Al Shaqab Racing's TDN Rising Star Khozan (Distorted Humor–Delta Princess, by A.P. Indy), a half-brother to multiple champion Royal Delta (Empire Maker) who was unbeaten and untouched in two trips to the post during the winter months of 2015, has been retired and will enter stud at Brent and Crystal Fernung's Journeyman Stud in Ocala, [...]

There are various loyalty programs available when it comes to choosing a stallion these days and the latest offering comes from Overbury Stud and the recently retired Mustajeeb (GB) (Nayef–Rifqah, by Elusive Quality). The former Dermot Weld-trained Royal Ascot winner will be available in 2016 at special terms which reward breeders for consistent support with [...]

by Chris McGrath Blessed with a breadth of interest by no means common in his profession, James Fanshawe did not need to be in Paris on the night of the recent massacre to have the frivolous obsessions of the Turf placed in due perspective. As it was, he was at least able to make his [...]

The Longines Hong Kong International meeting is one of the few major international racing events where Aidan O'Brien has not tasted success, but he will be hoping to fill that CV omission in 10 days time when he sends out Highland Reel (Ire) (Galileo {Ire}) in the G1 Hong Kong Vase. The 3-year-old has chalked [...]

“Anyone for Hanky Panky?” That was the saucy opening gambit from auctioneer John O'Kelly and as it transpired there were plenty of takers from all over the world for the mare with the cheeky name and a serious pedigree. The regally bred daughter of Galileo (Ire), offered in foal to Dubawi (Ire), quite rightly led [...]

Robert “Bob” Beck will step down from his position of Chairman of the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission (KHRC) effective Dec. 7. Beck, who was appointed Chairman by Governor Steve Beshear in 2008, announced his decision at Tuesday's December meeting of the KHRC.   “This incredible opportunity to serve with a number of excellent industry leaders [...]

Tiggy Wiggy (Ire) (Kodiac {GB}–Kheleyf's Silver {Ire}, by Kheleyf), the reigning champion 2-year-old filly in England and joint-champion European 2-year-old filly, was the latest in a flurry of giant sales at Tattersalls, as the flashy bay fetched final bid of 2.1 million guineas from the Coolmore team. A £41,000 purchase out of the Doncaster yearling [...]

Hanky Panky (Ire) (m, 5, Galileo {Ire}–Mariah's Storm, by Storm Cat) was expected to be the star attraction on day two of the Tattersalls December Mares sale and the 5-year-old half-sister to Giant's Causeway from one of the most active and productive families in the entire world did not disappoint. After a protracted round of [...]

Qualify (Ire) (f, 3, Fastnet Rock {Aus}–Perihelion {Ire}, by Galileo {Ire}), who caused a 50-1 boilover with a last-jump defeat of Legatissimo (Ire) (Danehill Dancer {Ire}) in this year's G1 Investec Oaks, shot to the head of the class Tuesday at the Tattersalls December Mares sale, as she fetched a final bid of 1.6 million [...]

Seta (GB) (Pivotal {GB}), a three-time listed winner and third in the G2 May Hill S. while carrying the Leigh family silks, became the first to reach seven figures Tuesday at Tattersalls, selling to Hugo Lascelles, agent, for 1.1 million guineas. Consigned by the Cumanis' Fittocks Stud as agent for the dispersal of breeding stock [...]

Bidding on behalf of Anthony Oppenheimer, whose Golden Horn (GB) (Cape Cross {Ire}) made headlines across Europe in 2015, agent Hugo Lascelles went to 700,000gns to acquire the services of hip 1898, the 4-year-old filly Sinnamary (Ire) (Galileo {Ire}) during day two of the Tattersalls December Mares sale Tuesday afternoon. Consigned by David Redvers's Tweenhills [...]

By Jonathan Murrietta Trainer Jonathan Wong is a new face in thoroughbred racing. The 26-year-old from Northern California hasn't even been a trainer for a full year, yet he sees limitless opportunities for himself in the “Sport of Kings.” “My ultimate goal is to move my barn down to Southern California,” Wong says. “It's competitive, [...]