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It was announced Nov. 10 by Juddmonte that two-time Breeders' Cup Sprint (G1) winner Elite Power, the only son of Curlin to win consecutive Eclipse Awards, will stand the 2026 season in Kentucky for a fee of $35,000.

It's a highlight that equestrians and sporting art enthusiasts look forward to every year: Keeneland Association and Cross Gate Gallery continue their collaboration by offering the 13th annual Sporting Art Auction Nov. 13 at Keeneland Sales Pavilion.

Lope De Vega has surged to the highest fee during his career at Ballylinch Stud and will stand for €200,000 (approx. US$231,278) in 2026. 

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.

Keeneland's Horses of Racing Age Sale, which will be held Nov. 12 at noon ET, now includes 216 horses in the catalog with the addition of the latest supplement, grade 3-placed and four-time winner Crevalle d'Oro.

The exploits of Kalpana have earned sire Study of Man a substantial raise as he heads the Lanwades Stud roster at a new perch of £35,000 for 2026.

HISA announced that retired jockey Trevor McCarthy has joined the organization as HISA's Jockey Wellness Consultant, a new role dedicated to advancing the health, safety, and overall well-being of riders nationwide.

Roddy O'Byrne, a well-known figure in both Irish and American bloodstock circles and who played a key part in the careers of two Grand National winners, died at his home in County Waterford Nov. 9. He was 78.

Bloodstock agent Tina Rau has joined the Aga Khan Studs as international nominations representative; a newly created role aimed at strengthening the team's presence at major European sales.

Applications for The Jockey Club's paid internship program for college students and recent college graduates and its five academic scholarships opened Nov. 10.

During the first day of Book Four, 267 horses sold for $10,937,500, an increase of 10% from the sixth session last year when 281 horses brought $9,905,900, including post-ring sales.

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.

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.

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.

The five-day sale will kick off Jan. 13, a week later than normal, with inspections beginning on the Gold Coast. Full siblings to In Secret, Sunlight, Super Seth, and Stefi Magnetica are among the highlights in the catalog.

Spendthrift Farm's general manager Ned Toffey confirmed Nov. 9 that multiple grade 1 winner Kopion has been retired.

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.

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.

Keeneland's November Sale surpassed last year's gross of $196,492,900, including post-ring sales, at the end of the fifth session Nov. 8. A total of 1,176 horses have changed hands for a record $221,832,000 with three sessions left to go.

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