"The Racetracks of America: From the Pre-Civil War Days to the 21st Century," a 440-page history of Thoroughbred racing venues nationwide, won the 20th Dr. Tony Ryan Book Award Nov. 4 during an evening ceremony in Lexington.

A total of 217 horses changed hands for $40,136,000, including post-ring sales. The three-day gross maintains a 6.4% lead over last year.

On BH In Session: Keeneland November: Louie Rabaut speaks with buyers Carrie Brogden of Machmer Hall, Charlie Gavin of Chivalry Racing, and Will Gunderson of Twin Oaks Bloodstock and MWG.

Fresh off her first career stakes score, Quadruple has momentum on her side ahead of the CA$175,000 Bessarabian Stakes (G3), one of three graded stakes Nov. 7 at Woodbine.

Bacio, winner of the Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint (G1T) Oct. 31 at Keeneland, will not head to Australia as originally planned.

The banned stimulant nikethamide started to reappear in regulatory tests back in 2012. Three cases adjudicated this year related to positive tests for this substance have resulted in suspensions and fines.

J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the 2026 Mother Goose Stakes (G2) at Belmont Park.

Claiborne Farm will present four young, well-bred mares in foal to multiple grade 1 winner Mindframe during Book 3 of the Keeneland November Breeding Stock Sale Nov. 6.

Trainer Miguel Clement discusses Deterministic's Horse of the Year chances and winning his first Breeders' Cup race with a horse his late father, Christophe, trained.

Many of Del Mar's fall stakes have Hollywood-themed names. The Let It Ride Stakes fits right in.