The new Maryland Jockey Club announced Dec. 17 that it has hired Dan Illman as director of communications.

The National Thoroughbred Racing Association announced that one lucky fan and a guest will win a chance to attend the 54th Annual Resolute Racing Eclipse Awards Jan. 23 as part of the Resolute Racing Eclipse Awards Sweepstakes.

The List: An Update and Review of the Top 25 General Sires List Rankings

Steve Asmussen won his unprecedented 19th training title in the recently concluded Remington Park meet and his first-call rider, Stewart Elliott, won his second title in a row.

An effort to keep a regular Northern California racing schedule going will end as the board of directors for CARF voted Dec. 16 to not pursue racing dates Dec. 25-June 10 at Pleasanton.

BH Interview: Kelley Stobie of Caribbean Thoroughbred Aftercare

New York State formally began the process of selecting an independent monitor to regularly check on trainer Steve Asmussen’s compliance with labor laws.

C2 Racing Stable, Agave Racing Stable, and Ken Reimer’s Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Sprint (G1) winner Soul of an Angel returned to the work tab Dec. 16 with a three-furlong breeze in :38.18 at Gulfstream Park.

Gambling industry giant Entain said Dec. 16 it was facing a “potentially material” penalty after Australia’s financial crime watchdog launched legal proceedings against the company.

After standing six seasons in Central Kentucky, 2017 Belmont Stakes (G1) winner Tapwrit will move to the Indiana Stallion Station in 2025 where the farm’s Ryan Campbell said the son of Tapit will be the first classic winner to stand in the state.