Of the massive variety of statistics available in racing, one for “number of races called” is not easy to find or calculate.

If you are Michael Talla, the name brings back memories of his rambling youth, when he found himself in a small East Texas town off Route 69, on his way to visiting family in Oklahoma.

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Owner/trainer Juan Muñoz Cano, facing a pending Horseracing Integrity and Welfare Unit violation for the banned substance clenbuterol, had his Kentucky license suspended Jan. 2 pending an appearance before stewards in the state.

Sara Elbadwi & Paul Verderosa look forward to the Jerome Stakes at Aqueduct and the Smarty Jones Stakes at Oaklawn.

The Maryland racing community will come together to celebrate the life and legacy of Rodney Jenkins, a beloved trainer and equestrian who left an indelible mark on Maryland racing, at noon Jan. 7 on the second floor of the clubhouse at Laurel Park.

In his first work since finishing ninth in the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile (G1), Godolphin homebred East Avenue breezed a half-mile at Fair Grounds Jan. 3. Trainer Brendan Walsh said the Feb. 15 Risen Star Stakes (G2) would be the colt’s next start.

FanDuel TV will televise the live announcement of the finalists for the 2024 Resolute Racing Eclipse Awards Jan. 5 at noon ET.

Dubai’s champion sprinter, Tuz, dominated; Golden Vekoma showed promise as a UAE Derby (G3) candidate and the turf feature Jan. 3 at Meydan Racecourse ended in a three-way scrap to the wire.

Chapel Stud has announced that dual St Leger winner Eldar Eldarov has joined its stallion ranks for 2025. The deal was brokered by Richard Venn Bloodstock.