Karakontie's Stud Fee Rises to $15,000 at Gainesway
The 2024 stud fee for Gainesway stallion Karakontie has been set at $15,000, live foal stands and nurses. He stood for $10,000 in 2023.
'60 Minutes' to Air Nov. 12 Segment on Racing Reform
CBS will air a segment on horse racing reform during its "60 Minutes" television news program Nov. 12. It will be broadcast Sunday along with two other segments during the show scheduled from 7-8 p.m. ET.
WinStar Stallion Paynter Euthanized Due to Lameness
WinStar Farm's grade 1-winning millionaire Paynter, whose story of perseverance captivated the racing world in 2012, had to be euthanized due to lameness Nov. 10, the farm announced.
Stonestreet Picks Up Day 3 Charlatan Colt for $370K
Stonestreet Stables went to $370,000 to purchase a handsome Charlatan colt during the second day of Book 2 at the Keeneland November Breeding Stock Sale Nov. 10.
Xigera on Target for Falls City at Churchill Downs
It has been a memorable 2023 for the team of Richard Rigney and Phil Bauer, and the duo aims to continue their success with their top 3-year-old filly Xigera, who is pointed to compete in the Falls City Stakes (G3) Nov. 23…
Vergara Wheels Back in Long Island
Distance-loving race mare Vergara will attempt to add a second graded stakes win to her growing CV in the Nov. 12 $300,000 Long Island Stakes (G3T) for older fillies and mares going 1 3/8 miles on the turf at Aqueduct…
Chess Chief to Stud at Pleasant Acres Stallions for $5K
Pleasant Acres Stallions is pleased to announce the arrival of Chess Chief, who will stand in Florida for the 2024 breeding season for a $5,000 fee.
Stakes Preview: Red Smith and Pebbles
Acacia Clement & Sara Elbadwi look ahead to the Grade 2 Red Smith Stakes and Grade 3 Pebbles Stakes at Aqueduct.
Brooks' Novel 'Horse' Wins Dr. Tony Ryan Book Award
Pulitzer Prize-winning author Geraldine Brooks' novel "Horse" has been awarded first prize in the 17th annual Dr. Tony Ryan Book Award. Brooks was honored in a reception Nov. 9.
Breeders' Cup TV Ratings Behind Leading Football Games
NBC's coverage of the Breeders' Cup Nov. 4 registered a .51 Nielsen Rating, reflecting approximately 834,000 television viewers, according to statistics published by Sports Media Watch.