Art Sherman will be honored by Santa Anita Park Dec. 26 on the occasion of his retirement at 84 after a career as a jockey and trainer spanning six decades.

New York stewards fined two co-owners $2,000 each for violation of a claiming rule, according to New York State Gaming Commission rulings dated Dec. 17.

Vivien Currie has been appointed the new chief executive for Ascot, succeeding Guy Henderson who will retire after next year’s royal meeting. 

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Labor Dec. 20 announced the forthcoming publication of a joint temporary final rule to make available an additional 20,000 H-2B visas for the first half of fiscal year 2022.

“Road to Louisville” will include $20,000 in prize money with a unique twist thrown into the mix. The winner of the contest will have the option to purchase a yearling package at the 2022 ITOBA Fall Sale valued at $30,000.

Martin Stevens does the honors in reflecting on a memorable year in bloodstock.

Jill Gordon and Jacob West have announced the launch of Highgate Sales, a new sales company making its debut at the Fasig-Tipton Kentucky Winter Mixed Sale in February.

Todd Pletcher trainee Avow, a daughter of Arrogate, sprinted clear to win her debut by eight lengths at Gulf Stream Park, while Bold Journey, a halfbrother to Americanrevolution, won his second start by six lengths at Aqueduct Racetrack.

Sumner Patrick Terry, who once served as president of the former Thoroughbred Record and was involved in racing as an owner and breeder, died Dec. 14.

Walker Hancock talks about War Front. The international super sire who is the leading sire by percentage of graded stakes winners.