Channel Cat and True Timber lead the new stallions with $7,500 fees. The third new sire, Hence, will stand for $5,000.

Dr. Kendall Hansen, best known as the co-owner of his namesake champion 2-year-old male of Hansen, pled not guilty Dec. 1 to federal charges that he used illegal means to acquire opioids for his own personal consumption.

Japan’s star white filly Sodashi tries dirt for the first time in the Champions Cup (G1) Dec. 5 at Chukyo Racecourse with the $20 million Saudi Cup (G1) beckoning if she handles the switch well.

Dave Liftin analyzes the all-stakes pick 4 from Aqueduct Racetrack Dec. 4.

Joel Rosario, North America’s leading jockey by earnings this year, will miss action for at least part of this month due to a rib injury suffered Dec. 2 when unseated in the second race at Aqueduct Racetrack, according to his agent, Ron Anderson.

J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Remsen S. (G2) and Demoiselle S. (G2).

Lawyers representing the government and suspended veterinarian Dr. Seth Fishman argued in court documents filed this week over the admissibility of evidence at trial.

A total of 21 wildcard entries have been added to the Tattersalls Ascot December Sale to complete a catalog of 89 Lots. The sale will commence from 11:00 a.m. at Ascot Racecourse Stables Dec. 6.

The trainer wants 14 racehorses owned by Ken and Sarah Ramsey to be sold at the Keeneland January Horses of All Ages Sale and have the proceeds applied to an outstanding debt he says is nearly $1 million.

Oaklawn Park will offer 66 days of live racing beginning Dec. 3 in an expanded 2021-22 season.