Hartigan helped run Cashel Stud, near Ocala, Fla., with her husband Kevin.

At the age of 79, Frank Russo is enjoying his time in the sun. That doesn’t mean he’s content to just watch the time go by. He will send out two strong contenders in the Dec. 4 Claiming Crown at Gulfstream Park.

Over the course of his tenure as executive director of the Pennsylvania Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association, Michael P. Ballezzi has been an unrelenting champion of horsemen, the sport of horseracing, and equine athletes.

The concluding day of the Tattersalls December Mares Sale ended on a positive note when the Shadwell-consigned Adaalah (Lot 2277) became the highest-priced mare or filly to sell on the final day of the sale since 2012. 

Grace Adler, Eda, and Benedict Canyon will try to give Baffert his fifth consecutive Starlet (G1) victory.

The Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation will open the doors of the historic house at TRF Sanctuary Farm at Chestnut Hall this December with a Holiday Designer Show House to benefit the organization’s herd of nearly 500 retired racehorses. 

Eight years have passed since Mucho Macho Man soared to Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1) glory. In the intervening years, Dean and Patti Reeves have been frequent presences in winner’s circles nationwide.

The Maryland Jockey Club announced Dec. 2 the cancellation of racing at Laurel Park Dec. 3-5 as work continues to complete repairs to the track and to analyze recent equine injuries.

The Ohio Thoroughbred Breeders and Owners Association is pleased to announce its annual Stallion Season Auction Sale. Previews begin Friday and bidding takes place Dec. 8-9

The Road to the Kentucky Oaks runs through New York Dec. 4 when Aqueduct Racetrack hosts the $250,000 Demoiselle Stakes (G2) for 2-year-old fillies. The 1 1/8-mile dirt race offers qualifying points on a 10-4-2-1 scale.