Stallion Stravinsky Dies in Japan at Age 27
European champion sprinter Stravinsky died Nov. 21 in Japan from infirmities of old age, according to the social media post from Shigeki Yusa for Japan Bloodhorse Breeders Association. The stallion was 27.
Field Size Down Midway Through Del Mar Fall Meet
Officials believe training interruptions have affected field size this fall at Del Mar. "Ship & Win" participation is also down.
Hong Kong Harry Aims for Seabiscuit Repeat
Hong Kong Harry and Astronomer, the top two in September's City of Hope Mile Stakes (G2T) at Santa Anita Park, meet again Nov. 25 in the Seabiscuit Handicap (G2T) at Del Mar.
Anamoe Crowned Australian Racehorse of the Year
Godolphin's multiple group 1 winner Anamoe was crowned 2022/23 Australian Racehorse of the Year at a ceremony held in Perth last night by Racing and Wagering Western Australia in association with Racing Australia.
Red Route One Goes West For Zia Park Derby
Graded stakes winner Red Route One—who has raced at six tracks in nine races across the country this year—adds another stop to his cross-country travels Nov. 28 when he competes at Zia Park in the $300,000 Zia Park Derby.
One Way Traffic First Winner for Force the Pass
One Way Traffic became the first winner for first-crop sire Force the Pass when taking a Nov. 24 maiden claiming race at Laurel Park.
Alpha Centauri, Alpine Star Equal Irish Sales Record
Group 1-winning siblings Alpha Centauri and Alpine Star sold for €6 million apiece, equaling the record price for a Thoroughbred at an Irish public auction not once but twice.
Stakes Preview: Comely and Kentucky Jockey Club
Sara Elbadwi and Paul Verderosa preview the G3 Comely from Aqueduct and G2 Kentucky Jockey Club from Churchill Downs
Will Japan Cup Be Equinox's Final Racing Chapter?
Winning the Japan Cup (G1) would be necessary for Equinox to have his name mentioned in the same breath as the other all-time great Japanese racehorses.
Newgrange Looks to Get Back on Track in Native Diver
Three-time graded stakes winner Newgrange will look to return to his winning ways in his second start in nearly nine months in the Nov. 26 Native Diver Stakes (G3) at Del Mar.