In a Dec. 21 meeting, the American Graded Stakes Committee narrowly approved Churchill Down Inc.’s request to move the Arlington Million (G1T), Beverly D. Stakes (G1T), and Secretariat Stakes (G2T) next year to Colonial Downs.

Prince Abama is the only last-out winner in a field of seven for the San Gabriel Stakes (G2T) on the opening-day program at Santa Anita.

Owner/trainer Lynn Cash takes BloodHorse behind the scenes in an exclusive visit with Beverly Park, the winningest horse of 2022.

At 1 1/4 miles on turf, the distance of the Dec. 26 American Oaks (G1T) adds an element of uncertainty to a contentious race for 3-year-old fillies at Santa Anita Park, with few tested beyond 1 1/8 miles. Bellstreet Bridie is an exception.

The Belgian has worked for some giants of the game in France, Ireland, and the U.S., including Criquette Head, John Oxx, Christophe Clement, and James Fanshawe.

U.S. Senators Chuck Grassley and Joe Manchin have filed an amendment to remove all references to the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act from a pending omnibus spending bill.

Ray Kerrison, a writer for the New York Post from 1977-13 who covered 32 runnings of the Kentucky Derby (G1) and multiple other Triple Crown races, died Dec. 18 after a brief illness. He was 92.

Chief executive Suzanne Eade hailed such prize-money levels as a “key enabler in building and maintaining the number of quality horses in training in Ireland”, with the financial boost representing an increase of 2.5% compared to 2022.

The 67-date season at Remington Park from Aug. 19-Dec. 17 produced pari-mutuel handle on Remington Park racing of $85,761,227, a decrease of 12.6% from 2021.

The National Thoroughbred Racing Association announced that John Deere, Keeneland, and The Jockey Club are presenting sponsors of the 52nd Annual Eclipse Awards, honoring Thoroughbred racing’s champions of 2022 on Jan. 26 at The Breakers Palm Beach.