Chris Block, a key member of a multigenerational breeding and racing family, has been elected president of the Illinois Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association, replacing 12-year incumbent Mike Campbell.

Curlin, Street Sense, Hard Spun captivated fans during strong season.

Citing the lack of minorities in upper level track management positions, Churchill added: “That’s an initiative I’m working towards—to close the gap for minorities.”

One week after defense counsel for Jorge Navarro filed a pre-sentencing report that painted the trainer as a remorseful and caring horseman who lost his way, the prosecution hit back with a very different portrait of the suspended trainer.

Purse disqualification matter is over 2019 Santa Anita Derby (G1).

Jockey Robbie Dunne has been banned for 18 months, the last three of which have been suspended, after he was found guilty of bullying and harassing Bryony Frost.

The New York Racing Association and trainer Bob Baffert, embroiled in a lawsuit since last summer, filed more legal documents Dec. 10 as they battle over a disciplinary hearing NYRA seeks to give the Hall of Fame conditioner.

Drain the Clock made a determined return to action Dec. 10 at Gulfstream Park with a half-length victory in the race 7 feature, a $56,4000 optional claiming allowance for 3-year-olds and up at six furlongs.

Drain the Clock made a determined return to action Dec. 10 at Gulfstream Park with a half-length victory in the race 7 feature, a $56,4000 optional claiming allowance for 3-year-olds and up at six furlongs.

Lane’s End announced Dec. 10 that Andy Howard has been named yearling manager at their Versailles, Ky., farm. He will be taking over Peter Sheehan’s role, who is now the stallion manager.