance metformin.