In its Nov. 26 legislative update, “What’s Racing Through Washington,” the NTRA noted that there has been progress for legislation that would restore the ability of taxpayers with gambling winnings to claim 100% of their losses against the winnings.

She may be the small filly taking on some seasoned sprinters, but Trevor Andrews insists Luana Miss is well capable of punching above her light weight as he gets set to unleash his stable star in the Nov. 29 Winterbottom Stakes (G1) at Ascot.

The $400,000 Golden Rod Stakes (G2) Nov. 29 at Churchill Downs is the next stop on the Road to the Kentucky Oaks. Trainer Brad Cox will look for a second consecutive win with Rags to Riches Stakes winner Life of Joy.

Woodbine Entertainment announced Nov. 26 the launch of the Woodbine Cares Horsepower Fund, a new grant program designed to support charities and not-for-profit organizations that champion horse welfare and grow the bond between horses and people.

The resignation of Minnesota Racing Commission chair Dr. Camille McArdle highlights issues facing the state’s horse racing and breeding industry, including continued tension between regulators, political leadership, and tribal gaming interests.

The Japan Cup is held on turf at a distance of 2,400 meters, or about 1 1/2 miles. It boasts a purse comparable to the Breeders’ Cup Classic, with about 1.09 billion yen equaling about $7.2 million.

Gentildonna became just the fourth filly to win Japan’s Triple Tiara (fillies’ Triple Crown) in her 3-year-old campaign and was crowned Japanese Horse of the Year in 2012 and 2014.

Reigning Eclipse Award winner Flavien Prat won a total of 14 races last week, including a five-win day Nov. 23 and a sweep of the day’s stakes races. He was voted Jockey of the Week Nov.17-23.

Porter on Pedigrees

With a last-to-first rally, Kentucky shipper Brotha Keny wore down his fatigued 3-year-old rivals to post a half-length victory in the $300,000 Zia Park Derby on Land of Enchantment Day, Nov. 25, at Zia Park in eastern New Mexico.