The Turf Publicists of America announced Nov. 24 that the 2021 Big Sport of Turfdom award will be presented to trainer Brad Cox.

Rattle N Roll, who missed a scheduled start in the Nov. 5 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile (G1) at Del Mar due to a left hind foot setback, is set to return to training next week, trainer Kenny McPeek said.

Art Sherman, who endeared himself to California Chrome’s many fans with his friendly demeanor, plans to retire from training at the end of 2021.

Breeders’ Cup Turf (G1T) contenders return in Hollywood Turf Cup (G2T) at Del Mar on Black Friday.

Erhaab, the oldest living winner of the Epsom Derby (G1) after his victory in the 1994 classic, has died at Batsford Stud at the age of 30.

Trainer Robert Tiller is taking a pragmatic approach when he contemplates the pending retirement of Canadian icon Pink Lloyd, who will bow out with his 38th start Nov. 27 in the Kennedy Road Stakes (G2) at Woodbine.

Grade 1 winner Super Stock added a third ‘Derby’ victory to his record this season by shipping to New Mexico and putting away three rivals in the $237,500 Zia Park Derby Nov. 23 at Zia Park. 

Legislation has been introduced in New York State to permit new mobile sports betting license holders to enter into agreements with in-state racetracks to permit sports bettors to directly wager on Thoroughbred horse racing.

For the fourth consecutive year Godolphin has won the John Deere Award, honoring the outstanding breeder of the 2021 Breeders’ Cup World Championships and the Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series. 

Legislation has been introduced in New York State to permit new mobile sports betting license holders to enter into agreements with in-state racetracks to permit sports bettors to directly wager on Thoroughbred horse racing.