In a release issued Dec. 6, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul expressed excitement that the 2024 Belmont Stakes (G1) will be held at Saratoga Race Course to allow for the uninterrupted construction at Belmont Park.

The panel agreed that CAWs are an expanding part of the betting scene but that more can be done to give everyday horseplayers confidence in pari-mutuel wagering.

The Arizona Racing Commission, during the Dec. 5 session, approved by a unanimous 4-0 vote a conditional opening of Turf Paradise’s request for a race meet in 2024.

The length of time that a stallion can potentially stand at stud can lead to tremendous variation in generational intervals.

Katherine (Katie) Garrett, shareholder and director of diagnostic imaging at Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital in Lexington, was installed as president of the American Association of Equine Practitioners Dec. 2.

Speaking Dec. 5 during a panel of the University of Arizona Race Track Industry Program’s Global Symposium on Racing, horse racing executives said they anticipate more racetrack closures in 10 years.

How much for a group 1-winning filly? On Day 2 of the Tattersalls December Mares Sale, we got the answer. In the case of Teona, the answer was 4,500,000gns (US$5,767,650, 1gn=US$1.2817), after a tussle among Coolmore, Godolphin, and Juddmonte.

The final live sale of the year for Fasig-Tipton, the Midlantic December Mixed and Horses of Racing Age Sale, concluded Dec. 5 with a Ghostzapper weanling topping the day at $82,000.

Dollars & Sense with Frank Angst

New owner Dan Kjorsvik hopes the new racinos at four racetracks will boost the state’s breeding industry. He sees grade 2 winner Favorable Outcome as the perfect fit for Nebraska racing.