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Laurelin Faces Distance Test in Jockey Club Oaks

on 11/12/2025 7:45 PM
After a solid effort in a race such as the Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup (G1T) in mid-October, it's not unusual for the connections to give that 3-year-old filly some time off to prepare for the following year's campaign.
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Awesome Hawaiian's Victory a Win for Rescue Horses

on 11/12/2025 6:41 PM
One of three horses saved from a feedlot by Resolute Racing last year, Awesome Hawaiian's debut victory at Churchill Downs Nov. 12 was a win for rescue horses.
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Hernandez Jr. on Winning First Day Back from Injury

on 11/12/2025 5:38 PM
In his first day riding in races since a Sept. 21 fall sent him to the hospital, jockey Brian Hernandez Jr. won an allowance optional claiming race aboard Sir Greylind at Churchill Downs Nov. 12.
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Pair of Stakes Wins Earn Russell Jockey of the Week

on 11/12/2025 12:11 PM
After winning a pair of stakes at Laurel Park Nov. 8-9, Sheldon Russell was named Jockey of the Week.
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One Magic Philly Aims for More KY Success in Chilukki

on 11/12/2025 12:11 PM
After a successful Kentucky debut last month against allowance foes, John Gallegos' homebred One Magic Philly aims to make it 2-for-2 in her new home state in the $300,000 Chilukki Stakes (G3) at Churchill Downs Nov. 15.
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Luck Kept Tomlinson, Pinfire United for Claiming Crown

on 11/11/2025 6:13 PM
A voided claim kept Pinfire under the care of trainer Michael Tomlinson, giving the trainer and his team time to turn the gelding's career around and bring him to the stage of the Claiming Crown at Churchill Downs Nov. 15.
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$5 Million Colt Courting Scores in New York

on 11/11/2025 5:08 PM
Maiden Watch: Week of Nov. 3-9
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Navajo Warrior Aims for Claiming Crown Jewel Success

on 11/11/2025 4:04 PM
Horses with past ties in the claiming ranks will have their annual day in the spotlight Nov. 15 when the 27th Claiming Crown returns to Churchill Downs.
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Paddock Renovated Before Upcoming Fair Grounds Meet

on 11/11/2025 4:04 PM
Racing returns to Fair Grounds Nov. 20, launching its 154th Thoroughbred racing season. The nation's second-oldest racetrack will unveil a series of venue improvements, including the completion of its paddock renovation.
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Strong NBC Ratings Just the Start for Breeders' Cup

on 11/11/2025 7:28 AM
Dollars & Sense with Frank Angst
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Florida Moves to Dismiss Gulfstream Decoupling Suit

on 11/10/2025 6:59 PM
The Florida Gaming Control Commission asked a Florida state court to dismiss a lawsuit filed by Gulfstream Park seeking a decoupling of its racing license and slot machine permit.
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BH Monday: Journalism Back at 4, Claiming Crown Nov. 15

on 11/10/2025 4:54 PM
On the Nov. 10 episode of BloodHorse Monday, Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners' Aron Wellman on racing Journalism in 2026, National HBPA's Eric Hamelback on the Nov. 15 Claiming Crown, and Horseshoe Indianapolis' Eric Halstrom on Veterans Day.
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After French Success, Gezora Set for U.S. Challenge

on 11/09/2025 6:58 PM
After winning the Breeders' Cup Filly and Mare Turf (G1T), Gezora will remain in the United States for her 2026 campaign and join the barn of trainer Chad Brown.
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Man O Rose Paying Off for Owner/Breeder Zietz

on 11/09/2025 6:58 PM
Multiple California-bred stakes winner Man O Rose continues to add win after win to his résumé, paying off on the carefully crafted family line created by his breeder, Bruce Zietz.
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Via Sistina Dazzles in Championship Stakes

on 11/09/2025 5:51 PM
Via Sistina produced a dominant display to score a remarkable 12th triumph at the highest level when successfully defending her crown in the Champions Stakes (G1) Nov. 8 on a wet, windy and unseasonably cold day at Flemington.
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Grade 1 Winner Kopion Retired; Tamara to Undergo Tests

on 11/09/2025 3:39 PM
Spendthrift Farm's general manager Ned Toffey confirmed Nov. 9 that multiple grade 1 winner Kopion has been retired.
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Woodbine Cancels Nov. 9 Card Due to Weather

on 11/09/2025 2:35 PM
Woodbine Entertainment has announced Nov. 9 card of live Thoroughbred racing at Woodbine Racetrack has been cancelled following the first race due to inclement weather.
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Raging Sea Could Make Last Start in Falls City

on 11/09/2025 2:35 PM
Dual grade 1 winner Raging Sea could make her final start in the $400,000 Falls City Stakes (G3) at Churchill Downs Nov. 27, according to trainer Chad Brown.
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No Catching Wolfie's Dynaghost in River City Stakes

on 11/08/2025 8:14 PM
Wolfie's Dynaghost shares similarities with his graded stakes-winning millionaire half-brother, Sadler's Joy but running style isn't one of them.
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